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AKADriver · 02-26-2003, 10:13 AM

what dousan said.

That said the Sportlines specifically are quite low compared to their stiffness, if you go the non-adjustable route you may want to consider a spring that's either taller or stiffer. But plenty of people have no problems with the Sportlines so take that with a grain of salt.

A "full coilover" should last a long time if you take care of it... but you'll eventually need to have the damper rebuilt. Normal dampers like the KYB AGX are designed to be thrown away when they wear out, but the Teins are rebuildable... not DIY, you have to send them back to Tein.

View Poll Results: What suspension would you go with?
Eibach Sportline & Tokico's (non-adjustable)	1	3.23%
Eibach Sportline & KYB AGX's	6	19.35%
Tein HA Coilover kit	20	64.52%
Eibach Pro Kit & Tokico's	1	3.23%
Eibach Pro Kit & KYB AGX's	3	9.68%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

02-26-2003, 10:13 AM	#1
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,518 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what dousan said. That said the Sportlines specifically are quite low compared to their stiffness, if you go the non-adjustable route you may want to consider a spring that's either taller or stiffer. But plenty of people have no problems with the Sportlines so take that with a grain of salt. A "full coilover" should last a long time if you take care of it... but you'll eventually need to have the damper rebuilt. Normal dampers like the KYB AGX are designed to be thrown away when they wear out, but the Teins are rebuildable... not DIY, you have to send them back to Tein.