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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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how are the sportline springs?

i think im gonna take the cheaper route to lowering my car and get the eibach sportlines....what do you guys think about these??
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Cheaper route???

Sportlines= $250

Sprint, Progress, Zenn, Gold Line, Tenzo-R, K-Sport, #1, Canuck Motorsports, Road Magnet = UNDER $250 (most around the $150 range)

Sportlines are the MOST expensive spring out there for our cars. Maybe your trying to say your not going coilovers, but not many Cobalt owners go that route.......most guys just go springs.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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I love my sportlines, and as far as him saying cheaper route I think he was referring to it being cheaper then coilovers
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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They are the best thing I have done with my car. If you get them you will not be disappointed.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JRelly
I love my sportlines, and as far as him saying cheaper route I think he was referring to it being cheaper then coilovers
I already pointed that out, but ok.

Sportlines provide a nice drop and all, but for handling, I wouldnt say they're all that great. I chose Sportlines b/c I daily drive my car and I dont want a harsh ride. But after driving friend's cars (driven an Integra, an STI and a Mustang GT w/ coilovers) w/ full coilover setups, my car feels like a wild west wagon, lol.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteSSBalt
Cheaper route???

Sportlines= $250

Sprint, Progress, Zenn, Gold Line, Tenzo-R, K-Sport, #1, Canuck Motorsports, Road Magnet = UNDER $250 (most around the $150 range)

Sportlines are the MOST expensive spring out there for our cars. Maybe your trying to say your not going coilovers, but not many Cobalt owners go that route.......most guys just go springs.
Coilovers = 1000 + so yeah it's the cheap route...
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Coilovers = 1000 + so yeah it's the cheap route...
lol, yeah, but no adjustability I had ST springs on my RX-7, and later switched to $1,100 Tein Super Streets, and they were well worth it for the track. If your gonna track the car, you're gonna need coilovers for dampening adjustability to be competitive. That, or springs + adjustable shocks, like the Koni's. But springs + Konis= about the same price as coilovers.

Ground Control coilovers are sleeve and spring style, not a full coilover, and offer height adjustability, but no dampening adjustability. But they're only $400 vs. $1,000 for the K-Sports, B+Gs, KWs, etc etc. So basically, for an extra $150 over Sportlines you can have height adjustability, which is a nice thing to have, b/c its not always fun being low. Just a thought.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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I love my SSC (Superior Spot Chassis) springs. You can get them from ZZP or Cobalt Addiciton for like $160ish. They are cheaper, handle great, and ride better a lot better than Sportlines will as I have had a set of Sportlines on my old Z24 and currently have them on my Integra. Check my gallery for pitcures of the car with and without the springs. It's obvious which ones are with and without the springs.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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thanks for the input guys, sorry i wasnt near the comp but yea i was refering to coilovers being the more expensive route, has anyone else tried the ssc springs... any more input on which springs or method of lowering my car to go...basically what im looking for is def the drop to make the car look nicer, better handling is always nice and a nice ride would be great too...im not going to the track at all or racing autocross or anything like that...just a daily driver trying to make nicer....thanks again keep it coming

can anyone post some pics?? thanksssssss

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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Buy them, no regrets they are the best


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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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They are the best thing I have done with my car. If you get them you will not be disappointed.
I agree, some of the best money I've spent on the car.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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ok so where should i buy them?? whats the best place
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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i got mine from thmotorsports (supporting vendor)
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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k real quick is the sportlines better than the progressives...ie. better drop, ride, handling?
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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i dont know, the drop is more with the sportlines than the progress, but i hear the progress dosent have as good as a ride. im not sure. either way i think you'll be happy
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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I just attempted to buy some from Cobalt Performance Parts, but got screwed. Thank god for PayPal. Anyways, I know that Modern Performance (supporting vendor) has the cheapest sportlines ($219).
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 2K5SS/SC?
I love my SSC (Superior Spot Chassis) springs. You can get them from ZZP or Cobalt Addiciton for like $160ish. They are cheaper, handle great, and ride better a lot better than Sportlines will as I have had a set of Sportlines on my old Z24 and currently have them on my Integra. Check my gallery for pitcures of the car with and without the springs. It's obvious which ones are with and without the springs.
My Sportlines actually ride smoother/softer than my stock springs did.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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yea im gonna go sportlines....if anyone has teh time, post pics of ur ride with the sportlines...thanks
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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i'll post a link

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/general-cobalt-68/dropped-sportlines-w-views-pics-92673/

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:33 AM
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thanks so much, that jus made up my mind for good, i love them and i love the way ur car looks man, good stuff
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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thanks
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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oh by the way... will the stock struts be ok with these springs...i have 10k on my 07 right now
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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i have 10k on my '07, so far im good
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wheel gap vs curb clearance doesnt get much better than that
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