Springs?

[sonicboost14]

I've searched and read the past post but wanted a more condensed version.
Out of all the manufacturers, who has the best springs?

I've had Eibachs (Sportlines on my 4th gen Firebird Formula and loved them) but I see that the Pro Kit is the only one offered.

I want something lower than the Pro Kits but not a ****ty Chinese knockoff brand off of ebay. Coilovers are off the table since I want to put the cash elsewhere (tune, exhaust, etc) I will be keeping the stock 16" wheels and upgrading the tires. If Eibachs are the best, so be it. I'm cool with that!

The question boils down to who makes the best springs with the lowest drop for Eibach money ($250ish)

Thanks!

 

[JamesMay]

Eibach is going to give you the lowest ride height in a name brand spring. H&Rs don't go as low and I've heard some people complain about the rake on the H&Rs. I like the ride quality of my eibachs, but I do wish they were a little bit lower and maybe a touch more aggressive. They really should come out with a Proline for the Sonic.

 

[sonic007]

Kspeeds are the lowest but Eibachs are the best. No question.

 

[$ub$onic]

Eibachs or b&g


I like my b&g.

 

[Wydz]

Eibachs or b&g


I like my b&g.

This

I'm still deciding which of these brands I want to get

 

[JamesMay]

Just to give you an idea on the Eibachs.

 

[Dubbs_RS]

Just put my eibachs on my RS. I can't even fit 2 fingers between the front tires and fenders. I'm very pleased with the drop. I don't think I would want any lower on NJ roads.

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[Hulty]

I've done extensive reading and Eibach wins at every turn, bad pun intended...

 

[Dholzman]

ive had my eibachs on for 3 weeks now and love them more and more everyday, even tho i live in michigan and most of the roads i drive on are **** they still ride great

 

[Anthony]

ive had my eibachs on for 3 weeks now and love them more and more everyday, even tho i live in michigan and most of the roads i drive on are **** they still ride great

Same boat here.

I have had mine on (with aftermarket front and rear sway bar) for two weeks. No complaints. Very happy with the handling and stance of the car. The drop in the front is beyond perfect with the Eibach's. Because the drop is so great in the front it takes away from (or sets high standards to) the drop in the rear. My only critique on these springs is that I wish the rear was just a tad lower. Other than that I feel as though it's money well spent and I would certainly buy them again (maybe consider coilovers for like a minute, lol).

 

[Trevinator]

about to install my eibachs tomorrow, cant wait to try em out.

 

[Trevinator]

got them installed, took about 3-1/2 hours including taking the left front apart a second time to put the bump stop on the right way around. the stock bump stop came off with the dust cover so I wasn't sure EXACTLY what way it went on, so I put it on how I thought it would go. sure enough, the passenger side was installed the exact opposite way I put the new eibach bump stop on. :blankface:

the ride is just a touch firmer than stock but the body roll and pitch is greatly reduced. the wheel was just a touch to the right of center when after they were all in, so I adjusted the tie rods 1/4 turn till the wheel was centered going down the road. I think it might have just a bit more toe out than it wants, but the steering is straight and sharp. I may take it in for an alignment later down the road, but for now its fine.

I am concerned about having passengers in the back though, because with just my low profile 2-ton jack and toolbox in the back, I hit a pot hole and felt it hit the bump stop.

one tip of advice: make sure you have a spring compressor before you begin, you will need them. I got mine at harbor freight for around $15 awhile back.