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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
not posting in tech talk cause nobody ever goes in there and answers ur questions...so here goes...i just got the Eibach Drag spring kit and i installed them and my car LOOKS SO RETARDED!! IT SITS UP LIKE A 4X4!!! WTF!!! [Mad] [Mad] i even cut down one coil and it still sits super f*&%$#@ high!! im not buying new springs cost too much wtf do i do?? [Confused] Ima cut more coils any suggestion?? i want the car drilled!!! it literally sits 3 inches off the lip of the rear tire and about 2 inches off the front...NEED HELP ASAP! [Confused]

[ February 02, 2009, 01:36 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 
Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 
Drag springs always sit like that. Thats why I would never run em, they look retarded & worse than stock....

[ January 26, 2009, 12:59 AM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Pull them, get some 87-93 4 cyl springs and enjoy the 1" drop and decent performance at the strip

[ January 26, 2009, 01:06 AM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
ya but i want the stiffness and the air bag thats why i got them...but now i want the low ride height too...how many coils should i cut?? cause ima for sure do it...

[ January 26, 2009, 01:10 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
don't springs usually "settle" and eventually lower a bit?
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:
don't springs usually "settle" and eventually lower a bit?
Exactly. And that airbag? Ya, it would go in a stock spring no problem.

Drive the car around a bit. They WILL settle.

[ January 26, 2009, 08:38 AM: Message edited by: JohnB ]
 
Posted by EXcobra/LS1NOW (Member # 8408) on :
 
Too late you already cut???? Damn drag launches are gonna sit high but once you drive it an feel the weight transfer its all worth it!! But they will settle down some for sure.
 
Posted by gtowned. (Member # 8156) on :
 
on a drag spring you dont wanna cut more than 1 coil otherwise youre not gonna get what the spring is intended to do
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by gtowned.:
on a drag spring you dont wanna cut more than 1 coil otherwise youre not gonna get what the spring is intended to do
+1 most drag coils, no matter what brand tell you never to cut more the 1 coil...i run the moroso drag spring in the back. no air bag and my car sits fine(meaning stock). not the best pic but hey.

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[ January 26, 2009, 02:20 PM: Message edited by: warhorse58gt ]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
trust me guys my car is super high...theres no way they will settle down three inches..no way....i really dont care if i loose spring performance i just want the look and i know the springs will still do there job somewhat there stiff as hell!
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by warhorse58gt:
quote:
Originally posted by gtowned.:
on a drag spring you dont wanna cut more than 1 coil otherwise youre not gonna get what the spring is intended to do
+1 most drag coils, no matter what brand tell you never to cut more the 1 coil...i run the moroso drag spring in the back. no air bag and my car sits fine(meaning stock). not the best pic but hey.

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btw jon thanks for the input but i just want my car to sit real low like top of the tire low that just looks so sick...my car sits just like yours does in this pick and im not 110% about launch performance...i want the low look too...and i really dont think they will settle 3 inches!
 
Posted by 87GTCOBRA (Member # 7845) on :
 
MAN SHOULD WENT WITH THE SPORTLINES MINES SITS LIKE A DRAG CAR
 
Posted by 87GTCOBRA (Member # 7845) on :
 
MAN SHOULD WENT WITH THE SPORTLINES MINES SITS LIKE A DRAG CAR -
 
Posted by FoX GT (Member # 4587) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 87GTCOBRA:
MAN SHOULD WENT WITH THE SPORTLINES MINES SITS LIKE A DRAG CAR -
What do you expect when you buy a "Drag Launch Kit". LOL. They are cut to fit. I usually take out 1-1.5 coils.
 
Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
if i may ask, why did you buy "drag springs" if you don't care about launches and are more concerned about ride height? seems to me you shoulda just gone with a lowering spring like Eibach uses.

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[ January 26, 2009, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: shiftylx ]
 
Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
Ill post pics of my coil-over kit for you after I adjust it for a nice looking ride.

Mike
 
Posted by 427 StRoKeR SN94 (Member # 8722) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by shiftylx:
if i may ask, why did you buy "drag springs" if you don't care about launches and are more concerned about ride height? seems to me you shoulda just gone with a lowering spring like Eibach uses.

