Hello all! I have been looking at these forums since '09, when I got my 5sp SRM. I have been waiting patiently untill my stock tires were dead to do any kind of modification to the car. Well, soon, they will be ready to eat it, and time has come for new socks and shoes. I have already picked out my setup with 18 X 8.5 wheels, at a +35 offset, and 225/40 tires.

Now, I've read tons, and WAS settled on the NF210's, based on CIONIDE's review, but it seems even the DF210's are a ride improvement over stock. Then I read on the Sportlines, which seem even better. Im looking to do several things:
1. Smooth out the "bouncyness" when cruising. Seems every little bump plays the suspension. Not bad, but if it can be reduced/iliminated, GREAT.
2. Reduce the gap between the wheel wells and tops of the wheels. Not looking to tuck, just cover the ground between the two. If the rear rides a tad higher than front, no big deal.
3. Improve handling and overall ride. I drive a bit spritedly, and wouldn't want to have to constantly be worrying about rubbing.
4. Reduce rubbing possibilty as much as possible. I drive coscientiously most of the time, but theres always the unseen.

Any feedback, suggestions, or oversights on my part are welcome, and appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

For me I got Hotchkis springs and sway bar along with Tokico blues and it rides pretty good to me. Although id love to have it a lil lower with a tad bit heavier spring rates.

 

have the same set up love it, look at tokico blues make a big difference.
they are made when order i think now so will take a couple weeks to receive

 

I don't think Hotchkis is producing their springs anymore. I noticed my rear sway was busted the other.day.

 

Hotchkis are not being made anymore like severed said- I have been on Eibach (Same springs and Shock/Strut combo) since 2009- lowered the car two months after buying it- the car then had about 4k on the clock and the car is now at 54k and I am now looking to throw in the Tokico blues along with a strut bar and sway bar setup...I love the ride on the springs and for me the height is just where I need it to be- you can tell its lowered and not be slammed where you have to worry about scraping on everything- I do still scrape on driveways and speed bumps but my suspension is still intact and I drive ALLOT!!!


Edit: My car as of May 2012- with stock Wheel/Tire Combo on Eibach Sportlines- Hopefully new combo this summer- fingers crossed