I didn't have much luck in the "Wheels and Tires" section, so here goes:



I've decided on Espelir springs with stock shocks for my s2k. Before I order them, I just want to hear what people who own or have owned these springs have to say.

How is the quality of these springs? I've read about people having alignment problems and uneven drops. From what I've gathered, waiting about a week after installation to get an alignment done will fix these problems. Is that right?

How is the ride with stock shocks and 17" wheels compared to stock?

Also, if anyone is having problems with these springs, please let me know. I want to know what I'm getting myself in to before I order them. Thanks for any input!

 

These springs are great - I have these on right now.

I would definately wait on the alignment - about a week or two as the car really settles in that time.

the initial drop after install looked pretty good, but over that bedding in period the car dropped more. I wanna say that it is now almost 2" lower (measured) than stock.

I am riding on stock 17" rims and there is very little arch gap.

I havent had any problems with the springs. The ride comfort is equal to OEM, and the car now handles a lot better in cornering. (that is also down to a good alignment).

 

Thanks for the review! Can't wait to pick these bad boys up!

 

How low can you drop before you really affect the camber? I have heard from 1.5 -2.0 before you will need a camber kit

 

any drop will affect camber, and should be realigned

 

There are no such things as camber kits for the S.

 

You should wait around 2 weeks, may be a little more. I even felt different after a month!

The critical part is the alignment. I'm on the UK spec right now, and the car handles much better than when it was in between US and UK spec. I still keep my eye on the tire ware, though, expect it to be very fast on the in side.

With UK spec, my camber max out at -2.1, I can't get anything less. There's a camber kit selling in vender forum, please have a look. I think I might get a set of that if the tire ware is too excessive.

 

i just installed these springs yesterday and i have to say that they are probably the best springs that i've ever had. BUT............. the drop seems to be alittle UNEVEN... the front driverside is alittle lower that the passenger side anyone have the same problem or know a reason why this is happening? or will it get even once the spring settles? i'm really curios please fill me with your wisdom..

Thank you