Drop on stock struts - SRT Forums

latief · 11-19-2008, 09:52 AM

What is a good aftermarket set of springs that will drop the car a mild drop without affecting ride quality that much? will H&R springs be any good? i know mopar makes some, but they are expensive for what they do

thanks,

phyber · 11-19-2008, 10:04 AM

i had a set of Eibach Pro kits on mine, it was a good drop, maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap between tire and fender. no rubbing issues with stock rims and wider-than-stock tires.

dropped on stock struts with no major issues. car rode/handled good....but when i'd hit a big pothole or bump in the road there would be one loud THUD...

i'd suggest aftermarket struts with the springs, it'll be a different feel as well.

but your stock's should be fine.

Pete · 11-19-2008, 10:06 AM

Modern Performance Racing Products

those are my favorite

eibach sportlines

red04 · 11-19-2008, 10:08 AM

I recommend the Eibach Pro kit springs. They give the car a good drop, more aggressive stance and they will tighten the ride up some. You can put them on with the stock struts and they will be fine. I have had these springs on for 2 - 2 1/2 years now on the original struts. These are the only springs we recommend.

latief · 11-19-2008, 10:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by red04

I recommend the Eibach Pro kit springs. They give the car a good drop, more aggressive stance and they will tighten the ride up some. You can put them on with the stock struts and they will be fine. I have had these springs on for 2 - 2 1/2 years now on the original struts. These are the only springs we recommend.

i've heard people say that the ride quality is bad/ stiff (or progressively worsening as time goes by), did you hear of any issues similar to this?

thanks for the info

Pete · 11-19-2008, 10:17 AM

if you alter the stock struts with lowering springs you are def. going to have a stiffer ride. If you do anything different you will notice a difference. I had hotchis springs on my car and it was stiffer/bumpier then a stock srt. Now i have meghan racing coilovers and it is a lot stiffer and bumpier no matter how soft/hard my damper is, BUT i love the way the car responds and how stiff it is. Handling is 10x better now.

latief · 11-19-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by peteblksrt4

if you alter the stock struts with lowering springs you are def. going to have a stiffer ride. If you do anything different you will notice a difference. I had hotchis springs on my car and it was stiffer/bumpier then a stock srt. Now i have meghan racing coilovers and it is a lot stiffer and bumpier no matter how soft/hard my damper is, BUT i love the way the car responds and how stiff it is. Handling is 10x better now.

true, i agree and understand...

but some companies do better research on their products to insure better handling, instead of just putting in any shorter and stiffer springs. i would think eibach would be one of them, but i've heard some bad stories.....

any experience with H&Rs ?

thanks for the feedback

White Heat · 11-19-2008, 12:11 PM

I have the Eibach Pro Kit and like them.

latief · 11-19-2008, 12:31 PM

hows the ride? and how are your struts holding up?

thanks

04RedSrt-4 · 11-19-2008, 01:58 PM

What about the progress springs?

93stang434 · 11-20-2008, 03:31 AM

I've got the eibach pro kit with the stock stuts and it is definitely stiffer then stock but no matter what lowering springs you go with they will be stiffer.I'm getting different struts and i'm hoping it will calm the bounce down a bit

Kason23 · 11-20-2008, 06:51 AM

If you want a good ride with some drop i recommend tein H-techs they can be got for about 180shipped. RIDE great have almost the EXACT same spring rating as mopar stg 1 springs they just drop the rear .5 more. They have been on my car for 20,000 miles now and the car still drives fantasic!

Link to when I had them put on..

Mopar vs tein H tech

Also pics of them with my newest 18" wheels

latief · 11-20-2008, 07:30 AM

How are you liking the N5000? I am about to buy those tires....

thanks for the pics ..... drop looks good....

Kason23 · 11-20-2008, 07:33 AM

there not the worst I have had..but not the best ether they came with my rim package so I cant complain. Cant hook to great with them at the track is about my only complaint

my_little_srt · 11-20-2008, 08:10 AM

H&R's here and loving it...............

11-19-2008, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
latief SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Member Number: 47916 Location: Gainesville Posts: 77	Drop on stock struts What is a good aftermarket set of springs that will drop the car a mild drop without affecting ride quality that much? will H&R springs be any good? i know mopar makes some, but they are expensive for what they do thanks,

11-19-2008, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
phyber SRTforums Member Join Date: May 2007 Member Number: 54057 Location: Danville,VA Posts: 203	i had a set of Eibach Pro kits on mine, it was a good drop, maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap between tire and fender. no rubbing issues with stock rims and wider-than-stock tires. dropped on stock struts with no major issues. car rode/handled good....but when i'd hit a big pothole or bump in the road there would be one loud THUD... i'd suggest aftermarket struts with the springs, it'll be a different feel as well. but your stock's should be fine. __________________ 05 civic si. k20 power. i miss my srt4 every single time i press the skinny pedal.

11-19-2008, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pete SRTforums Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Member Number: 43767 Location: kaneohe, HI Posts: 15,486	Modern Performance Racing Products those are my favorite eibach sportlines __________________ ran a 12.11 at 111 on the stock ported turbo 1.68 60ft NEW SECTION FOR PREMIUM MEMBERS CHECK IT OUT DRIVE A NISSAN SENTRA NOW SRT IS GONE Quote: Originally Posted by peteswife Yes, because Peter takes the interwebs job oh so seriously... oh wait, a job that he doesn't even get paid for!!!

