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Springs, Which ones to get and why?

All depends on what ride and look you want. I chose the ProKit to reduce sway without dropping the car much.

Quote, originally posted by FusionVGT »I chose the ProKit to reduce sway without dropping the car much.I also have the ProKit - while not a huge drop, it gets rid of alot of the wheel gap and the handling is awesome. The other springs you list in the poll are also good quality but offer different height and ride performances.Click the Registry link in my signature for a picture.Edit: I now have the Tein S-Tech's on my Vibe, which give a tad over a 2" drop.

After listening to various opinions and researching a number of choices on line, I felt the Teins gave me just the drop and ride I was after.

I have the Teins on my car, and I love them. I feel that they give the best final height and offer the best value. I probably would have gone with the sportlines, but I got a good deal on used Teins for $85 shipped. After that, it was hard to justify spending 3x as much on the Eibachs.Prolines simply do not give enough drop for my taste. But they do offer a higher comfort level, so you really need to decide what is most important to you. Edit: Added pic!

has anyone had problems with their shocks yet?!?

How much was the camber out after the drop?

I got the Sportlines, and I think it looks great! ...and i dont experience as much body roll...

I have Hotchkis on my Vibe. 2" drop in front and 1 1/2 in the rear. The springs combined with their sway bars make the car really handle. The rid may be too firm for many people because the rear springs are very stiff. They are tuned for handling- not a great ride.

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I have the Eibach sportline. Awesome drop and handling. Rear sway-bar is next.

I said the Hotchkis, but I recommend getting their stage 2 kit because of the fact that they actually come with struts that are made to handle drops. I would honestly do it that way because the last thing that you want is a blown strut like drummerdude.Inder

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel »I said the Hotchkis, but I recommend getting their stage 2 kit because of the fact that they actually come with struts that are made to handle drops. I would honestly do it that way because the last thing that you want is a blown strut like drummerdude.Inder I don't mean to be nasty, but why do you keep harping on the strut issue. It was one isolated incident, not a common occurance. I've been driving for a year on the worst roads in Canada with Tein S-Tech springs and I don't have a problem with struts. Besides, struts are cheap.

I got the Hotchkis and it's a good drop amout, I think 1.5 inches a little less in back. And the handling now is awesone. No more tipping feeling going on to exit ramp.

The reason I keep bringin that up is because I have seen it happen many many times. I guess it could be for the fact that Michigan, Detroit to be specific, has one of the worst roads in the United States. So, I've seen my fair share of blown struts in my life time. Inder

well from what i have heard the proline is the best quality and easiest install in the long run min drop but max handleing improvment

So which gives the best drop and handling? I want something with a nice drop but also will handle well.

i got progress and are swicthing them to hotckiss this weekend. the progress gave a little over a 2 inch drop in front 2 1/4 rear.the were ok. but the green spring looked horrible in between my spokes. hotchkiss are silver.

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