Hey all, i've gotta 03 OZ and i've wanted to lower it since i got it and I was attempting to save for the Tein Basic kit but its just so damn expensive. My questions are if I were to put "Tein" or "Eibach" springs on the car what am i looking at as far as life for the stock shocks? will sway and strut bars help, is camber going to be an issue? I know its a searchable topic but i'd like to hear some fresh answers from those with experience. Amy advise is appreciated, thanks!

 

if you go with tein, eibach, or progress, you shouldn't have to worry about it, the springs will be taking most of the abuse anyway, it may not be good for it, but its not reaaally bad for it

 

Ive had my eibach springs on for about 4kmiles and it still rides great. i only hear some clunky noises in the rear when i make turns over bumps.. if that makes sense.lol

look and ride wise = :thumbs up:
funny noises= :thumbs down:

 

I've got the eibach pro-kit. had them on about 9 months and my shocks are still good. no wierd noises either.

 

ive been on the boards for 10 months ish and ive never heard of stock shocks blowing with eibach, tein or progress....however the 'cheap' coilovers like shogun or something if they have it lowered 3" i think i heard someone say they blew there shocks/struts.

i also heard mirage shocks/struts work...and they have kyb adjustables for it but im not sure and ithink its for ES only i also heard eclipse 1g shocks struts work but i dont know for sure....

 

ive been using eibbach for about a year and a half...i think the sturts are still good...but the combination of 17s and a drop is much rougher on ur *** for sure

 

would it be okay to get a the skunk 2 coilovers because i would like to adjust height if i get a kit and stuff

 

sure they are fine...but if u run it at a 3" drop and hit bumps really hard/fast expect ur shocks/struts to go BYE quickly

 

allright so we've established that the springs are not great for shocks but not fatal so now I have to ask, tein or eibach? yes I know its searchable, I just want fresh answers. Any input again would be appreciated, thanks!

 

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if u get coilovers and slam it lyke me then youll have shocks dead in a month or so....... i wouldeve gone and get drop springs but ig u gonna add a bodykit it might be too low and shyt.... i live in hawaii so i got coilovers and living in hawaii having a drop car is freakin ilegal unless everything u get comes stock ........ coilovers is good for show purpose raise it up when daily driving or slammed it when at shows.....

 

this is not necessarily true, it depends on the coilovers, i have a feeling the fellow above has a lower quality set up, i have the JIC coilovers, it isn't slammed, but its lowered nicely, no wheel gap, but they are quality and are made for abuse

 

tein- less expensive, good quality, good drop, better "feel" from what I've heard. Eibachs are supposed to have a ride that's very similar to stock but lowers the car.
adventon.com has s-techs for like $125 right now- that's super cheap!

i've had my progress springs on for like 18 months and still have shocks. i'm of course looking for upgrades, but don't really need them yet.

 

if you're keeping stock shocks, I would definitely go with a lowering spring if you intend to use your car for city driving. If you get a coil-over sleeve and use stock shocks, your ride will be bumpy has hell for city driving because the spring isn't progressive. the shock will have to take all the abuse from the bumps and if you go really low the stock shock will not have much room to dampen and the only other thing it will do is rebound so you'll be bouncing around in your car. Handling will be great though on smooth surfaces because of the stiffer spring but you sacrifice drivability. best setup is a true coil-over system because the spring rate matches the dampener. If you can, best thing to do is save up for this system (ie. tien basic coil-over) because you'll want this setup in the end anyways. don't waste your time and money putting on something you'll have to change later on. but if you just want the lowered look, go with lowering springs because u won't regret it as much when u hit big *** bumps or drive on a really bumpy road.

 

oh i didn't answer any of your questions haha... i read the other posts and was led off topic. anyway, it all depends on your driving. if you drive really fast over bumps your stock shocks won't hold up that long. but if you take it easy over bumps and avoid pot holes your stock shocks will last quite a long time with lowering springs. i don't think camber will be that bad unless the car is lowered past 2".