11-19-2008, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
red04 Supporting Vendor (Gold) Join Date: Mar 2005 Member Number: 24993 Location: MD/DE Posts: 3,200	I recommend the Eibach Pro kit springs. They give the car a good drop, more aggressive stance and they will tighten the ride up some. You can put them on with the stock struts and they will be fine. I have had these springs on for 2 - 2 1/2 years now on the original struts. These are the only springs we recommend. __________________ Scott @ Forward Motion Inc. 302-658-2829 www.forwardmotioninc.com Email: scott@forwardmotioninc.com Paypal Address: scott@forwardmotioninc.com

11-19-2008, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pete SRTforums Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Member Number: 43767 Location: kaneohe, HI Posts: 15,486	if you alter the stock struts with lowering springs you are def. going to have a stiffer ride. If you do anything different you will notice a difference. I had hotchis springs on my car and it was stiffer/bumpier then a stock srt. Now i have meghan racing coilovers and it is a lot stiffer and bumpier no matter how soft/hard my damper is, BUT i love the way the car responds and how stiff it is. Handling is 10x better now. __________________ ran a 12.11 at 111 on the stock ported turbo 1.68 60ft NEW SECTION FOR PREMIUM MEMBERS CHECK IT OUT DRIVE A NISSAN SENTRA NOW SRT IS GONE Quote: Originally Posted by peteswife Yes, because Peter takes the interwebs job oh so seriously... oh wait, a job that he doesn't even get paid for!!!

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11-19-2008, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
latief SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Member Number: 47916 Location: Gainesville Posts: 77	Quote: Originally Posted by red04 I recommend the Eibach Pro kit springs. They give the car a good drop, more aggressive stance and they will tighten the ride up some. You can put them on with the stock struts and they will be fine. I have had these springs on for 2 - 2 1/2 years now on the original struts. These are the only springs we recommend. i've heard people say that the ride quality is bad/ stiff (or progressively worsening as time goes by), did you hear of any issues similar to this? thanks for the info

11-19-2008, 10:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
latief SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Member Number: 47916 Location: Gainesville Posts: 77	Quote: Originally Posted by peteblksrt4 if you alter the stock struts with lowering springs you are def. going to have a stiffer ride. If you do anything different you will notice a difference. I had hotchis springs on my car and it was stiffer/bumpier then a stock srt. Now i have meghan racing coilovers and it is a lot stiffer and bumpier no matter how soft/hard my damper is, BUT i love the way the car responds and how stiff it is. Handling is 10x better now. true, i agree and understand... but some companies do better research on their products to insure better handling, instead of just putting in any shorter and stiffer springs. i would think eibach would be one of them, but i've heard some bad stories..... any experience with H&Rs ? thanks for the feedback

11-19-2008, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
White Heat SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Member Number: 512 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,432	I have the Eibach Pro Kit and like them. __________________ '05 Stone White SRT 4 Mods - Yes Web Page http://qt.ptenthusiasts.net/

11-19-2008, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
latief SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Member Number: 47916 Location: Gainesville Posts: 77	hows the ride? and how are your struts holding up? thanks

11-19-2008, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
04RedSrt-4 SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Member Number: 56795 Location: INDIANA Posts: 2,426	What about the progress springs?

11-20-2008, 03:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
93stang434 SRTforums Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Member Number: 49690 Location: Ft. Wayne,IN Posts: 1,420	I've got the eibach pro kit with the stock stuts and it is definitely stiffer then stock but no matter what lowering springs you go with they will be stiffer.I'm getting different struts and i'm hoping it will calm the bounce down a bit __________________ E1 w/ported 3" anti-surge cover,PTP&LCR fully ported ext.gated exh mani,3" o2 housing,3" B&B tbe AGP dog bones,N2MB WOT box & boost box 1025cc inj.,255 pump,rewire,bottleneck mod,returnline Diablosport predator,Coolingmist W/M MPx bfmic,55 t-body,180 t-stat,DCR oil restrictor Best E.T 12.12 Best MPH 118.71 DR's,full weight Duster360 E85 tune http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f146...charts-480643/

11-20-2008, 06:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kason23 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Member Number: 34502 Location: Rockmart,GA Posts: 4,657	If you want a good ride with some drop i recommend tein H-techs they can be got for about 180shipped. RIDE great have almost the EXACT same spring rating as mopar stg 1 springs they just drop the rear .5 more. They have been on my car for 20,000 miles now and the car still drives fantasic! Link to when I had them put on.. Mopar vs tein H tech Also pics of them with my newest 18" wheels __________________ 2005 red srt Old setup AGP D46 432/425 on 25psi with meth New ride in the works Last edited by Kason23; 11-20-2008 at 07:14 AM.

11-20-2008, 07:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
latief SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Member Number: 47916 Location: Gainesville Posts: 77	How are you liking the N5000? I am about to buy those tires.... thanks for the pics ..... drop looks good....

11-20-2008, 07:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kason23 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Member Number: 34502 Location: Rockmart,GA Posts: 4,657	there not the worst I have had..but not the best ether they came with my rim package so I cant complain. Cant hook to great with them at the track is about my only complaint __________________ 2005 red srt Old setup AGP D46 432/425 on 25psi with meth New ride in the works

11-20-2008, 08:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
my_little_srt SRTforums Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Member Number: 41179 Location: San Hood Posts: 13,082	H&R's here and loving it............... __________________

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