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Torn between Eibach or Swift

Old Sep 1, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Hello,

I have been doing a lot of searches and re-reading old posts about which springs to get. I am literally torn right down the middle between going 50% Eibach and 50% Swift.

Both manufacturer websites claim to increase handling while maintaining stock ride quality.

Both drop 1" in the rear and Swift is .7" vs 1" in front for Eibachs.

Anyone have pics on OEM wheels for 2004 GPW?

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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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I would trust a swift spring w/ my first born... srs...
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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^x2
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Why is Swift even being compared to Eibach?

If you want to wait a little longer their coming out with their Spec R.
I was told they are 1.25 drop all the way around.
7.5kg/mm Front
7kg/mm rear.

Swift FTW no comparison.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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LOL. No comparison, huh?

1.25 too aggressive.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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I have eibachs on my 05. there is no noticeable VISUAL drop. imo, the drop is perfect enough where it looks "right". so right that people don't even know that there is a drop unless you park next to a stock s2000. i guess that's the way the s2000 should have come out of the factory stock.

i have no experience with swift springs, but the eibach's 1" drop maintain stock ride quality, and the drop is practical enough for most speed bumps and pot holes.

i've tracked witht he eibach and they performed well. my instructor had a stock '05, and he said he liked the way the eibachs handled the car.

i've also had eibach pro kits on my previous car. practically the same good qualities in that too.

+1 for eibach for me.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by llckll,Sep 2 2010, 01:20 PM
LOL. No comparison, huh?
none... the only thing remotely similar is that they are both springs. One is a good spring, the other could run for president and win.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...&#entry16222470

These pics make Swift look good. I think I'm sold.

LOL.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Damn that nfr is sexy as hell in that thread
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Sparrow,

Any specific reason for your zeal towards Swift springs?
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