[shaftx0717]

Good day guys. Just wanna ask which springs performs better??? I noticed the price difference are almost $100 and for those of you who already installed these or tested these springs, which one do you prefer and why??? Thank in advance.

 

[1V4N]

I'm thinking of getting Eibach Pro-kit, however there doesn't seem to be an agree consensus on which line/brand are best at the moment.

I suspect that more VT owners will chime in, once the warmer weather rolls around for the other half of the continent that is currently under winter weather conditions for few more months (such as Ontario, Canada)

 

[shaX 07]

Also interested in responses here... Would like to know if the car rides any stiffer on either of these springs..

 

[Cristobal09]

I just installed the ark GT-f and its a great spring. I wanted springsthat didn't lower the car as much. Ark makes great stuff.

 

[lagonwagon]

I just installed the ark GT-f and its a great spring. I wanted springsthat didn't lower the car as much. Ark makes great stuff.

I'm in the process of ordering the GT-F springs also for the same reasons. I haven't heard one complaint about the GT-Fs. One of the members here "oldsock" has the 20/25mm spacers with stock wheels and the GT-F springs and his ride looks CLEAN! I'm going after the same look.

 

[Cristobal09]

I'm in the process of ordering the GT-F springs also for the same reasons. I haven't heard one complaint about the GT-Fs. One of the members here "oldsock" has the 20/25mm spacers with stock wheels and the GT-F springs and his ride looks CLEAN! I'm going after the same look.

I didnt think the car really needed spacers, maybe some 15mm in the back, I think 25mm would be overkill on these springs. The GT-f's dont lower it that much in the back so if you put spacers on the back it may look a little off. But I havent seen pics so I cant say for sure.

 

[lagonwagon]

I didnt think the car really needed spacers, maybe some 15mm in the back, I think 25mm would be overkill on these springs. The GT-f's dont lower it that much in the back so if you put spacers on the back it may look a little off. But I havent seen pics so I cant say for sure.

When it's all done I'll post some pics. You know it's all a matter of taste. According to pics that I've seen though, the 20/25mm puts the wheels flush with the fenders.

 

[shaftx0717]

Do we need a wheel alignment for our VT if were going to install new lowering spring???

 

[btjetman]

Do we need a wheel alignment for our VT if were going to install new lowering spring???

Yes the Toe-In will be off.

 

[shaftx0717]

Thanks bt.:cool2: Im planning to DIY my spring installation today.

 

[shaftx0717]

Finally finished installing my Eiabach spring today.its time consuming and hard to install the new spring, as this is my first time to do this DIY. But im happy with my ride. Looks more aggressive now and i feel the suspension improve and better cornering. Ill post the pic tomorrow after the carwash.:smile:

 

[lagonwagon]

Heck, maybe I'll give it a shot. I was going to have someone do it but with Turbosocks how to I should be able to tackle it.

 

[shaX 07]

How much do each of these kits lower the VT?

 

[rx4pain]

I have the Eibach Pro Kit and after the install, picking the car up and seeing how low it dropped I was worried about the ride and clearance. No issues at all. Speed bumps, driveways, etc, I drive consciously of a lowered car but don't have to go at things sideways. I've since added the Luxon upper brace and considering Pierce's lower (not sure which one). I also just ordered Koni adjustable sport struts and that should solidify the issues related to stock struts performing at lowered levels with higher expectations.

 

[jeremy]

Are y'all just using the stock shocks/struts? If so have any of them blown out yet?

I remember dropping one of my Spyders using only springs....and the stock shocks/struts were completely blown out within 5k miles....

 

[rx4pain]

jeremy - I have about 2,500 on the springs with stock struts and they have quickly degraded and on freeway if I hit a dip I feel like I'm in an old Town Car with a few extra high bounces. A little scary actually. The Koni's are spendy, about a grand with alignment, but lifetime warranty and designed for lowered applications. I had them in a lowered '93 Rx7 and loved them! Other cars I just had KYB struts.

 

[lagonwagon]

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I have the Eibach Pro Kit and after the install, picking the car up and seeing how low it dropped I was worried about the ride and clearance. No issues at all. Speed bumps, driveways, etc, I drive consciously of a lowered car but don't have to go at things sideways. I've since added the Luxon upper brace and considering Pierce's lower (not sure which one). I also just ordered Koni adjustable sport struts and that should solidify the issues related to stock struts performing at lowered levels with higher expectations.

With your car that low, I would suggest the 4 point. I have the GT-F's and the 6 point. I back into my garage at night and when I leave in the morning I have to take the curb at an angle or I scrape. But the 6 point is worth it. Just my $.02.

 

[rx4pain]

Thanks for the info about the 6pt!

 

[MyDianaZ06]

man a grand for struts. they were always expensive (koni). why won't you just sell the springs and buy NGM betamax coilovers? they're like 900 shipped and fully adjustable.

 

[rx4pain]

The Koni's are like $200 each for front and $175 each for rear and install and alignment. I have no desire to do it myself and Les Schwab + lifetime Koni warranty = piece of mind for a little extra. Worth it to me.