So my tib has 90k miles on it and I'm going to redo the suspension on it. Would it be a bad move to get Eibach pro kit springs, and new stock shocks, or should i just go with new NEX coilovers. I've heard your suspension wears out really quick when you put lowering springs on stock shocks. True or False, what do you guys think?

 

i have eibachs, they're just perfecto. however, i have no idea, you could have a good coilover for much much cheaper and still be in the same game. good question, however i can only answer on my own behalf.

 

id love to see some airride on there man, lol. you would get to drop it so low cool.gif

 

There are dozens of posts about different suspension setups and everyone has their own preference so you might want to read through some of them to form your own opinion. I have the Eibach Pro-Kit springs and I'm very happy with them. I installed KYB GR2 struts with them. If you are replacing the struts anyway, I wouldn't install OEM because they are far more expensive than the KYB's and the KYB's have a lifetime warranty and are good for lowering springs up to 1.5" drop. I've heard that the OEM struts don't last very long when paired with lowering springs.

As far as the NEX coilovers go, I think there is only one member on here that has them so they are unproven over the long term. Generally speaking you get what you pay for. If they are about $400 less than any other coilover there is likely a reason for that.

In the end you have to decide what is most important to you. The Eibach/KYB setup is proven and gives good results with not much degradation in ride. The coilovers will give you lots of adjustability but will likely result in a much firmer (if not harsh) ride on any setting you have them at.

 

not always entirely, eibach is a big brand and their distributors probably make a ton of cash thanks to inflated prices. ajay is the member to talk to on the nex coilovers, however his are fairly new too.

i really don't have a straight answer for you, it's price vs. product. all i can say is if you want garunteed product quality and satisfaction eibach is the best way to go. for me i'm a daily driver so i need to survive the harsh city roads.

 

ive been HEAVILY dropped on stock struts over 2 years now. plan was to replace them once they blew, they just havent blown yet.

and just to point out.

KYB GR2's are OEM replacements. and there warrentee doesnt cover if you had them installed on lowered springs or coilovers.