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+1 it makes no sence in what ur doing waste of money buying those and time [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
and not to mention the ride will suck if u cut too many coils. if its a street car, just get some lowering springs cuz lowering is what it seems your primary goal is
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
god damn nothing but a bunch of haters...i traded the drag kit for some old ass eibach pros and the drags were in the box so no waste of money and yes the car is just a race car...so not knowing it would make my car sit up so fuckn high it was a very good deal..this damn site is getting so old with the negative opinions so ill just stick to myself on tech questions...thanks anyways.... [BS flag]
 
Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 
then go someplace else...trust me you wont be missed. [burnout]

I've seen alot of whinny brats of the years.
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
so let me guess??? your a fuckn dick too right??? wow i really hope it made your day to read this whole thread and just had to post your stupid ass comment... [Smile]
 
Posted by 5LiterSpeeder (Member # 8234) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by shiftylx:
if i may ask, why did you buy "drag springs" if you don't care about launches and are more concerned about ride height? seems to me you shoulda just gone with a lowering spring like Eibach uses.

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shiftylx your car was bad ass- IMO the cleanest looking fox vert around [worship]
 
Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
rear coilovers. fuck the world.. remember 1.60 60ft. on full slicks..

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ps.. post in tech section sucka.. i'll still post on your shity topics.. or fuck call a hoe.. everyone has my #..

[ January 26, 2009, 11:09 PM: Message edited by: warhorse58gt ]
 
Posted by LS1EATR (Member # 2702) on :
 
hahahahaha [Big Grin] dam this is some funny shit good luck bro... there just helping you out, chill out [patriot]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LS1EATR:
hahahahaha [Big Grin] dam this is some funny shit good luck bro... there just helping you out, chill out [patriot]
actually u need to re-read the thread again..alot of it was not help just worthless opinions i did not need...i was lookin for answers and i got majority of haters...but o well cars done anyways looks fuckin mean ill have pics up soon..
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
took some pics today...sorry about the quality i gotta shitty camera [Roll Eyes] i love the look though looks mean...and i got the stiffness of "drag" springs too [patriot] man i need a headlight adjuster bracket lol [Wink]

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Posted by Daniel50 (Member # 5629) on :
 
when you launch that thing the tires are going to be hitting the body i bet
 
Posted by 427 StRoKeR SN94 (Member # 8722) on :
 
yeah it look like it its gona rub when u launch better roll those back panels
 
Posted by 427 StRoKeR SN94 (Member # 8722) on :
 
i wasnt trying to be a dick but u shoulda never cut those coils off specialy with those tires good luck
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
they are rolled trust me in person i gotta good enough gap been doin this for awhile now [Wink]
 
Posted by getjobdone (Member # 4666) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
they are rolled trust me in person i gotta good enough gap been doin this for awhile now [Wink]
awhile; as in long enough to understand the fundamentals of drag springs? [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by 87GTCOBRA (Member # 7845) on :
 
THAT NOTCH IS FUCKIN WEAK! LOL HAHAHA JUST WAIT TILL I PUT SOME COMCAST CABLE JUICE THAT HIGH SPPED SHIT ON MY TIRES AND NOBODYS CATCHING ME
 
Posted by 87GTCOBRA (Member # 7845) on :
 
O YEA IT ANIT GONNA RUB EATHER
 
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
I don't think anyone is hating on you bro. But ur post makes as much sense as me buying or trading for lowering springs then adding on coils to raise it up like drag springs.

Drag springs raise the car for weight transfer. So they did what they were supposed 2. U cutting them defeats the purpose. But if ur happy with what u did then who cares. But I wouldn't complain when everyone calls u out on it.
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
you guys still dont understand I GOT BRAND NEW SPRINGS FOR SOME EIBACH AND STOCK SPRINGS!!!! WHO WOULDNT TRADE???!! I DONT CARE IF THERE DRAG SPRINGS OR NOT...I JUST WANTED THE LOOK AND I GUARANTEE I WILL STILL GET THE PERFORMANCE, MY CAR IS STIFF AS HELLL JUST LIKE WHEN IT WAS SITTING TEN FEET HIGH LOL....
 
Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
MY CAR IS STIFF AS HELLL JUST LIKE WHEN IT WAS SITTING TEN FEET HIGH LOL....
Umm just to let you know, "drag" springs arent known or designed to be "stiff". They are designed for weight transfer. [Wink] After reading your thread I can tell you I have no idea what your ending goal was or is

[ January 29, 2009, 05:44 AM: Message edited by: HaulinAss Motorsports ]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAss Motorsports:
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
MY CAR IS STIFF AS HELLL JUST LIKE WHEN IT WAS SITTING TEN FEET HIGH LOL....
Umm just to let you know, "drag" springs arent known or designed to be "stiff". They are designed for weight transfer. [Wink] After reading your thread I can tell you I have no idea what your ending goal was or is
and after reading this thread i realized ill never asked for others opinions again...my mistake...what a dumb idea to post help ON THIS SITE... [BS flag]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SIC9250:
you guys still dont understand I GOT BRAND NEW SPRINGS FOR SOME EIBACH AND STOCK SPRINGS!!!! WHO WOULDNT TRADE???!! I DONT CARE IF THERE DRAG SPRINGS OR NOT...I JUST WANTED THE LOOK AND I GUARANTEE I WILL STILL GET THE PERFORMANCE, MY CAR IS STIFF AS HELLL JUST LIKE WHEN IT WAS SITTING TEN FEET HIGH LOL....
guess nobody can read huh?....NEVER CARED ABOUT THE FACT THAT I HAD "DRAG" SPRINGS!!!! ASKED OPINIONS ABOUT HOW MANY COILS I SHOULD CUT FOR THE LOOK...REGARDLESS IF DRAG SPRINGS OR NOT I HAD EM SO I CUT EM...WASNT GONNA GO OUT AND BUY OR FIND ANOTHER SET AND YES THEY MAY BE CUT BUT I GUARANTEE THEY WILL DO THE JOB...JUST WAIT TILL I CUT 60 FT TIMES ON EVERYONE... [Wink] WHATS FUNNY IS HALF THE PEOPLE THAT COMMENTED ON MY THREAD DONT EVEN GO TO THE TRACK OR RACE THERE CARS FOR THAT MATTER.... BUT IM THE ONE WHO DOESNT KNOW WHAT THERE DOING RIGHT??? LOL..OK... [BS flag]

[ January 29, 2009, 09:52 AM: Message edited by: SIC9250 ]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
honestly though i dont expect anyone from this site to understand where i was getting at.. your all to narrow minded to actually read a thread where i asked for something completly different then u gave opinions on so im not really stressin off the neg feedback i got...so ya fuck this thread.... [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
That looks good. But who knows how it will work until you try it out. Bring that thing out on the street or track and see how it does. I wouldn't have cut thoses coils myself but the again I wouldn't get drag springs. Hope it works out for you.
 
Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5LiterSpeeder:
quote:
Originally posted by shiftylx:
if i may ask, why did you buy "drag springs" if you don't care about launches and are more concerned about ride height? seems to me you shoulda just gone with a lowering spring like Eibach uses.

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shiftylx your car was bad ass- IMO the cleanest looking fox vert around [worship]
thanks man [patriot]
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
Basically you want it to sit low, but still luanch like a drag set up. Correct???? So why not spend the extra cash and do a coilover swap?? [Confused]
 
Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
coilovers huh?? [Roll Eyes] ya i wish im building on a budget [patriot]
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
And there are budget ones out there........ You know, the great part about most people is their lack of knowledge or their willingness to listen and take suggestions.

When it comes to coilover kits the sleeve style kits do accomplish the same and the threaded shock style ones. Kits like the Moroso, or QA1, even the Granitelli*(spelling) are decent kits. Then depending on the Spring legnth and spring rate you order, you get your desired ride height and firmness you want.

You could have gotten a budget set-up for under $200 for the rear easily. And finding front lowering springs isn't hard. Craigslist or even here.

Don't get snappy at people when you do get advice. Some of it makes more sence then using just crappy drop springs on a track car. [Roll Eyes]
 




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