SP23 Vs SP20

[twilightprotege]

hahahaha....coz we cant overtake you? hehehe LOL jk

 

[malebastard]

yeah...lol...

you've done quite a bit to ur car tp....

How much have you spent on it all up???

 

[twilightprotege]

car all up enhancement wise - about $8k i guess. only about $3.5k engine wise

 

[malebastard]

wow!!!

Thats quite a bit!!!

I'm trying to source eibach springs in Sydney... Or Australia..

Would you know where???

 

[twilightprotege]

yeah that's why i try not to add it up often hehehehe

eibach springs in oz? they'd be cheaper from america - try looking in the auth vendor section on this board for a group buy or sale prices.

 

[malebastard]

Cheers...

Thanks TP....

 

[Zed]

Try sending Eibach Australia an email - eibach@eibach.com.au for distributors in Sydney. But I agree with twilightprotege in that sourcing them from the US will be the cheapest option.

 

[malebastard]

Thanks for that email address Zed...

Will find out from them and see how much it is...

If its too pricy, i'll look at getting them from the USA.

Cheers guys..

 

[malebastard]

Need opinions guys...

$400 for king springs installed with wheel alignment.

OR

$740 for Eibach springs installed with wheel alignment. (5 yr warranty 1million km)

**BOTH ARE 30mm DROPS**

Please let me know what you think...

I'm planning on keeping the car for 3-5 years, and want something reliable and comfortable to last that long....

 

[Zed]

I'd say go the Eibachs. I've got Kings in my car and while I love the way the car looks and handles with them, the ride is a bit too rough for my liking. The Eibachs are progressive so ride comfort will be a lot better.

I'm actually changing over to K-macs in the next couple of weeks as they're progressive too and they custom make springs to whatever height you want (factory is in Sydney). Might be another option worth considering.

 

[malebastard]

I'd say go the Eibachs. I've got Kings in my car and while I love the way the car looks and handles with them, the ride is a bit too rough for my liking. The Eibachs are progressive so ride comfort will be a lot better.

I'm actually changing over to K-macs in the next couple of weeks as they're progressive too and they custom make springs to whatever height you want (factory is in Sydney). Might be another option worth considering.

Thanks Zed... I haven't heard very good things about kmac... I had customised Jumbos springs for my previous ride, and never again will i custimise...

Customised spring rates are not tested and are basically manufactured to the height you are requiring... so i don't see ride comfort being any much better..

I'm just trying to justify wether its worth spending the extra 350 bucks for the Eibachs..

 

[Zed]

What bad things have you heard about k-mac, coz I've only heard good things.

 

[malebastard]

I don't remember exactly....

But it was on the hot4's forum a while back....

about the reliability and service, may have been a once off situation...

But the general concensus is that they aren't the springs of choice..

 

[twilightprotege]

^ probably ALL because the shocks werent matched to the spring rate....

 

[malebastard]

Hey TP...

have you used kings before u purchased ur eibachs???

I understand Eibachs are really stiff and therefore, little bumps in the road will be very noticable....

How's the cornering???

Please give me ur insight on the Eibachs..

 

[twilightprotege]

i've only ever had eibachs. they are simply the best of the best. the kings are noticably stiffer than the eibachs, and therefore your shocks will wear out much quicker

cornering with my eibachs is great because of the progressive rate. once the springs get past the softer section and onto the hard section, the eibachs are one of the stiffest springs available...obviously great for handling, but because they are only slightly stiffer than the stock sp20 on their softer section, ride quality is only slightly harder than stock.

i highly recommend eibachs

 

[malebastard]

Thanks TP...

Did you bring your springs over from the US or did you source them from Australia?

 

[twilightprotege]

yeah, had them shipped over to me

 

[malebastard]

do you remember approximately how much you paid???

US dollars??

 

[SURGE]

G'day Guys,
my name is Dan, I live in Bendigo, Victoria (up the road from Melbourne a bit...). I've been sititng in the background for a bit watching life go by - great community you all have going here!!!
Basically I am awaiting the arrival of my SP23, my first new car and first Mazda. (My fiance's got a stock '03 Astina, got me on the Mazda train!) Its been a month already, about 2 weeks to go. (Is it here yet? Is it here yet?! IS IT HERE YET!??!!?) Best description of it would be similar to malebastard's - less the pedals and stereo. I guess you actually need to posses a car before you can start upgrading it huh...
Anyway, I look forward to discussing the world of Mazda's with you all in the future. Are there any cruises in Vic?
Cheers,
Dan