opinions:: what shocks with eibach springs??
03-12-2004 | 06:21 PM
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opinions:: what shocks with eibach springs??
Just got a 02 wagon and the previous guy installed eibach springs on the stock struts.. i know that this can be detrimental to car and want to install the proper struts for an aggressive yet smoothy ride.. I used to have a 1.8t jetta on h&r coils and loved the ride.. but dont have the funds right now to dish out for the H&rs what do you guys have/ suggest....
03-12-2004 | 09:59 PM
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The Eibachs aren't hard on the struts like other springs. I haven't heard much about the H&R coilovers, but their WRX springs are too low to work with the stock struts.
03-13-2004 | 08:37 AM
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BAN, I'm sure you can answer this -- are the Eibach and Prodrive springs the same? Most catalog listings for the Prodrive springs say "Manufactured by Eibach to Prodrive Specifications" -- yet they are $50-$100 more. Are they different, or are you just paying for the Prodrive name?
03-13-2004 | 11:54 PM
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It is possible to use the GC8 AGX's on the front of the bugeye wagon and the rears are the same P/N as the WRX sedan....
Just an option.
Just an option.
03-15-2004 | 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by BAN SUVS
They have different spring rates. The Prodrives have less drop and a bit more stiffness.
They have different spring rates. The Prodrives have less drop and a bit more stiffness.
03-17-2004 | 12:27 PM
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Okay, Ban, please select one of the following words/phrases to best complete the following sentence:
The Eibach Prokit ______ wear out the stock struts faster then the Prodrive springs.
A) Will
B) Will Not
C) Will void something in your warranty (tranny lol) and most certainly
The Eibach Prokit ______ wear out the stock struts faster then the Prodrive springs.
A) Will
B) Will Not
C) Will void something in your warranty (tranny lol) and most certainly
03-17-2004 | 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by debbid
will eibachs work well with AGXs? i remember hearing that you can only go so low with AGXs.
will eibachs work well with AGXs? i remember hearing that you can only go so low with AGXs.
The Prodrives work fine, too
03-17-2004 | 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by blingbling
Okay, Ban, please select one of the following words/phrases to best complete the following sentence:
The Eibach Prokit ______ wear out the stock struts faster then the Prodrive springs.
A) Will
B) Will Not
C) Will void something in your warranty (tranny lol) and most certainly
Okay, Ban, please select one of the following words/phrases to best complete the following sentence:
The Eibach Prokit ______ wear out the stock struts faster then the Prodrive springs.
A) Will
B) Will Not
C) Will void something in your warranty (tranny lol) and most certainly
03-17-2004 | 06:06 PM
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Eibachs seem to give you at least 40k miles or so. They aren't real hard on struts, just a little harder than what otherwise would be. If you watch close though, you can find coilovers around for $1k or less used. There are even a few like Tein Basics that go for less then that new.
