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remusrm
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I want to lower the car since the back sway starts to kill me... I want something cheap and realianble. I think 2.0 inches is ok to lower since the car is a tall 8.2 stock of the ground. I saw some sportlins for around 89 bucks that will do that. What you guys think of those?
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Mase
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$89 for Eibach Sportlines is a smoking deal. I used to have those on the Matrix but they weren't stiff enough for me so I switched to Progress for $130. The Sportlines are now on my Corolla and perform adequately for spirited driving. The sportlines actually sit SLIGHTLY lower than the Progress springs like 1/4 inch or so.
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Tein S-Tech are also excellent.
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Post by JustinVGT »

Those sportlines are a great deal at $89. I have the Tein S-techs which I'm happy with. They cost me around $120 shipped off of ebay a couple years ago. Either one would be a good choice. The S-techs give about .5-.75" more drop I'm pretty sure.
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I got my Tein s's off ebay $100.00 they give you a 2 to 2.5 inch drop.
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Post by remusrm »

how about these:B&G B G Lowering Springs $125 or SPRINGTECH Lowering Springs $100
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Post by Mavrik »

Quote, originally posted by Sunny »Tein S-Tech are also excellent.I got those also, no regrets.
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I have the Tein-S that I picked off of someone at Matrixowners (I think) for $75 and I love them with my Hotchkis front and rear sways.
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Post by ZubenElGenubi »

I have Tein H-techs, which are a little more than the S-Techs, but won't give you the drop you're looking for. Go with the S-Techs; you can find real good deals on eBay.
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what is the difference between the s and h?
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Post by Celtic_Curse »

S type= performance (lower drop).H type= balance of performance and comfort (not the same drop amount).I use H type.
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Post by Merzbow »

I've got the S-Techs as well. I paid about $135 shipped from Cali. to Michigan.It handles great and the look is unbelievable:

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Post by theangrydwarf1 »

How much of a drop did you see with the H-techs? I'm not sure if I want to drop 2"+. I want to get rid of some of the gap, but dont want to feel like my (removed) is dragging the ground. Thanks in advance.
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What is the best drop for a family car? I will ahve four people in my car on long hauls.
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I've had 4 adults and 1 child in my vibe. it road low and rubbed when I hit a bump. so I would go with the H type. My $.02
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