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Red5_02

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• May 28, 2006

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Just wondering what peoples' thoughts were on the JDM springs that people are selling on eBay for like 50 bucks. Didn't know if they were any good or if they should be avoided. Thanks for the feedback.

 

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Pretzellogic

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• May 28, 2006

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You get what you pay for.

Eibach and Tein are a good bet.

 

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awsmp5

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• May 28, 2006

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hey pretzellogic, are you on the sportlines or the prokits?

i'm htinkin about the prokits cuz its a small drop and tahts pretty much what i'm looking for. but they cost a lot...

 

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JOMO

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• May 28, 2006

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nope, dont get those springs. Any coilovers/springs sold on ebay for that cheap are not good quality.

Eibach,tien,goldline,espiler, ground control coilovers, skunk2coilovers are the most common used.

 

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JCell

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• May 28, 2006

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they used to sell as fake Tein S springs


nuff said

 

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• May 28, 2006

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uhhh use common sense... anything with "JDM" or "J-spec" in the product/brand name itself simply implies that:
-it's no name s*** that got "branded"
-it's cheap ass s*** to rob your hard earned money and possibly put your life at risk when using that s***

now if you want *real* genuine JDM springs (as in springs sold in the Japanese market ONLY), then you'll have to look harder... there's some on imazda for sale right now too

 

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• May 28, 2006

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tein s tech (authentic, lol), and tokico HP aka "blues" are a great combo. Had mine on for prob 18k miles and still very happy with the combo.

 

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• May 28, 2006

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awsmp5 said:

hey pretzellogic, are you on the sportlines or the prokits?

i'm htinkin about the prokits cuz its a small drop and tahts pretty much what i'm looking for. but they cost a lot...

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Prokit with Tokico Blues. The cost is worth it; you're paying for research and quality of product. As handling is an asset for this car (As well as a safety concern), it's something that shouldn't be done cheaply or half-assed.

Any more of a drop and I wouldn't be able to use this car as a daily driver.

 

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Red5_02

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• May 28, 2006

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Yeah, I figured all that. Just wanted to know if anyone had actually gotten them. Would like to get Tokicos. Found a whole kit for $465 shipped.

 

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mountjonas

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• May 28, 2006

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i had the prokit/tociko blues combo. very nice.

 

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jadonP5

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• May 28, 2006

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Pretzellogic said:

shouldn't be done cheaply or half-assed.

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i prefer "half-assedly" in that context.

 

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• May 28, 2006

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mountjonas said:

i had the prokit/tociko blues combo. very nice.

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they're fine if you're looking for just a lowered ride and decent comfort... the prokits are really soft springs that don't give the best handling in the world.... not bad, but not great

 

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mountjonas

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• May 28, 2006

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TheMAN said:

they're fine if you're looking for just a lowered ride and decent comfort... the prokits are really soft springs that don't give the best handling in the world.... not bad, but not great

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that's exactly why i got them. i don't autocross and i don't drive aggressive. i just wanted a lower ride that wasn't harsh and didn't want to blow the stock struts. i'm sure there's better solutions out there, but this didn't break the bank.

 

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• May 28, 2006

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TheMAN said:

they're fine if you're looking for just a lowered ride and decent comfort... the prokits are really soft springs that don't give the best handling in the world.... not bad, but not great

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Does it handle as good as stock?

 

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• May 28, 2006

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jadonP5 said:

i prefer "half-assedly" in that context.

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You got me there.

And I'm an English teacher, too.

 

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• May 28, 2006

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FrolessWonder said:

Does it handle as good as stock?

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of course... otherwise, they wouldn't be real springs