Lowering Springs

PHOENIX · 02-15-2006, 07:47 AM

This is for those of you that are in the market or want to learn more about the different types of lowering springs offered for the 2nd Gen MR2, here is a list that I have compiled.

Intrax
http://www.intraxsuspension.com

- 1.6 rear drop
- 1.6 front drop

Tein S Tech
http://www.tein.com/ti/y96.html

- 1.54 front drop
- 1.69 rear drop

Eibach Pro-Kit
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...63835500015171
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...73393900010192

- 1.0 front drop
- 1.0 rear drop

Eibach Sportline
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...63835500015171
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...32779900010192

- 1.6 front drop
- 1.6 rear drop

H&R
http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html

- 1.4 front drop
- 1.3 rear drop

PHOENIX · 02-15-2006, 07:48 AM

TRD
http://www.trdusa.com/SearchDatabase.asp

- 1.0 rear drop
- 1.0 front drop

RSR
http://www.rs-r.com/products/suspens...wn_springs.php

- 0.8 front drop
- 1.0 rear drop

Suspension techniques
http://www.stracing.com/springs.html

- 1.4 front drop
- 1.4 rear drop

HKS
http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=731

- 0.8 front drop
- 0.9 rear drop

Tanabe
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/springs/sp...tions.asp?id=3

- 1.0 front drop
- 1.0 rear drop

PHOENIX · 02-15-2006, 07:49 AM

i need a picture of the trd springs and preferably a better one for the Tanabe springs.

If any of you know about any more springs that i havnt listed, please feel free to let me know.

Eventually we will be getting a struts thread and full coilover thread going.

MR2TuRbZ · 02-15-2006, 12:14 PM

heres a side shot of my mr2 with Eibach Sportlines installed on 17s

its actually about a 1/2inch lower as this pic was taken right after they were installed... they've settled down a touc more

PHOENIX · 02-19-2006, 10:21 AM

Product Review buttons are now up and functional, feel free to click on a button and post your personal experiences on these struts. This will help people in the market decide which product to choose.

hmong337 · 02-21-2006, 12:05 AM

what's the difference in ride quality between linear and progressive?

EL PAALO · 02-21-2006, 12:40 PM

in theory progressive is softer for normal driving and then stiffer for spirited stuff so they are technically more comfortable.
However, I prefer a slightly stiffer than stock linear because springs aren't smart enough to change from soft to hard imo.

mr2drift · 02-22-2006, 05:10 PM

Here's a pic of the Tanabe GF210s I just received.
Note: Springs are bright orange with GF210 Japan Labeled on it along with
SW20 for the MKII springs.

PHOENIX · 02-22-2006, 05:16 PM

perfect, thread updated. exactly what i needed.....Thanks

be sure to let us know what you think about them when you get them on and drive around for a little bit by clicking the product review button.

ni-sama · 02-27-2006, 02:28 PM

trdpringsresize.JPG

Here's a TRD springs pic

PHOENIX · 02-27-2006, 03:24 PM

Thanks!

thread updated

EL PAALO · 06-27-2006, 07:35 PM

is the drop listed for 91's or 93's?
springrates?

Raptor13x · 06-27-2006, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmong337

what's the difference in ride quality between linear and progressive?

Linear is always the same spring rate, progressive becomes stiffer as the spring compresses. Progressive springs allow for better ride quality while still offering good protection against bottoming out the suspension when cornering or hitting bumps. However, linear springs give the driver more predictable handling because the spring rate doesn't change with weight transfer.

Raptor13x · 06-27-2006, 07:54 PM

Here's all the spring rate data that I have:

Stock Springs (1991 MR2 Turbo):
Front: 130 lb/in (linear)
Rear: 209 lb/in (linear)

TRD Springs:
Front: 168 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop
Rear: 308 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop

Eibach Springs (Pro-Kit):
Front: 100-210 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop
Rear: 140-303 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop

Tokico Springs:
Front: 126 lb/in (progressive) 0.75 inch drop
Rear: 141 lb/in (linear?) 0.75 inch drop

H&R Springs:
Front: 230-260 lb/in (progressive) 1.5 inch drop
Rear: 235 lb/in (linear) 1.4 inch drop

Suspension Techniques Springs:
Front: 98-150 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop
Rear: 179-235 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop

Tein S-Tech Springs:
Front: 140 lbs/in
Rear: 269 lbs/in

Tein HT Springs:
Front: 224 lbs/in
Rear: 504 lbs/in

Imr2an · 11-30-2006, 05:55 PM

Raptor and Phoenix great job both of you guys this is an awsome post!!! Also you guys know much (or anyone) know much about the RSR springs? Seems some people like it but no real details on it....

RePete · 11-30-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imr2an

Raptor and Phoenix great job both of you guys this is an awsome post!!! Also you guys know much (or anyone) know much about the RSR springs? Seems some people like it but no real details on it....

RSR is just the new 'It' spring for dudes to go ga-ga over, nothing special. Here are their stats:

RSR Down Springs SUS (progressive)
Front: 176lb/in. 0.8" drop
Rear: 279lb/in. 1.0" drop

RSR Heavy Duty Race (progressive)
Front: 201lb/in. 0.8" drop
Rear: 346lb/in. 1.0 drop

There's a new one called the Ti2000 but I don't think there are any made for MR2s.

