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Eibach
18.99%
SKUNK 2
4.65%
MEGAN RACING
5.81%
SWIFT
25.58%
TEIN S.TECH
15.50%
TANABE NF210
1.16%
Espelir
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what Suspension setup should I do?

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Old 03-28-2008, 09:57 AM
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Speed the money and go to a driving school. Get the most out of your OEM before you upgrade IMO
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i love my jic magics, only a few people are running em on here
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I roll on swifts and can barely tell that they are after market, they feel just like stock, if not better.
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Got this done today in the morning and Im really liking it. Wasn't too low and seems good for daily driving.
Feels like stock and handles better. Feels like there is less bounce as well. Looks better as well. Took it over some speed bumps and into my drive way but only the rubbers under the car touched. Springs shouldn't get lower cause they are used. Or maybe?

Here are some pictures.
Espelir on stock struts and rims.






Hope this helps.
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Coincidence that this issue is out as you ask this question. The S2000 and its owners with tuned suspension was heavily featured in this issue. 28 pages of reviews and information on the various set up.

A few others from this forum are in here. Its is good to live in Southern California to get this type of national exposure.

On newstands April 22nd, 2008 Tuesday after Long Beach Grand Prix!

Pick it up!

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Originally Posted by s2ka,Feb 26 2008, 05:30 PM
OEM Spring rates by year (front/rear)
MY00-01 = 218/291
MY02-03 = 240/230
MY04-07 = 256/207
MY08-UP = 274/225
MY08 CR = 375/264

Tein S-Tech = 296/363 with a 1" Drop

Comptech = 220/280

KG/mm sport = 398/448

Neuspeed = 280/215 with a 1.25" Drop

Espelir Active Super Down = 314/392 with a .75"/1.2" Drop

Spoon Sports Progressive Springs = 263/383

Tanabe GF210 = 283/378

Backyard Special European R Springs = 262/335

Eibach Pro-Kit Springs = 263/343 with a 1" Drop

Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers = 345/285 with an adjustable drop
That is excellent info there. Quick question, though. Where are the Swift spring kit numbers?
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Another quick question about all of these spring kits. Are they developed mainly to lower a vehicle and not really make the handling all that better? Meaning do you buy them for looks or function.

Do you have to go beyond the normal spring kits to really see an improvement in handling if you do want to hit a track a couple times a year?
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Well, lol, if you want it to drive nice, lol, and not scrape, lol, then I'd, lol, keep it stock lol.

I'm dropped on Espelirs/Koni Yellows top perch, lol, and I scrape all over the place, my tires rub the front fenders over dips, lol, and its basically a pain in the ass for an every day driver, not so lol. I've been debating on putting my stock springs back in and running the Koni's on the lower perch, lol.

YMMV, FWIW, IMHO, LOL!!!!!

Here's a pic of mine on Espelirs:

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^ too much!

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