Spring/Strut database

[DrFabulous]

Ok, I really think we could use something like this. Just a list of available parts, best places to get them, and the drop to expect. Maybe even some pictures. I can edit this first one as we go, and maybe get a sticky out of it. I'll start off with what I can think of.

Springs:
Intrax
Eibach
H&R
Sprint
Canuck Motorsports

Struts:
Monroe
KYB

I know I might have forgotten some. Feel free to post up and I'll edit.

Here is the drop as stated per each company's web site. It goes front drop/back drop. Inches of course.

99+
Intrax 1.7/1.7
H&R 1.6/1.4
Eibach 1.2/1.3
Sprint 1.6/1.5
Canuck 1.75/1.75

95-98
Intrax 2/2
Eibach 1.5/1.3
Sprint 1.6/1.5
Canuck 1.5/1.5

85-94
Intrax 1.7/1.7
Eibach 1/1
Sprint 1.7/1.6
Canuck 1.6/1.6

Sticky maybe??

[DrFabulous]

Nobody like this idea or what?

[2K SE]

I think you have a good idea here. I have done some research and still have questions. Maybe ppl who have these parts could let us know how the ride, handling, cornering, etc. are after the install compared to stock. I haven't gotten struts and springs YET but having good info will make the choice a lot easier.

[buckeyejack]

I want to drop mine ,but I want to retain the same ride and handling as much as I can. I would be very interested in your finding and pics of each drop. good luck, will be waiting.

[DrFabulous]

You want to retain the same ride? As in not any tighter? Well, pretty much every lowering spring will tighted up the ride of your car. The different springs have different handling, but I haven't personally experienced all of them in order to compare them.

2K SE- Another Navy metallic 2.4 coupe. Not many of us around. Too bad I'm auto. :lol:

[jayhawk]

I would like to "sticky" it..but in order to do so, one sticky has to be removed. Hmmm.

[DrFabulous]

Ok. In the meantime, wheres the best places to get this stuff? Intax is Summit Racing, KYB's from PFYC.com, Monroe's from Sears... the rest I don't know the cheapest place off the top of my head.

[grn97gagt]

inform on more than just springs and struts

give other parts

STB's, sway bars, bushings

ive been looking for subframe connectors
and other body rigidity adding devices since the top part of the unibody will soon be removable

[erimar77]

Originally posted by grn97gagt
inform on more than just springs and struts

give other parts

STB's, sway bars, bushings

ive been looking for subframe connectors
and other body rigidity adding devices since the top part of the unibody will soon be removable

This good enough for you?

www.mantapart.com
OP 1213LE Lower Sports Suspension Brace: OEM quality brace reinforces the lower suspension area to give more consistent and precise handling. Simple bolt on to lower suspension rails for improved steering feel and better tracking in corners. Does not clear transmission pan on cars with 4spd. overdrive.
OP 1213LE $35.00

[DrFabulous]

Originally posted by jayhawk
I would like to "sticky" it..but in order to do so, one sticky has to be removed. Hmmm.

We could add the note about the PFYC sway bar not fitting right into this when we get some info about sway/strut bars. Just make a note next to it.

Also, since I can't edit the post after 1440 mins or whatever, should I just relay info to you to have it edited? Or just contact you for permission to do it when I get some info? I have a feeling it would be coming in bits and pieces.

[DrFabulous]

On that topic, I don't know that much about the sway and strut bars. Anyone that can fill me in about the different ones out there and where to get them? Any other suspension stuff you guys can think of, let me know. I'd like to get as much as possible on that first post, so someone can figure out their whole system right there.

[Pte Socks]

Think of it like this, sway bars are under your car and reduce body roll. Strut tower bars are on top and do kinda the same thing but to a much lower effect. As to different types, it pretty much all depends on the diameter of the car. More diameter = less body roll but a more stiff feeling. That said, it is rumored that its best to only replace the rear sway bar than both to help with the turn in on corners. It kinda makes sense to me, but personally, id like to upgrade the front sway lets say to a 25mm bar and the rear to a 30 mm bar.

[car audio dave]

99+
H&R - tirerack.com - handels way better than stock, rougher ride than stock, smoother than intrax
Eibach- handels better than stock, not as good as H&R, similar ride quality as stock
Intrax - Handels about as good as H&R, rougher ride quality than H&R, but lowers it more.

KYB struts - tirerack.com -supposed to handel better than monroe

[erimar77]

Originally posted by n4sir1085
We could add the note about the PFYC sway bar not fitting right into this when we get some info about sway/strut bars. Just make a note next to it.

Also, since I can't edit the post after 1440 mins or whatever, should I just relay info to you to have it edited? Or just contact you for permission to do it when I get some info? I have a feeling it would be coming in bits and pieces.

what part of the pfyc sway bar didn't fit?

[DrFabulous]

Thanks Dave... any way I can edit the first post?

[DrFabulous]

Originally posted by erimar77
what part of the pfyc sway bar didn't fit?

I dunno it's one of the stickies.

[erimar77]

i see it now, perhaps we should change the title to something a little more descriptive than "IMPORTANT Please Read !!!"

[DrFabulous]

:lol: maybe....

[jayhawk]

Sticky done.