Mike_E_P · 07-30-2007, 04:50 PM

how much of a drop do you think this guy has?

02-15-2006, 07:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tachikawa, Japan Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 71 Thanked 216 Times in 163 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (39/100% )	Lowering Springs This is for those of you that are in the market or want to learn more about the different types of lowering springs offered for the 2nd Gen MR2, here is a list that I have compiled. Intrax http://www.intraxsuspension.com - 1.6 rear drop - 1.6 front drop Tein S Tech http://www.tein.com/ti/y96.html - 1.54 front drop - 1.69 rear drop Eibach Pro-Kit http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...63835500015171 http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...73393900010192 - 1.0 front drop - 1.0 rear drop Eibach Sportline http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...63835500015171 http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...32779900010192 - 1.6 front drop - 1.6 rear drop H&R http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html - 1.4 front drop - 1.3 rear drop Last edited by PHOENIX; 02-19-2006 at 10:00 AM.

02-15-2006, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tachikawa, Japan Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 71 Thanked 216 Times in 163 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (39/100% )	TRD http://www.trdusa.com/SearchDatabase.asp - 1.0 rear drop - 1.0 front drop RSR http://www.rs-r.com/products/suspens...wn_springs.php - 0.8 front drop - 1.0 rear drop Suspension techniques http://www.stracing.com/springs.html - 1.4 front drop - 1.4 rear drop HKS http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=731 - 0.8 front drop - 0.9 rear drop Tanabe http://www.tanabe-usa.com/springs/sp...tions.asp?id=3 - 1.0 front drop - 1.0 rear drop Last edited by PHOENIX; 02-27-2006 at 03:52 PM.

02-21-2006, 12:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,328 Thanks: 4 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	in theory progressive is softer for normal driving and then stiffer for spirited stuff so they are technically more comfortable. However, I prefer a slightly stiffer than stock linear because springs aren't smart enough to change from soft to hard imo. __________________ WHEELSPECS.COM - a ridiculous number of wheel pics & links

02-27-2006, 03:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tachikawa, Japan Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 71 Thanked 216 Times in 163 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (39/100% )	Thanks! thread updated __________________ Moving to Eureka, California March 2009 Click here if you have requested or want to request parts from me.

02-15-2006, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tachikawa, Japan Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 71 Thanked 216 Times in 163 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (39/100% )	i need a picture of the trd springs and preferably a better one for the Tanabe springs. If any of you know about any more springs that i havnt listed, please feel free to let me know. Eventually we will be getting a struts thread and full coilover thread going.

02-15-2006, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
MR2TuRbZ Local V8 Killer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 556 Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	heres a side shot of my mr2 with Eibach Sportlines installed on 17s its actually about a 1/2inch lower as this pic was taken right after they were installed... they've settled down a touc more

02-19-2006, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tachikawa, Japan Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 71 Thanked 216 Times in 163 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (39/100% )	Product Review buttons are now up and functional, feel free to click on a button and post your personal experiences on these struts. This will help people in the market decide which product to choose.

02-21-2006, 12:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 847 Thanks: 94 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	what's the difference in ride quality between linear and progressive?

02-22-2006, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr2drift AKA Kogashiwa Kai Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Here's a pic of the Tanabe GF210s I just received. Note: Springs are bright orange with GF210 Japan Labeled on it along with SW20 for the MKII springs.

02-22-2006, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tachikawa, Japan Posts: 7,262 Thanks: 71 Thanked 216 Times in 163 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (39/100% )	perfect, thread updated. exactly what i needed.....Thanks be sure to let us know what you think about them when you get them on and drive around for a little bit by clicking the product review button.

02-27-2006, 02:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
ni-sama MR2 Owners Alumni Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	trdpringsresize.JPG Here's a TRD springs pic

06-27-2006, 07:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,328 Thanks: 4 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	is the drop listed for 91's or 93's? springrates?

06-27-2006, 07:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Raptor13x Show me your genitals Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 50 miles east of Hell, 2 hours from Climax Posts: 3,574 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Here's all the spring rate data that I have: Stock Springs (1991 MR2 Turbo): Front: 130 lb/in (linear) Rear: 209 lb/in (linear) TRD Springs: Front: 168 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop Rear: 308 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop Eibach Springs (Pro-Kit): Front: 100-210 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop Rear: 140-303 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop Tokico Springs: Front: 126 lb/in (progressive) 0.75 inch drop Rear: 141 lb/in (linear?) 0.75 inch drop H&R Springs: Front: 230-260 lb/in (progressive) 1.5 inch drop Rear: 235 lb/in (linear) 1.4 inch drop Suspension Techniques Springs: Front: 98-150 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop Rear: 179-235 lb/in (progressive) 1 inch drop Tein S-Tech Springs: Front: 140 lbs/in Rear: 269 lbs/in Tein HT Springs: Front: 224 lbs/in Rear: 504 lbs/in

11-30-2006, 05:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Imr2an Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 59 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Raptor and Phoenix great job both of you guys this is an awsome post!!! Also you guys know much (or anyone) know much about the RSR springs? Seems some people like it but no real details on it....

07-30-2007, 04:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mike_E_P No Skills Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 47 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	how much of a drop do you think this guy has?