Thoughts on these Springs....

[ProtoType5]

So I'm not gonna give you a brand or who or where these are made just the specs....What are your opinions...Too stiff?? Too low??? The car is not for racing, but I'd like the better handling....Also I'd love to see pictures of drops around this height and experience with handling and bumps....Also, what would be the best drop for handling and ride???

Lower rate: 1.9"-2" Front+Rear

- Springs rate: 280F & 230R

 

[tiwing]

rear end will be bouncy with rates that high, and if you're on rough roads you'd better have something to hold your teeth in place. I've heard from the msp guys up here that the best drop for handling is about 3/4" from stock MSP height, so 1.5" from stock P5 height. Of course, if you're putting springs like these on, you'll be putting struts that can handle both the spring rate and the lowered stance.

 

[vindication]

280 and 230?? are these coilovers? this will be a very stiff ride for everyday use.

 

[ProtoType5]

This is what I thought, probably not the best for everyday driving, even if it's aggressive driving....Thanks for the quick honest responses...The springs are from Megan Racing, just lowering springs...gonna put on new Tokicos when I lower the ride, but I'm really not digging the 2" drop and stiff ride...Probably go for something around 1 1/2 and softer...Damn, got a steal on these though...See ya in the F/S section.

 

[mp3moose]

Those are coilover rates and will reduce the life of your strut.

 

[mountjonas]

espilir (sp?) or eibach prokits ftw.

 

[vindication]

prototype, the eibach sportlines offer a 2" drop and a soft ride, as opposed to other 2" drop springs

 

[Hellnightkid]

are they megan racing springs?

 

[ProtoType5]

You win the prize.....Yah, they're the Megan springs....I already got them for $50.00 shipped off Ebay about two months ago and am in the process of figuring out if I want to spend the time to be the forum guinee pig for them...I'm calling them today for a couple quick questions. The drop seems just fine, but the spring rates are over the top for comfort it seems.

 

[Hellnightkid]

ya, u are rite. 50 shipped is a good price. They are too stiff imo. I guess u can handle it tho