comparison: eibach v tein Htech springs

[m-licious]

i recently just changed from eibachs to teins and they are very different to say the least.

eibachs
pro: aggressive appearance (pretty much 1 finger gap in front, tucked in rear). virtually eliminated dive and squat. minimized roll. remarkably soft ride near stock comfort (for the record, i have a nonsport suspension)
con: occasional clearance issues. very rare but i was spooked by steep driveways/speed bumps. i couldn't get the rear camber within spec but others were able to.

tein Htechs
pro: haven't completed alignment yet, but the drop is so mild i can't imagine how it wouldn't be within spec. still looks better than stock
con: i think it rides stiffer than stock (which is expected) but also stiffer than my eibachs, which i found odd. comparing published rates led me to expect this but didn't think it'd be so obvious on the butt dyno.

if i could do a 3rd choice, i'd do the eibachs on sport shocks. which is probably what i'll do if my eibachs don't sell by the time my shocks blow.
i think others would simply go coilovers but they're not for me.

[murd3r3dM35]

are you selling your eibach springs? if so, how much? i'm looking for some springs before I get my 20's.

i have sport suspension....any advice?

[m-licious]

i think the eibachs would be great on a sport suspension if the shocks are a little higher/longer in front than the luxury's. it would therefore offer a better angle of approach and reduce clearance issues. the rare clearance problem and the fact that my shop couldn't get my rear wheels alignment within spec were my only problems with these. and it seems several members were able to get their camber within spec.

i loved my eibachs ride quality and handling, both of which were far superior to the Teins. it also had a far more aggressive appearance. now if you are getting 20s, especially wide ones, my understanding is that you may need the negative camber anyways to get your lips clear.

[murd3r3dM35]

good to hear. my wheels were just ordered today, 20x8.5 in front, 20x10 in back.

hopefully everything will look great.