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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Low drop

I know there are multiple springs out there that claim to drop 2.0" in the front and 2.5" in the back (for base Cobalts), but do ALL of them really drop exactly what they claim?.. Or will some inevitably sit lower?

Which is the REAL lowest drop?

Right now, I am aiming for Eibach Sportlines.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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my sportlines dropped me exactly 1'' front and 1.3'' in the rear so they should be within at least .2''
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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most of them drop wht they claim, i dont think anyone on css has ever complained about springs. they do wht they advertise.


i have SSC springs, i love the drop.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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I have the H&R's, supposed to be 1" front and 1.4 rear, but my front is very very low it tucks the tires. Hopefully nothing id wrong lol
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by andrew97
I have the H&R's, supposed to be 1" front and 1.4 rear, but my front is very very low it tucks the tires. Hopefully nothing id wrong lol
????? thts not rite, no cobalt is tucking tires with just springs. not one.

well, besides you
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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its prob not a good thing at all that it is very low but i love how it sits not going to complain. If i had a camera id take some pictures.
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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my k sports dropped more in the rear so i had to cut the fronts to get it to sit level again.Ksport FTL
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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dont waste your time with sportlines, H&Rs drop lower than sportlines - and mine is only the sport kit not the race kit which drops more.








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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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It says the H&R Race Kit drops 2.0" in the front and 1.6" in the back, on the website.

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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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thats the race kit, i have the sport kit
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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i had the b&g springs and it dropped me more than what i liked. front 1.6" /rear 2.0"
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 07MetallicSC
thats the race kit, i have the sport kit
Yes, that isn't much considering the the Eibach Sportline drops 2.0" in the front and 2.5" in the rear.

Originally Posted by hailcesar75
i had the b&g springs and it dropped me more than what i liked. front 1.6" /rear 2.0"
Exactly what I said above.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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yeah but I have a 2.4 ss and those eibach numbers are for base. I'd rather have the 1" front and 1.3" rear the sportlines offer. So if anyone interested. I'm selling my b&g springs, $200 obo.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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But the Sportlines are the lowest for the base, is what you're saying?
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Yup. Possibly, I never seen any springs that drop more. Only the b&g comes a close second
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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I havnt seen a set of sportlines that dropped more than H&Rs, everyone i see has wheel gap
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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How low are h&r?cuz my b&g are loooooooow
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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I personally have the eibach sportlines and love them. Go with the trend and buy what everyone else doe, go with the eibachs!! Don't be a leader, be a follower, do what others do!! GO EIBACH!
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 07MetallicSC
I havnt seen a set of sportlines that dropped more than H&Rs, everyone i see has wheel gap
Remind you I will be throwing them on an LS.

If that makes any difference.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Zach06CobaltSC
I personally have the eibach sportlines and love them. Go with the trend and buy what everyone else doe, go with the eibachs!! Don't be a leader, be a follower, do what others do!! GO EIBACH!
lol did that quote get you thru school?
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 07MetallicSC
dont waste your time with sportlines, H&Rs drop lower than sportlines - and mine is only the sport kit not the race kit which drops more.








clean lookin balt dude
reminds me of mine
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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thanks man! what happened to yours?
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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My buddy has the Tenzo R springs and his car dropped real low. You can only fit 1 finger between the rear tire and the fender.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MP Cobalt
My buddy has the Tenzo R springs and his car dropped real low. You can only fit 1 finger between the rear tire and the fender.
Yeah, they SAY they drop the same as the Eibach Sportlines.

..And that's what I'm talking about.

I know quite a few people with Sportlines, and you can fit more than 1 finger between the fender and rear tire.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Yeah I'd say sportlines are topnotch. Shoot I'm even willing to trade my b&g springs for sportlines. If anyone wants a slight lower drop than eibach's.
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