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there needs to be something more then the steeda offering and the intrax are discontinued.
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CFM, whatever you do, don't listen to Jon's raking drop suggestion. Even fender gap in the front and rear are key!
![]() The Steedas seem a bit unbalanced and not many are fans of progressives. ~200 lb/in front and ~250 lb/in rear would be ideal, I think. With a 1.75" to 2" drop; again, as long as the fender gap is the same front to rear.
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i bet theres a reason the gap is differant, handling, though diff spring rates could mabe compensate. i just think there had to be a reson for it (guess mabe for rear end cargo loading...).
anywho, looks are great and all as long as performance and functionality are not sacrificed.
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exactly... the rear is higher so it doesn't drag when the hatch is loaded. If you're getting performance springs, I can't imagine you'd be loading all that much in the back.
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You would be surprised. People who want the performance often do not want the loss of ability to haul stuff in the hatch or trunk. Michaelxi a few weeks ago just posted about how he had near a half ton of mulch in his hatch (he is on HR race springs) and how it handled it beautifully.
I think the most popular spring would be something like the old Apex 1.5 springs, decent drop, decent stiffness people go crazy trying to find those things anymore.
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performance dampers should not be a compromise but a true performance upgrade when you're going to be putting stiffer springs on teh car. even low-mid 200 rates would wear out stock dampers in a very short matter of time.
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lowering springs and no damper upgrades do not go together.
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It looks like most of our customers let their stock dampers go out first before they buy the performance dampers.
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It is the unfortunate trend... people want their cars to be lower more than they want it to handle better. Not that it affects this situation anyway, because the springs will be bought either way.
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Do spring rates like the steeda sport springs. Honestly, if you check out the rates and science behind it, it can take out quite a bit of understeer, and handles great. The rates are not crazy high, so it is also a comfortable ride. but have them 1/4 inch lower in the front and rear. Basically, a 1.75 drop.
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I like my Eibach Pro setup but I need something a bit stiffer. I would defiantly buy a set as long as I wouldn't have to change my dampers and shocks (Eibach Pro).
But if you offered a hell of a deal on a full set-up I would consider it.
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Any news on development, or has the project been scrapped?
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