Spring Recommendation Needed

[Hcgiv942]

I need recommendation on lowering spring. currently have some brand in mind after calling the various mod shop.

 

(1) merwede $280

(2) terra $280

(3) voltland $350

(4) tanabe $450( model should be DF210)

 

Anyone of you use the above spring b4? can command on them? I am more bias towards comfort than hardcore performance(super hard type)

 

[Zolidlim]

Actually I think it depends on what u want, and what suits yr car... They come in various sz, thickness, etc.... Heard of Hotbits? It cost $200, and another from FongKim, a Holland brand, I think...also $200.

[Mondeo]

What car u're driving now?

[Hcgiv942]

Honda Civic

[Madarmour]

Can't help much but stay away from Terra. No previous experience but have only heard negative comments on this brand of springs.

[Mondeo]

Why dun consider the whole supension system, like Tokico also a good choice.

[Hcgiv942]

wat will be the cost like?

[Mondeo]

Must check it out, but It may not quite exp$$

[Hotcake]

You may consider KW coilover I think is about $1800 to $2000

Sport and comfort

[Mondeo]

Wah KW quite exp$$ , then rather go for Sachs kits at least half of the price

[Diesel]

U can get (2) Terra Springs at Waterloo for less than $200 but at that kind of price, i won't place too much hope for them to perform or last

 

Of the list i personally would go for Tanabe. I myself order a set of Teins, due to arrive next month.

 

Prior to Tein i had seriously considered Eibach (Prokit). I guess for a good set of springs u can't scrimp too much.

[Hcgiv942]

you have the name of the shop that sell terra for less than 200?

[Diesel]

It's 1 or 2 shops away from Tye Soon, at the ground floor... can't remember the name... think has a "Aik" in it. Last time was quoted $160...But i think it's better to give Terra a miss...

[Hcgiv942]

chop aik huat, the shop facing the road?

[Diesel]

Yep, that's the one!

[Vtim]

(1) merwede is a , some owners from SHC(now SHF) regreted installing it

 

not too sure about terra & voltland, but tanabe is a good choice

 

You can also try 'Eibach Pro-Kit', I have it on my one year old civic & it's

Edited November 29, 2002 by Vtim

[GDIzen]

Hey, you are running Eibach Pro-Kit also, any signs of sagging so far? Did you do the shocks as well?

 

My previous Jap rides used Terra that saggggggged, but the Tanabe's were shiok.... Now, with Continental makes, no choice but to go for either Sachs, Eibach or KW.

[Vtim]

What I can say about Eibach Pro-Kit is . So far no sagging

 

I'm still using the original shocks to retain a bit of comfort ride as there are no replacement shocks for the front as yet. The Koni's for the front replacement need a fair bit of work as only the cartridge is replace & need to drill/cut the sleeves (need to used back the sleeves).

 

For conti rides, Eibach springs + Sachs touring is the best combi for comfort & handling I remember reading somewhere that Sachs springs are actually OEM from Eibach