T44 springs

[auditude at neta.com]

Hi Darryl,

By "spec" do you mean they make springs to "fit" that application?  Or, are you referring to the spring 
"rates" of Eibach, B+G, H&R, and whoever else?

I have heard that the H&R's are noticeably firmer than the Eibach's, so if there is not much difference 
between them in your view, I'm wondering if that is in regards to spring rates or fitment or what.

I know Intrax springs tend to really slam a car down pretty low, at least some of their spring models do.  
That's not what I'm looking for, for the 5kcstq anyway.

I understand both B+G and Eibach (and/or H&R) use Wafios spring making machines.  I don't know if that 
makes a difference, that they are the same model spring machines, or if everyone uses those machines.

I have no experience with Eibachs, but I know they have a good reputation.  I had H&R's on an (admittedly 
underdamped and very light) Saturn and I thought they were a bit stiff.  But then again, I put the stock 
springs back in and sometimes think it's unnecessarily sporty (SL2's are firmer sprung than SL1/SL's, 
stock).

I'm not all that crazy about Sprint springs or Suspension Techniques, but I can't back that up with 
anything except maybe prejudice.

MMRUSA something or another dot com has B+G's for like $209, which isn't bad.  If you can get a better 
price than that on some springs I may have heard of, I might be interested.  I guess I'd most be interested 
in an Eibach-spec (and quality level) alternative.

Thanks,

Ken

usaquattro at aol.com wrote:
> 
> There are many Spring Manufactures that have that spec still
> available.  I have worked for all of the above manufactures at one or
> another over the last 20yrs.  The B+G and the Intrax are the same spec
> and where design and manufactured by the same company.  I can purchase
> direct from the manufacture. The H&R and Eibachs are pretty much the
> same with a little difference between the two, but there are still
> quite a few other manufactures that still make and stock that spec
> that are as good or better. There is a domestic supplier here in the
> US that makes a quality spring and tuners like Dinan, Ford Motorsport,
> Saleen etc , etc., use.  There pricing and production is much more
> flexible than Eibachs NA and H&R NA. If you would like help let me
> know.
> 
> Darryl