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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Lowering springs for 2011 MR?

Hey guys, I'm looking to get some new wheels soon and was going to give my car a slight drop at the same time. Looking at about 1" drop. What springs have you guys had good experiences with? Looking for one that's not going to compromise my ride quality too much. Thanks in advance!
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Eibach prokit. I like mine. Very comfortable, good drop, and they handle well.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Hm, how well will the stock Bilstein shocks hold up with lowering springs?
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Swifts for 1" drop.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Eibach's. But they're not 1". They say they are, but that's BS.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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progress springs 1" front and rear ride is real nice

made in anaheim , ca. you can pick them up right there.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 07outty
progress springs 1" front and rear ride is real nice

made in anaheim , ca. you can pick them up right there.
Hmm anymore info on these? Quality? I can't recall I heard of them or just having a brain fart.

I do like the idea of picking up direct from the company since anahiem is down the road..
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Swift sport springs
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Swift sport springs
^word. i did lots of research and seems like a lot of ppl favor that one. and i like the stance. Mine's finally coming in the mail.. waited weeks on a backorder. can't wait
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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+1 for Swift
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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^^+1 on GTWorx
Have had mine a month, perfect for dd. Look and feel awesome.

(^ Day after install, have settled slightly more since i think)

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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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I prefer the Eibachs because they actually make it look like the car is lowered and they are relatively cheap. :-)

But if you are looking for a conservative drop, the Swift Spec R lowering springs are pretty darn nice.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Swift Spec R. Had mine for 15K miles of Daily Driving here in NJ. No problems on our EVO X MR. The drop is pretty much all I want given the roads here. Rides smoother than stock and the initial stiffness that you would usually make you feel like the dashboard just broke is now very muted.

These springs are dyno'd for consistency on performance and tested very well.

Just remember the all important Whiteline Roll Center Kit. Since you'll be taking apart the suspension, you might as well put this kit on. The steering will feel like stock, and you will maintain your stock suspension geometry in the front. You can even go coilovers and go lower in the future if you want and the suspension geomerty will still be optimal with the roll center kit installed.
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