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Need help with lowering springs
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:03 am
by g.serrano
I'm new at this. My husband has a pontiac vibe 06 model. I'm looking on getting him some lowering springs to lower the front and back 1.5' along with a body kit..any suggestions..??? thanks!
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:19 am
by Cruxless
If you can find them I would suggest getting the recently discontinued Eibach Sportline springs. As for the kit, that's a matter of taste. Good luck. The drop is 1.8 (Front) and 2.1 (Rear)For an idea of what they look like setteled see my gallery,
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=39830
Re: Need help with lowering springs (g.serrano)
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:39 am
by lovemyraffe
I really like my Tein H-tech. About 1.5" drop all around.
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:38 am
by Kincaid
On the first gen Vibes I've looked at pictures of Tein S Tech and Tein H Tech and I'm hard pressed to notice the difference. I'd probably recommend the H Tech - the price for Tein when you get them off eBay is a lot cheaper than Eibach (if you can find them).If you did come across a set of Eibach Pro-Kits they would give you the 1.5" (approx) drop you are looking for. I have Pro-Kits on a Civic and love 'em.I also have the H-Techs in hand for my Vibe but have not gotten them installed yet.
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:42 am
by 666ws6
I recently did a month long search for springs. I wanted the sportlines, but could not find them at all.. anywhere. The prokit from Eibach isn't low enough if you ask me.I went with B&G, they lowered around 1.7 front and back. Tightened the handling, but still soft/smooth on general driving. (My wife hardley notices).I like the look of more drop, but I can still load up the family in mine now without tire rub over big bounces.
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:20 am
by Kincaid
B & G have a very good rep.