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Old 10-05-2009, 07:11 PM   #1
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Default Eibach Springs Feedback Please

Im looking at getting the basic eibach kit and im wondering what eveyone has to say about them
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Old 10-05-2009, 09:47 PM   #2
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Sportlines all the way...
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Sportlines lower the car too far for serious performance use or (depending on the roads in your area) good/acceptable ride quality. A car that's lower may have the appearance of having better handling/cornering, but the relation between ride height and actual performance is not nearly as simple as the appearance suggests.

Much has been posted on the general topic of "lowering springs".

Justin - If the choices here are limited to Eibach's offerings, it'll probably come down to whether your appearance preferences or desire for functional performance is more important. Your call.


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well im going through les schwab and they carry H&R and eibach as far as i know and i know eibach has a good rep
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Here is a thread that discusses the various springs and might help you with your decision

http://mustangforums.com/forum/s197-...g-allowed.html
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H&R's are also a quality spring, though my experience (different car) is that the drop runs a little more than advertised.


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For the price..... I would go H&R. Or look into the new TEIN "S-Tech" springs for the S197. If they dont sell them, shoot me an e-mail. eric@impulsecars.com

Even Ford Racing uses TEIN on their Drift Race Car. Pretty good stuff and a killer silent player in this field.
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i had s tech...dont like them at all...my pro kits are 100 times better...but if i could do it again id get H&Rs or some steedas...
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as a daily driver in a city...pro kit all the way...
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For the price..... I would go H&R. Or look into the new TEIN "S-Tech" springs for the S197. If they dont sell them, shoot me an e-mail. eric@impulsecars.com

Even Ford Racing uses TEIN on their Drift Race Car. Pretty good stuff and a killer silent player in this field.
I would imagine Ford uses Tein on their drifting car (drifting isn't racing) because they are after the tuner market, which Tein is popular with.

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