Suggestions appreciated on brand.

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:35 pm

I'm looking for aprox. a 2 inch drop on my vibe, a friend of mine reccomended against coilovers, and as many of you have already lowered your vibes, I'd like hearing what you have to say, any favorite brands, etc ^^

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 9:11 pm

I got TRD springs and am nothing but impressed. THe car is lower, but not able to scrape easily. And the most important is the handling is unreal. The ride is alot firmer, not bouncy like the factory one.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 9:26 pm

Tein or Eibach Sportline.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 10:25 pm

To get 2" drop you'll have to go with Tein or Eibach Sportline.Tein is much cheaper and I'm very happy with mine, even in winter.

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:35 am

Quote, originally posted by GT_03 Â»I got TRD springs and am nothing but impressed. THe car is lower, but not able to scrape easily . So do you think I will be safe using the same with my 235/45/17's?

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:41 am

Quote, originally posted by wicked1981 Â»So do you think I will be safe using the same with my 235/45/17's?Stock tire are 205/55/16 which are 24.9 inch diameter. 235/45/17 are 25.3 inch diameter. So it will false you speedometer but it will not rub anywhere, even with the Tein spring and a 2.5 inch drop.

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:53 am

Quote, originally posted by Sub-Vibe-R Â»Stock tire are 205/55/16 which are 24.9 inch diameter. 235/45/17 are 25.3 inch diameter. So it will false you speedometer but it will not rub anywhere, even with the Tein spring and a 2.5 inch drop.Good to hear its safe.. Now how do I fix the speedometer problem?

savedbyzero · Post by **savedbyzero** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:59 am

Eibach Sportlines. I can fit 2 fingers between the 17" stock wheel and tire, and the fender well. All in all, I'd say 2" pretty much all around, now that they have completely settled and been worn in. Do a search for "springs" and you'll get plenty of info and feedback.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 1:06 am

Quote, originally posted by wicked1981 Â»Good to hear its safe.. Now how do I fix the speedometer problem?Euuuuuh... The only easy solution I see if changing you tire to 225/45/17 (25.0 circonference)

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 1:10 am

how much of a difference is it? 1-5 mph? enought to worry or not to worry?

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:08 am

So it looks like Tein or Eibach Sportline.My tire size is 215/35/18, either brand will still work, and the 2" drop won't rub anywhere?

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