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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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Official Springs Info Thread

I need some help with this, I want to put together a list of all the springs available for the Cobalt with drop info, ride quality(scale of 1[rough] to 5[smooth]), etc. So feel free to add to the list and post your pictures to fill in the missing info.

Eibach Sportline
SS/SC Front Drop:
SS/SC Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

LS/LT Front Drop:
LS/LT Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

Eibach Pro-Kit
SS/SC Front Drop:
SS/SC Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

LS/LT Front Drop: 1.6"
LS/LT Rear Drop: 1.8"
Ride Quality: 5


Progress Sport
SS/SC Front Drop: 1.8"
SS/SC Rear Drop: 2.0"
Ride Quality: 4
Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3

LS/LT Front Drop:
LS/LT Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

Ion RL Front Drop=1.2"
Ion RL Rear Drop=1.8"
ride quality=4
Pic 1

SSC springs/Canuck Motorsports
SS/SC Front Drop: 1.5"
SS/SC Rear Drop: 1.3"
Ride Quality: 4

LS/LT Front Drop:
LS/LT Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

Tenzo R
SS/SC Front Drop:
SS/SC Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

LS/LT Front Drop:
LS/LT Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

SS/SC Springs
LS/LT Front Drop: 1"
LS/LT Rear Drop: 1"
Ride Quality: 5

H&R Race Springs
SS/SC Front Drop:
SS/SC Rear Drop:
Ride Quality: 3.5

LS/LT Front Drop:
LS/LT Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

Ksport Springs
SS/SC Front Drop:
SS/SC Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

LS/LT Front Drop:
LS/LT Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

Cobalt-Addiction #1
SS/SC Front Drop:
SS/SC Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

LS/LT Front Drop:
LS/LT Rear Drop:
Ride Quality:

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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Progress Sport
SS/SC Front Drop: 1.8 inches
SS/SC Rear Drop: 2.0 inches
Ride Quality: i'd give it a 4

MY RIDE!

i also have 235/40/zr18 tires on there, they do a pretty good job of filling in the gap too FYI.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:46 AM
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I give Progress springs a 4 for ride quality also. I would only give the stock springs a 3. The car handles so much better with the Progress springs.

You should put "SSC/Canuck Motorsports". They are the same. I had the Canuck springs on for a week. I give them a 3. They are too soft in my opinion.

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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may i just suggest you also include the stance for each springs? (like flat or lower in rear/ higher in front and vice versa?)..just a thought... some ppl like the stock stance but lower..some like it lower in the back than the front some like it dead flat
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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SSC Springs:

1.5 front/1.3 rear

rides great..and very cheap priced..
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:03 AM
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i can give you progress springs on a lt by the end of the week,if someone doesn't beat me to it.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by eurochevy
may i just suggest you also include the stance for each springs? (like flat or lower in rear/ higher in front and vice versa?)..just a thought... some ppl like the stock stance but lower..some like it lower in the back than the front some like it dead flat
You can get a good idea what the springs are going to do to the stance by comparing the front/rear drop heights
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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Is the Sport\SS2.4 stock ride height the same as the LS/LT or the SS/SC?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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Should be closer to the SS/SC numbers
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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on an IRL
progress spring's
front drop=1.2
rear drop=1.8
ride quality=4
min settled at 1.1 front and 1.5 rear and was DEAD EVEN
here's an 05 non comp STOCK height

here's the 07 comp with progress

and here's a full veiw
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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what about the lsj on the base models
f/r:-1,-1 for me
ride quality feels stock
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jn2
what about the lsj on the base models
f/r:-1,-1 for me
ride quality feels stock
you mean the last one where it says SS/SC on LS/LT?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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this is ride comfort compared to stock correct? because if ss/sc on a ls/ lt is a 4 for ride quality..then what do you call my sisters audi a4? because my cobalt feels pretty stiff..cause her audi u don't even feel any bumps
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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Yes, the ride comfort would be compared to stock
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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you forgot H&R springs


H&R Race Springs:


SS Front drop: (i will get numbers tonight)
SS Rear drop: (i will get numbers tonight)
Ride Quality: 6-7 (i also have konis)
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dunkinuts
you forgot H&R springs


H&R Race Springs:


SS Front drop: (i will get numbers tonight)
SS Rear drop: (i will get numbers tonight)
Ride Quality: 6-7 (i also have konis)
Ride quality is on a scale of 1-5.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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dont forget about us SS/NA guys
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Also, I dont think they sell the SSC Springs anymore..
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rangerondubz
Also, I dont think they sell the SSC Springs anymore..
You can still get Canuck Motorsports springs. They are made in the same factory and offer the same drop.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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this is a good thread... nice work ryan
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
Ride quality is on a scale of 1-5.
oopps then a 3-4
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Don't forget the Ksport Springs and the #1 Cobalt-Addiction Springs
Just thought I would add to the list ReignSS I don't know the specs on how much drop they offer
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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List updated, and bump for more reviews/info!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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Eibach Pro-Kit

LS/LT Front Drop: 1.6
LS/LT Rear Drop: 1.8
Ride Quality: 5
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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i had the eibach sportlines
rode great definitely 5
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