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Old 01-10-2018, 04:16 PM
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Shock recommendations for B&G springs?
Hello, I'm trying to get as low as possible without coilovers. From what I've gathered, the B&G springs drop 1.6", and the H&R drop 1.4"/1.3". I assume I will need to get #1 pads all around to get even lower. With that said, I decided to go with the B&G, but I'm not sure which shocks to get. I saw a few from koni, ky, bilstien, some with external adjustments, and some without. Does B&G springs work better with one of these specific shocks, or does it matter? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance
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That looks sick. After research, I've decided bon the b&g springs or the eibach.
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Originally Posted by blackedoutaudi
That looks sick. After research, I've decided bon the b&g springs or the eibach.
Depending on how low you want to go, stick with the B&G. I've never been impressed with the Eibach.
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Originally Posted by jnukis79
Depending on how low you want to go, stick with the B&G. I've never been impressed with the Eibach.
How would you compare the two?

Is that your car? If so, what spring pads were used, and are those 17" or 18" wheels?
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Originally Posted by blackedoutaudi
How would you compare the two?

Is that your car? If so, what spring pads were used, and are those 17" or 18" wheels?
B&G if you want the look in the picture above, Eibach if you want to lower it slightly more than stock. OEM spring pads looked up with the VIN #, and they are 17" wheels.
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Originally Posted by jnukis79
B&G if you want the look in the picture above, Eibach if you want to lower it slightly more than stock. OEM spring pads looked up with the VIN #, and they are 17" wheels.
I thought eibach goes lower than the b&g. I understand OEM spring pads, but which size, they make like 4 or 5 different thicknesses.

Looks good with 17's, that's what I want. 18's ride a little rougher
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