Springs

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Springs

by hunty » Sun May 24, 2009 6:39 pm

Calibra 2.0 16v,
One of my front springs has snapped,

What do you guys reccomend ?

Standard seems to be expensive,
I dont want the ride too hard, just an improved sporty feel.

Ive seen Jamex quite cheap, What you think to these ?
with around 40mm drop.
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Re: Springs

by VII CKS » Sun May 24, 2009 11:28 pm

Jamex springs, Eibach springs or Spax springs seem to be the best.

I wouldn't recommend Gmax, even on a 40mm drop the ride just seems too harsh and go-kart like.
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Re: Springs

by henry*r » Tue May 26, 2009 8:26 pm

I've got Eibach springs on mine (30-35mm lower on Eco 16V) & I'm very happy with them. The ride height looks well & they are really comfortable too. Got them from company called ESP design. Price? around £130 including delivery
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Re: Springs

by BazV6er » Wed May 27, 2009 8:35 am

i recently lowered my car with a set of spax 40mm springs (didnt need to replace the dampers as i was told they were perfect as the car hadnt been molested etc.

what ive found is that its a slightly bumpier ride (mind you i think i need to replace the arb links soon) but it looks wicked and corners really well..

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Re: Springs

by RobbieV » Wed May 27, 2009 4:03 pm

I would recommend Gmax springs, used them for a few years now without any problems.
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Re: Springs

by vinny_69 » Wed May 27, 2009 4:09 pm

RobbieV wrote:I would recommend Gmax springs, used them for a few years now without any problems.



im with you mr V great for going round the lanes the front end feels much more planted and very rarely does the back end complain :D
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Re: Springs

by Markp » Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:58 pm

gmax are certainly a good budget spring but Eibach would win it for me
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Re: Springs

by Robs-se » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:37 pm

Gmax for me
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