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Old 04-23-2010, 01:01 PM
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Eibach Sportlines Vs Eibach Pro-Kit Springs

Just wondering how much of a difference there is between the 2 springs, visually, and ride quality-wise. I'd really appreciate it if any of you out there with either set could post pics, and let me know which ones you have!

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I have had both Sport and Pro, and it really depends on what you want.

Visually, Sportlines are just ****! No wheelgap to be seen, a real slam.
Ride quality leaves something to be desired.. slow down for speedbumps (<5mph..)

After my car was used as a flyswatter by some bitch in a VW Bug, I decided to change out the springs to the Pro-kit. I really like the look, and the ride is much more bearable, especially coming off the Sports (going from stock to Pro-kit might make it seem bumpy, I guess it all depends on where you are comin from.)

Heres some pics, I tried to find comparable angles.. some are OLD..

SPORTLINES:


PRO-KIT:

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i have the pro kit and love it here is a befroe and after pic

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Love my sportlines!
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Old 04-26-2010, 11:56 AM
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the quality is the same (very good) and the ride is just a little more harsh with the sportlines. you can get away with stock shocks with the pro kit, but they won't last for very long with sportlines. although i have to drive much more cautiously with sportlines, i'd never go back, as the lower center of gravity definitely improves handling (though some believe they're too low for that to be true) and the stance is awesome.

this was my sgt with frpp K springs (same as pro kit)...



now on sportlines...

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Nite, you're Mustang is one of, if not, my favorite one I've seen. I actually grew up in Western Mass, in Chicopee, until I was 18.

Its good to know that I wouldn't need to change out the shocks with the Pro-Kit, which is the way I was leaning already. I just want to fit in the wheel well gaps, and level her off a bit.

How hard was it to get that chin spoiler to fit?

(Also, are you selling your hood scoop?)
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Originally Posted by 06elnr
Love my sportlines!
WOW, your car is sic. Nice and clean with the handles being shaved off.
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thanks, man! i'm not too far north of chicopee, in greenfield. you picked the right place to relocate to. i would love to move to az!

yeah the pro kit provides an attractive drop, without traumatizing the shocks/struts too much. you should do camber bolts though. my car came with the frpp drop and the insides of the tires were completely worn within 12K mi.

i'll sell you the scoop cheap, as it has some scratches from removing shelby emblems. drop me a pm...

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Here is an older pic of mine before the paint on stripes. Sportlines.

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Originally Posted by 8180Designs
WOW, your car is sic. Nice and clean with the handles being shaved off.
Thanks bro!
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