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Ok, I have a 2k1 coupe. I have 17's, 205/17/40, and want springs that will make the rims and fender well have no gap or a tiny little one. I also hate when springs are different heights and the back of the car is higher. I want even ride look and at least 2" drop. What should I buy. I looked at the neuspeed race, but I hear they are rough and problematic, and then I have seen progress springs which I know nothing about. Someone please help me out, I am so lost on what to buy. Maybe there is another company to buy from?

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it maybe rough but how's it problematic.. if you want to go with a drop thats lower then 2" neuspeed race would be your best bet. not too many springs drop over 2". progress's drop looks ugly IMO. the rear is much lower then the front. your tires are pretty damn thin tho, it might even take a lil more then neuspeed race to kill the gap. you'll probably still have like 1-2 finger gap. the rides going to be rough so ya i recommend konis with them. also a camber kit is recommended.. maybe look into true coilovers? this way you get to adjust it to the height you like.. but ya your tires are pretty damn thin for 17s so it might be a problem...

 
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2" is fine, i have almost a 2 3/4 drop on 205/40/17

 
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So you guys say the progress are slop. Are they really lower in back then front, I dont have subs and I dont plan to. Anyways, what about eibach sportlines, i was just looking at someones ride and they look ok. I figured I cant rid of the entire gap, and I hate rough ride. Damn, what to do?????


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Eddie

 
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If you drop your car lower than 2" it really doesn't matter which springs you buy the ride will automatically be a little rougher.
I have neuspeed race and I love them, I don't think the ride is that bad at all.

 
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I heard sprint spings are pretty good for 2' drop.........

 
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ya usually lower you go rougher the ride... its a trade off you cant have both. if you do want both its going to cost you. just remember whats the whole point of lowering your car when you cant even tell its lowered..
for me i like the slammed look.. i know with the prokit its going to look stock, but ya the rides going to be good. i have neuspeed sports, it kinda looks lowered but not. people could hardly tell my car is even lowered.. i got it cause i wanted a fairly good ride without having to get camber kits(not saying that you shouldnt get them tho). but then i think it would have been worth the extra money to get neuspeed race. its like why spend $200 to make your car look stock, rather just spend the extra cash and get what i want.

but ya if your like me, a 1.75" drop isnt going to do it, your going to need atleast a 2.25" drop.

 
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Ok. I understand now. Anyways, what springs give a 2" drop all around (not higher on back then front), ride well, and are available for me to buy?

I really would appreciate a list or something,


Eddie

 
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there already is a list suspension faq

best choice would be neuspeed race.

 
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Goldline Springs Group Buy $99 Shipped

 
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VNlilMAN Thanx alot. I think this guy is the most knowlegable about suspension. Last question man, what did you say has to be cut when installing springs, and is it a hard job for an average person to due, realistically?

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Eddie L

 
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haha thanks.. theres alot of people here that know just as much if not more then i tho. i still have alot to learn myself..
when installing springs, some companies recommend you cut the bumpstops. i know goldline say cut the front, neuspeed says cut the rear.. this is so that you increase shock travel. on the front, its a dark gray(?) color and is part of the dust cap. on the rear its the yellow thing under the dustcap and on the shock rod.. you dont HAVE to cut it, worst thing that could happen is your rides going to be very badd when going over dips and such. its not hard to do tho so you might as well cut them down to whats recommended..

spring installation sounds intimidating but its really not that hard. just time consuming. its good to fully understand the instructions as well. just take your time, have a friend help you and you should be fine. having the right tools help out ALOT too. its simple tools tho, chances are you already have everything except for the spring compresser which you dont NEED. recommended but not NEEDed. if its your first time it might take up to 6 hours, alot of people have done it for their first time by following the DIYs. make sure you read the 3(?) pictured ones found in the DIY section and most importantly read my detailed DIY. it covers small but very important things the other DIYs dont. to tell you the truth, i wasnt able to do it successfully but then again i was attempting this on my own, without proper instuctions. things like knowing you had to align the shocks properly to put it back on the car, having to jack up both sides of the car, etc.. made it a royal pain in the *** for me. after my 3rd try and working on it for 8+ hours i gave up and took it to a shop. not cause i didnt know how to do it but cause i didnt think it was worth the trouble of doing everyting again. but ya its fairly easy, just time consuming and tiring..