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Offline Jereth_510

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WTB: lower springs
« on: February 01, 2016, 08:26:32 PM »
Going for Eibach sportline springs or somethings similar

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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2016, 09:23:04 AM »
I have a used set of BC Racing BR-Type coilovers for sale. The set was removed about 3 weeks ago before my '8 Solstice GXP was traded in. It has about 10k miles and it's clean and in a great shape (the car hibernated in winters). The spring rates were custom ordered so they are only 25-33% stiffer than stock rates. This allows a stock-like ride when the dampers are in softer settings.

I also have a Werks Racing rear subframe brace, a Covercraft custom-sized folding sunshade, and a Kappa Shield wind breaker for sale. Please send me a PM if interested in any of them.


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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2016, 02:42:00 PM »
I found these on Craigslist and just posted them on the BB.  $150 Prokit, never used.
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f30/f-s-eibach-lowering-springs-prokit-150-obo-silverdale-wa-123441/

These too, though some don't recommend cutting OEM springs. $50 bucks for 4 OEM struts and cut OEM springs
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f30/f-s-4-oem-fe3-struts-2inch-cut-oem-springs-50-nc-123337/

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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2016, 06:41:45 PM »
FYI-
The kappasphere springs are nothing more than cut OEM springs.
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2016, 06:43:32 PM »
FYI-
The kappasphere springs are nothing more than cut OEM springs.

The Kappasphere springs and the Eibach springs were both exactly the same as stock springs with 1 coil cut off.
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2016, 06:59:03 PM »
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2016, 08:02:44 PM »
At least it was all in one post this time, right Kelu?
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2016, 12:20:02 AM »
The Kappasphere springs and the Eibach springs were both exactly the same as stock springs with 1 coil cut off.
:huh: That's strange, here are a set of (front and back) Kappasphere springs, looks like the same amount of coils as the OEM springs!

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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2016, 12:37:08 AM »
Count the coils, looks to me like the bottom pic has 8 top has 7.
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2016, 12:46:50 AM »
They are not quite facing the same direction so the coil count is difficult. But yes, the bottom picture has one more loop.
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2016, 02:10:52 AM »
At least it was all in one post this time, right Kelu?
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2016, 10:42:44 AM »
Going for Eibach sportline springs or somethings similar
   I've got these on my car and am very pleased with them they lowered the car about an inch and a half and still maintained a decent ride

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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2016, 03:45:32 PM »
Some good information in the following thread
http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,8724.0.html

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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2016, 06:00:13 PM »
They are not quite facing the same direction so the coil count is difficult. But yes, the bottom picture has one more loop.

Looks like it's less then 1/4 of a coil shorter..... :devil:




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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2016, 10:00:33 AM »
POS VETT, sent you a PM about the coilovers. You still have them? Will they work on a Sky?
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2016, 10:12:10 AM »
I have a used set of BC Racing BR-Type coilovers for sale.


These are excellent and allow adjustment of shock stiffness as well as height up and down.  Someone should jump on these!
(FWIW I use these on my Solstice)
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2016, 10:21:38 AM »
These are excellent and allow adjustment of shock stiffness as well as height up and down.  Someone should jump on these!
(FWIW I use these on my Solstice)

That's why I'm asking. ;)
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2016, 10:29:59 PM »
These are excellent and allow adjustment of shock stiffness as well as height up and down.  Someone should jump on these!
(FWIW I use these on my Solstice)

Someone did
And they have been installed on my sky for a while now
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Re: WTB: lower springs
« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2016, 11:49:07 PM »
Oh. Ok. I might need different spring rates anyway.
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