p5 lowering options..

[dosle]

i'm mechanically inclined but learning, lets say i want to get eibach (pro's i think?) do i need these Retuned Strut asap?

i would like to lower but i dunno about how it will affect the car this winter with the salt and all..... i don't want to hurt my p5!

thanks,
matt

 

[iON Performance]

dosle - If you want to improve the handling of your P5 w/o sacrificing too much functionality, you may want to check out our sport spec springs. They give a 1.18" lowering F&R, linear rates up front and progressive in the rear. The following link has some info:

http://www.msprotege.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25678

Also, you can PM haig he has them on his P5.

If you've got any Q's, PM or email us

 

[dosle]

"linear rates up front and progressive in the rear"

so what does this mean in plain english?

thanks,
matt

 

[iON Performance]

dosle - your stock springs are linear ie: @ any point of compression of the spring, it gives the same "force". On a progressive spring, the more the spring becomes compressed (ie: when you're cornering) the higher the spring rate is.

We designed our springs as such to give a more neutral feel for handing @ the limit. It allows the rear end to "come-out" easily so that you can maintain a better line in the corner.

 

[dosle]

alright i can understand that, i will take your springs into consideration. right now its pretty attractive as the mod is fairly inexpensive for the outcome , i plan to ride on the stocks if i do get springs, and then start saving up for the Retuned Strut kit after winter.

it would be nice to see a silver p5 with ion's so i can see the wheel gap

thanks,
matt

 

[iON Performance]

dosle - here are pics for you. color doesn't affect the wheel gap

Thanks to haig, here are the pics

iON Sport Spec front springs vs. OE Front Springs

iON Sport Spec rear springs vs. OE Rear Springs

iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (front view)

iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (side view)

iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (rear view)

iON Sport Spec Springs Front Right Fender Gap

iON Sport Spec Springs Rear Right Fender Gap

 

[IcedMp5]

what's the price on a set?

ice

 

[iON Performance]

IcedMp5 - the Protege 5 springs are $199US + shipping (for payment via MO, CC via Paypal subject to 7% equalization charge)

 

[KYREDP5]

Not to discourage him from buying your product, but if I were in his situation (and I am) I would buy coilovers so you can raise the car back up in the winter to prevent any problems.

 

[iON Performance]

KYREDP5 - our sport spec springs give 1.18" lowering F&R. We've got quite a bit of snow up here in Canada, and there've been no problems with the 1.18" lowering

If you're going for coil-overs, don't cheap out, get either the JIC's or TEIN's. Make sure you've got someone locally which can cornerweight balance the car after the coil-overs are on.

 

[KYREDP5]

Ture, I was forgetting it was only a 1.18" drop. Carry on then.