I was looking to purchase Tein s lowering springs but I was curious on how they felt compared to the factory springs. I only want to lower my car 1 inch. Any feedback would be most grateful.

 

Slightly stiffer. Perfect for dd

 

there's some good sales on the sponsor section for suspension and handling. I just picked up a set of BC n+ pretty cheap.

 

Im runnin the tein, it's a little stiffer, but still great for DD, that's all I do, their great on absorption of impact with a hole or something, but definately stiffer. I like it

 

You guys are all awesome, I'm a little slow though, DD?

 

DD - daily driver

Afaik, the Eibach Pros have the closest spring rate to stock and deliver a 1-1.5" drop - maybe thats AP2 though, I need to check.

 

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=512199

OEM
Summary of spring rate findings:
Front/rear lb/in
MY00-01 219/291
MY02-03 245/311
MY04-05 261/280
MY06-07 261/267
MY08-09 278/290
CR 382/339
(Note: Divide lb/in by 56 to get kg/mm.)



drop springs

Brand: Eibach Pro-Kit
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 262lbs front / 342lbs rear
Drop: 1"

Brand: Espelir Active Super Down
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 314lbs front / 392lbs rear
Drop: 1.2 - 1.3"

Brand: Tein S-Tech
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 300lbs front / 360lbs rear
Drop: 1"


Brand: KG/mm Sport
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 498lbs front / 548 rear
Drop: ?


Brand: Neuspeed (sport, race?)
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 280lbs front / 215lbs rear
Drop: ?


coilover system

Brand: Tein Type Flex
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 560lbs front / 670lbs rear
Drop: n/a

Brand: Tein Super Racing
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 900lbs front / 900lbs rear
Drop: n/a

Brand: Tein Type N1
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 1010lbs front / 1120lbs rear
Drop: n/a

Brand: Buddy Club N+ Spec
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 560lbs front / 448lbs rear
Drop: n/a

Brand: Bilstein PSS9
Year: 00+
Spring Rate: 345lbs + 85lb helper front / 285lbs rear
Drop: n/a

 

^Wow! That's great info! I'll be referencing this hopefully soon.