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Old 10-26-2006, 09:56 PM
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Best DD springs...

So the birthday's coming up and it's about time to get rid of the 4-wheeler suspension on the max. I'm going all the way and getting the illuminas and I'm thinking about doing a tein/illumina setup. I want a lowered ride but I want it nice enough so it can be a daily driver, and I'm afraid the teins might be too rough. I'd rather not go with eibachs b/c of price but if they give a MUCH better ride I'll do it.

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Old 10-26-2006, 10:27 PM
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tein what? if your thinking about the s-techs for daily driving, dont think about it.
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Old 10-26-2006, 10:44 PM
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stechs wayyy bumpyy
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Old 10-27-2006, 12:28 AM
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h&r or progress
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Old 10-27-2006, 04:30 AM
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I have Eibachs and they've done great for the past 75k.

As far as price, you get what you pay for.
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Old 10-27-2006, 04:47 AM
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H&Rs for Daily.....Progress and Eibach would be tied for second IMO......paired with the right struts Eibachs would be the best combo for mixed DD and Spirited driving
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Old 10-27-2006, 05:08 AM
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Tokico, H tech, H&R, Progress, Eibach for daily use.
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Old 10-27-2006, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
H&Rs for Daily.....Progress and Eibach would be tied for second IMO......paired with the right struts Eibachs would be the best combo for mixed DD and Spirited driving


Couldn't have said that any better...
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Old 10-27-2006, 07:51 AM
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yeah my Eibach/AGX are a little bit rough.. then again I ride 3F and 6R. I would recommend the setup MaximaSE96 has, or Sutter.
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Old 10-27-2006, 07:55 AM
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Eibach and Konis is what I was really getting at or custom rated Ground Controls <--------
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Old 10-27-2006, 09:52 AM
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I thought Progresses were rougher than s techs

What's the drop with H&R's?
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Old 10-27-2006, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by EnervinE
I thought Progresses were rougher than s techs

What's the drop with H&R's?
Hells no. Progress could have a stiffer rate but they stay off the bump stops so the ride is much better. Stechs are probably the worst spring period.

H&R's are rated at 1.4" or so but many have said to be lower. Dave B (not the parts guy) was darn low on them. He claimed they were 1.7" drop. They also can have a saggy looking rear but thats just the wheel arches.
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Old 10-27-2006, 10:46 AM
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Thanks a bunch for the help guys

I've decided I'm going with either eibachs or progress. Progress's are cheaper and drop a little more, but from what I've heard eibachs have a better ride and performace and are more dependable. Is this right? If so I'm gonna go with eibachs.
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Originally Posted by JSutter
Hells no. Progress could have a stiffer rate but they stay off the bump stops so the ride is much better. Stechs are probably the worst spring period.

H&R's are rated at 1.4" or so but many have said to be lower. Dave B (not the parts guy) was darn low on them. He claimed they were 1.7" drop. They also can have a saggy looking rear but thats just the wheel arches.

i think sprint springs are the worse springs ever.. over time they sag in the front.
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Old 10-27-2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
i think sprint springs are the worse springs ever.. over time they sag in the front.
NAAA....i have/had Sprints on my old maxima which my brother still owns....and i had s-techs last summer on my new one....i would take Sprints over S-techs....but again thats My opinion

ps EnervinE my progress will be for sale in a few weeks
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