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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Hey guys, i'm trying see if I can find someone in Houston using these springs or have used them. Thanks in advance for your replies.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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not in houston but i have a friend in dallas that has them on his G35 and likes the ride...are you getting a set?
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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not in houston but i have a friend in dallas that has them on his G35 and likes the ride...are you getting a set?
Yeah, I think It's time for me to replace my suspension. I'm contemplating on a set of these, paired with the tokico d-spec shocks. I've heard good things with this setup... but I'm looking to at least ride in a Z with a set to see if I like the ride.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rpacman
Yeah, I think It's time for me to replace my suspension. I'm contemplating on a set of these, paired with the tokico d-spec shocks. I've heard good things with this setup... but I'm looking to at least ride in a Z with a set to see if I like the ride.
I'd recommend the Koni Sport (yellows) shocks as the Tokico tend to leak after a few years of driving on the street. Not too sure about the springs. I've only used Neuspeed, H&R, Sprint, and Eibach....Best springs I've ever bought were the Sprints....but they only offer BIG drops (2" +). H&R are a close second. Eibachs sag in the rear after a few years and Neuspeed springs are bouncy.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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I'd recommend the Koni Sport (yellows) shocks as the Tokico tend to leak after a few years of driving on the street. Not too sure about the springs. I've only used Neuspeed, H&R, Sprint, and Eibach....Best springs I've ever bought were the Sprints....but they only offer BIG drops (2" +). H&R are a close second. Eibachs sag in the rear after a few years and Neuspeed springs are bouncy.
one of the most appealling factor, to me, is that it (espelir) only lowers the car .4". With the new body kit on it's way, which sits low, I don't think I would be able to work in Downtown anymore...lol. Old School, where did you hear about them leaking? I research and I was unable to find something wrong with them, well at least the D-specs.

BTW, I'm been jonesing for GOW, but unfortunately the box is down and out.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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I will be installing the Espelir Active GT springs & Koni Yellows soon. I will let you know how it rides after an auto-x in a couple of weeks. I did an extensive research on springs recently and the Espelir springs provide the stiffest rates that I was looking for. Although they are progressive springs, their stiff spring rate offsets this. I also considered the RS*R springs since they are linear but their spring rate was almost like stock. I currently have Tein S springs -- they're great but I need stiffer springs for auto-x.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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i have tein hi-tech springs, not sure of exact drop but i know they are less than one inch, i love the ride, they are progressive so its soft under minor compression and stiff when its needed
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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^^^^^ lol at your screenname . anyways back on topic , i'm still debating like you man either tein s or espelir .
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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lol, u know that the tein S drops lower than the H right? btw what did u do with your GT rims?
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