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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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question is title. what springs will give me the greatest drop ive been looking and have found the eibach sportlines will be 1.2 front and back the same as the nf series tanabes. anything lower?
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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In actuality, Sportlines are closer to 1.5 inches

any reason you want anything lower? You do realize you will be completely tossing handling prowess out the window by doing too significant of a drop
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Maybe not necessarily on paper, but in the real world Sportlines are the lowest spring drop by a noticeable margin.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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tockico d specs are pretty low and have linear rates versus the progressive eibachs
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Highest drop = oxymoron lol
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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You should look into the lowest lift instead.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Chaser720
Highest drop = oxymoron lol
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You should look into the lowest lift instead.
That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw the thread title!

I'd recommend the Eibach Sportlines, not cause I've ever had them, but because lots of people do and say they have the most drop and have good handling.

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In actuality, Sportlines are closer to 1.5 inches

any reason you want anything lower? You do realize you will be completely tossing handling prowess out the window by doing too significant of a drop
I agree with Z1, once you surpass the 1.5" to maybe 2.0" drop range, you throw your handling completely out the window. If looks means more to you than handling and shock life, go for it I guess. You will still likely have reduced shock/strut life with a 1.5" drop, but it should be noticeably less so than an extreme drop, and your handling should be better with the Sportlines. I'd also recommend aftermarket shocks/struts, but given you're looking for the "highest drop", I doubt any of this is of any concern to you.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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i have the GF210's and i love them...lowered the car pretty good and they seem to handle pretty well...

and this pic shows a better angle of how low it is (plus some girlys)
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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for the "highest" drop i would recommend the sportlines. for and 18" wheel like a i have, i feel they have dropped the car almost perfectly
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Sportlines ftmfw.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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alright then thats pretty much what i had my eyes set on. yea handling isnt one of my main concerns and neither is shock life. was going for pure looks
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Zsmokinyou
alright then thats pretty much what i had my eyes set on. yea handling isnt one of my main concerns and neither is shock life. was going for pure looks
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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why dont you just get coil overs?
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Probably becauase springs are less exspensive. He apprently just cares about a drop and he even says handling and shock life isn't his concern so I would think he wouldn't need coilovers.
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zsmokinyou
alright then thats pretty much what i had my eyes set on. yea handling isnt one of my main concerns and neither is shock life. was going for pure looks
Civic!!!! It doesn't handle, what knows about shock life and looks, 15 to 17 year old chicks will be all over you.
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Sportlines and a set of Tokico shocks and you're set.
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well honestly i have never tracked my car and never will just wanna look cool while im sitting at a stop light
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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not like my car has jdm new driver stickers all over it and flamethrowing stickers on my rear fenders
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Zsmokinyou
well honestly i have never tracked my car and never will just wanna look cool while im sitting at a stop light
Understood, coilovers aren't for everyone.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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stuff like this just pisses me off..why don't you just cut your springs and put a flame suit on while you are it it?
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