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wingsnthangs · 03-24-2003, 12:54 PM

I have a 91 S13 FB, 205/60R15's, currently on stock springs (wheel gap is big enough to punch your fist in it w/o touching anything).

All i'm looking for are lowering springs that would reduce that gap without reducing ride quality (quite honestly, i dont care much for stiff performance if it jeopardizes daily driving).

After reading multiple reviews, i'm debating between Eibach Pro-kits (which seem to be considerably popular and reputable among 240s) or H&R springs to go with my Tokico Blue shocks. Which springs (Eibach, H&R, or others) would you suggest to best fit my needs?

How much I should lower the car: well i'm aiming at roughly 1.3" at the front, but after considering your suggestions, i might decide differently. According to this review, it is not safe to lower an S13 more than 3cm. Is this true?

Open to all input and thanks in advance.

*HaLo* · 03-24-2003, 02:24 PM

I have some barely used tokico springs for sale... 100$ shipped. Check my profile for images of the drop.

hookedup240 · 03-24-2003, 05:18 PM

I have heard that the Eibach prokits, really don't lower the car at all, i have even heard some people say that it raised it. But i have the sportlines and the drop was like 2.2 or so and i am happy with them, but that might be too much of a drop for you.

ellinikomangas · 03-25-2003, 12:50 AM

Whiteline has some really good springs, you might want to check them out.

THX1138 · 03-26-2003, 05:42 PM

I've got Eibach Pro-Kits and KYB AGXs on my 93 hatch. I did before and after measurements, from the top of the wheel rim to the fender, and it dropped 1.25" in front and 1.75" in back. It isn't a severe drop, but it's noticeably lower than before and looks just right, IMO. Feels nice, too. Tokico blues are stock replacement struts, right? If so, you probably wouldn't want to go much lower than the Pro-Kits would take you, or else the shocks won't last too long.

240Degrees · 03-26-2003, 05:58 PM

http://www.pdm-racing.com/specials/specials.html

thats for the whiteline spring and KYB AGX shocks. does anyone have this combo? i have coilovers but im just curious about this cus its only $550. looks like a good deal to me.

240Driver39 · 03-26-2003, 06:59 PM

i am puttin that combo on soon, yeah it is a good deal,i actually only just got the whiteline springs from pdm cause i got a great deal on the struts, but i will have a review of that setup soon.

03-24-2003, 12:54 PM	#1
wingsnthangs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern CA Posts: 577 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Spring time has begun, got Q's I have a 91 S13 FB, 205/60R15's, currently on stock springs (wheel gap is big enough to punch your fist in it w/o touching anything). All i'm looking for are lowering springs that would reduce that gap without reducing ride quality (quite honestly, i dont care much for stiff performance if it jeopardizes daily driving). After reading multiple reviews, i'm debating between Eibach Pro-kits (which seem to be considerably popular and reputable among 240s) or H&R springs to go with my Tokico Blue shocks. Which springs (Eibach, H&R, or others) would you suggest to best fit my needs? How much I should lower the car: well i'm aiming at roughly 1.3" at the front, but after considering your suggestions, i might decide differently. According to this review, it is not safe to lower an S13 more than 3cm. Is this true? Open to all input and thanks in advance.

03-24-2003, 02:24 PM	#2
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have some barely used tokico springs for sale... 100$ shipped. Check my profile for images of the drop. __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

03-24-2003, 05:18 PM	#3
hookedup240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have heard that the Eibach prokits, really don't lower the car at all, i have even heard some people say that it raised it. But i have the sportlines and the drop was like 2.2 or so and i am happy with them, but that might be too much of a drop for you. __________________ 1991 240sx se 5spd - sold 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

03-26-2003, 05:58 PM	#6
240Degrees Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: san diego Age: 40 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.pdm-racing.com/specials/specials.html thats for the whiteline spring and KYB AGX shocks. does anyone have this combo? i have coilovers but im just curious about this cus its only $550. looks like a good deal to me. __________________ tentacles??? wtf!?

03-26-2003, 06:59 PM	#7
240Driver39 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 240Driver39 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i am puttin that combo on soon, yeah it is a good deal,i actually only just got the whiteline springs from pdm cause i got a great deal on the struts, but i will have a review of that setup soon. __________________ 1990 240sx 5spd fastback

03-25-2003, 12:50 AM	#4
ellinikomangas Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arizona Age: 43 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whiteline has some really good springs, you might want to check them out.

03-26-2003, 05:42 PM	#5
THX1138 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got Eibach Pro-Kits and KYB AGXs on my 93 hatch. I did before and after measurements, from the top of the wheel rim to the fender, and it dropped 1.25" in front and 1.75" in back. It isn't a severe drop, but it's noticeably lower than before and looks just right, IMO. Feels nice, too. Tokico blues are stock replacement struts, right? If so, you probably wouldn't want to go much lower than the Pro-Kits would take you, or else the shocks won't last too long.