Boost luver

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Hi guy's

Well iv tried 3 sets of springs and i can't get the car sit right

First i tried some uknown make sat low at the rear, then a brand new set of apex again low on rear, then a new set of tein and guess what low on the rear some times it catch's (just passangers side) when going round corners/roundabouts at speed, i even got some kyb agx struts and it still sits the same...

I dont want coilovers as they are to harsh unless you spend ££££'s on ohlin's etc..

Can anyone recommend/help me out, on which set to get so it will sit level all around,i no standard is the best set it but i didt like how high it was on the front, my mate said get these tein's he showed me a pic of his car with them on but mine aint having none , also if anyone has any pictures to show how there car looks that would be great.

Regards

Boost luver

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any suggestions guys?

Mrchips

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I have apex and sit level, remember you have to give it a few weeks to settle properly and when you have done springs for the first time they don't compress fully. Like when you jack the car up to change a wheel, you notice it doesn't compress back down till you either jump in and take for a spin.

Hope this helps.

I would say i could take a picture if you like, but my car is in the garage.

Boost luver

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Thank you for the reply,
Soon as i fitted the apex the back end was really low i could't even get a finger between the tyre and wheel arch it was that low and the teins are the same??

chasey

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you've got to have 40 or 45 tyres when lowering I had the same problem

Boost luver

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Iv got 215/45/17 on mate thinking of trying eibach next ha think iv tried all the others just seems weird how it sits low on the rear??

Martin 2010

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coilovers

lordharding

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I have Eibachs on mine
Well tested springs that have been around for years

In hindside always best to post on here before you buy anything
Yes you will get a few different answers ,occasionally it might get onto 2/3 pages depending on the banter but the end result will be right

As pointed out above

Leave them for a couple of weeks to settle down

JDM_Stig

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H&R springs for me, only ones that really lower it and are still comfy, Eibachs are good but dont lower it.
hth

JDM_Stig

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H&R springs for me, only ones that really lower it and are still comfy, Eibachs are good but dont lower it.
hth

JDM_Stig

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****ty double posts again I see

Boost luver

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Thanks for the replys guys have you got any pics of the H&R fitted?? i saw a pic of the apex and tein but like i said i cant get my finger between the tyre and wheel arch

Baz82

Are you sure you dont have the front springs fitted to the rear and vice versa??

Boost luver

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Umm you no what i took the shocks both times round to a local garage as they have clamps to put the springs on?? im sure they have F AND R on them surley they would of noticed?? i will get a pict up of my car tomorrow and then you guys can see what you think.

Baz82

Shorter stiffter spring is the front, longer softer rear spring

midnight

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+1 for the above shorter springs on the front so no way they would make that mistake.Try and get yourself some sti units if you can or better still some prodrive shocks & eibach springs imho.They were designed for uk roads and lower the car quite a bit without sacrificing the ride. Also the correct tyres for a classic running 17' wheels are 205/45/17,but as these can be quite hard to find a lot of classic owners opt for 215/40/17 just to keep the speedo in check. 215/45/17 were std fitment on newage wrx's . A set of these should sort it: V5 sti shocks & springs



Heres my car with prodrive bilsteins on, and no rubbing when extreme cornering

hence555

H&R Springs

Boost luver

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Any more options spring wise? iv got KYB AGX Shocks and got tein s springs on at the min but the back is really low, what the h&r like? any pics with these on

Gambit

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Ive the prodrive springs in mine, pic can be seen in my profile. Car sits perfect. Youve got to remember also that tbe rear arch is lower than the front arch so gives the impression the rear is lower

Boost luver

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Thanks for that mate, are the prodrive the eibach sprigs? or there own make?
I no what your saying about the rear arch but i can not even get 1 finger under the rear tyre/arch its that low..

Gambit

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Yep the classic Prodrive springs are made by eibach and blue in colour, but the Prodrive springs are linear wound whereas eibach springs are progressive wound

Boost luver

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Where can i get the prodrive springs that are on yours mate? will the suit the kyb agx struts?