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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Spring/Shock Replacement

Yo im replacing my shocks/springs soon and im deciding on 3 diff choices
1.Stock spring/Bilstein HD
2.Eibach Pro/Bilstein HD
3.Eibach Pro/Bilstein SP

My Current setup (stock springs and shocks) sags in the back slightly because i have a double subwoofer system in the trunk. and when 2 people sit in the back seat, the rear end sags A LOT. I want to get rid of that if possible. i know its impossible to get rid of all of it but i want to get rid of most cause its ridiculous now. I want a comfortable ride but a little sportier and a bit lowered. im Leaning toward 2 right now cause i think that would be most comfortable.

What You guys think?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Hey man,

I think you should go with the last setup, Eibach/Bilstein SP. I am running Eibach Pro System (springs and shocks) with dot 2 pads all around. Drop is nice with 1-2 fingers gap. Corners flat on/off ramps. It's still quite comfy running on 18" in cities. IMO, my setup is not agressive enough. I think you can't go wrong with Bilstein SP though.

edit: I think once you change to sport springs/shocks, the car will not sag as much because the springs are stiffer...

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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I am riding Eibach Pro system now and love it. Huge improvement over the old setup.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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No.2, Eibach Pro/Bilstein HD is not a good combination.
The HD shocks are designed for regular lenth springs.

I personally like Eiback+Bilstein SP, the handle is better, and I don't feel the compromise of ride quality. But, the rear camber is the pain. Don't forget to consider it.

Just my opinion, hope it will help.



Originally Posted by h0rn3t920
Yo im replacing my shocks/springs soon and im deciding on 3 diff choices
1.Stock spring/Bilstein HD
2.Eibach Pro/Bilstein HD
3.Eibach Pro/Bilstein SP

What You guys think?

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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HD should be same length as OEM, though valved approx 10% firmer.

SP is valved same as HD but approx 1.5" shorter and designed to work with
lowering springs (i know that was a typo, Ben'z)

The length of travel is the same for both.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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You got me.
Error corrected.

Originally Posted by raymond g-
HD should be same length as OEM, though valved approx 10% firmer.

SP is valved same as HD but approx 1.5" shorter and designed to work with
lowering springs (i know that was a typo, Ben'z)

The length of travel is the same for both.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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wats with the rear camber?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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To correct the rear negative camber, you need the K-mac, camber arm from speedybenz, or track link from House of Power. Or... new tires.

Originally Posted by h0rn3t920
wats with the rear camber?
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