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Jan 9, 2003 | 10:45 AM

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spring recommendation for stock shocks

I am looking for a good spring with decent lowering that wont kill the stock shocks. I am deciding btwn eibach and tein. I have heard more than enough info about the eibachs but almost nothing about the teins, except that they are progressive and lower the front slightly more than the eibachs, and have a softer ride. Help, anyone? '03 WRX sedan

Jan 9, 2003 | 09:15 PM

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Jan 11, 2003 | 02:10 AM

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Try Eibach Pro Kit. I have no problem with mine. The ride is just right-- not to hard. I also recommend to install strut bars on both the rear and fwd. This, you'll appreciate the much improve handling. Good luck!

Jan 11, 2003 | 09:37 AM

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stay with something that doesnt go lower then an inch and a half. eibachs, whiteline select, h&r's will wear stock struts faster

Jan 11, 2003 | 08:14 PM

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thanks, i think im gonna get the eibachs. does the front strut tower bar make a noticeable difference? i figured it wouldn't being so close to the firewall.

Jan 12, 2003 | 10:22 AM

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i know on the 99-00 the rear bar does more in terms of making it more rigid. the front is more of eye candy. the front strut towers are very close to the fire wall which makes the front more rigid and stiff. hope this helped?

Jan 12, 2003 | 01:00 PM

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I would recommend the Prodrive springs. These springs are specifically designed to work with the stock struts.

Jan 13, 2003 | 12:30 PM

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i have sprint springs and they work quite well with the stock shocks...nice ride, nice drop etc..

Jan 16, 2003 | 05:28 PM

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i have Teins. i heard and see that the eibach drop is more and a tad stiffer than the Teins which in turn means more of a bumpy ride.

Jan 18, 2003 | 06:31 PM

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Car Info: Platinum 02 WRX, Progress springs,JIC Bullet exhaust , STI shifter, Accessecu, Rota Sub Zero

Not one Progress fan?

US made, 1.8 inch drop , no noise , no bounce...purrfect!

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Jan 19, 2003 | 11:13 AM

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cohlineman,
Do you have a pic from the side? Also just to be sure what springs are you running?
Thanks

Jan 19, 2003 | 08:15 PM

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Car Info: Platinum 02 WRX, Progress springs,JIC Bullet exhaust , STI shifter, Accessecu, Rota Sub Zero

Side

This is as close to a side shot as I have for now.
Those are Progress WRX Sport Springs by Progress Technologies.

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Jan 23, 2003 | 07:19 PM

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Can you tell me a little more about the progress springs?
Where did you get them?
how much did they cost?
how does the ride feel?
How are they compared to the other springs (eibach, tien, h&r)?

thats a lot of questions, but those springs look like a nice drop on that car, and it got me interested.