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What lowering springs?????

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Vti Steve
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What lowering springs?????

Post by Vti Steve » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:08 pm

I'm thinking about lowering my BB8, but not sure what springs r best and how much I should drop her.

Any advice would be great!
8-)

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Post by honda-hardy » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:11 pm

eibach springs i found to be the best, i ran them on my 4th 35-40mm drop.
now i have eibachs on my 3rd gen along with tokico gas dampers, :rock:

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Post by toadster » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:13 pm

LO :D

I lowered mine 30mm on Eibach's , pricey but i wanted to stick to standard shocks and go with a well thought of brand.
Very happy with them 8-)

Cheers ;)

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Post by Donald » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:17 pm

I too have Eibach on Koni dampers.

The Sportline (red) springs give a larger drop than the Pro-kit (black) ones IIRC.

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Post by Vti Steve » Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:24 pm

Would I need to replace any arms aswell? Tracking need to be redone?

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Post by macky_6 » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:26 pm

I have had both Eibach and Tein. Both had very similar performance, but i have found the Eibachs easier for day to day driving.

Hope that helps :D
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Post by craig_jdm » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:27 pm

the ones im selling :lol:
I hit the limiter in my h23 vtec still didn't kick in

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Post by macky_6 » Sat Mar 16, 2013 4:29 pm

I expect a recommendation fee :lol:
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Post by Kezz » Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:46 am

I just saved up for coil overs as I found standard shocks didn't last too long with just springs on

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Post by C12HLL » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:46 pm

I have just fitted Lesjofors lowering springs to my 5th Gen. Have to say i'm quite impressed by the ride so far.

I know its not Eibach or Tein but my work sell hundreds of this companies standard OEM road springs. 40mm drop and a years warranty on the springs.

Have you checked to see if H&R do a kit for the prelude. Have used them previously and they were really good quality.

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