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Old 03-13-2003, 05:45 PM
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What are the best aftermarket springs for an 88 gxl. I need them to go with my kyb agx shocks. I'm leaning towards eibach or suspension techniques.
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either one of those is a good choice.



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ST are good. That's what I have and what I recommend.
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What I was concerned about is the ST are only 120 lb/inch front and rear linear while the Eibachs are progressive and 70/185 lb/inch front and 85/165 lb/inch rear. The equal rates of the ST springs look like they would make the car oversteer more, or at least reduce understeer, which I hate. Stock rates are 90/95 front/back. I don't like the idea of the softer initial rate than stock.
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hmm, how about racing beat? 130f and 80r ?



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Do you guys know the rates of intrax and apex? The new car came with intrax aqnd I still have apex from my old one. Which one do you guys recommend I use?



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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Mar 13 2003, 07:23 PM
hmm, how about racing beat? 130f and 80r ?



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The RB springs are pretty good.
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I like the eibachs, they are easier on my kidneys
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I like a stiff suspension, so I don't mind.
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I like my ST springs. Gotta slow turning onto some of the streets in my neighborhood so I don't scrape though.
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