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Old 10-23-2009, 09:55 AM
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NM eng or B&G springs?

What is better between the 2? I don't want the ride to suffer a lot. Not too low also since the roads here in our country is similar to the surface of the moon! haha
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Old 10-23-2009, 10:12 PM
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I've heard that the NM springs ride incredibly well. They aren't too low. 1.2"

For a smaller drop, and similar ride quality, and excellent handling, get the TSW springs
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Old 10-24-2009, 07:28 AM
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MIN_18,

I think you need to raise the car, not lower it! With all the floods and bad roads.

What are B&G springs?

I have a friend with NM Eng springs and he really likes it. I drove his car and I think the ride is quite compliant, not too harsh. I only drove it on the street so I cannot tell you too much about the handling changes. The 1.2" lowering does make the car look more aggressive and it looks low.
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Old 10-24-2009, 10:03 AM
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MIN_18,

I think you need to raise the car, not lower it! With all the floods and bad roads.

What are B&G springs?

I have a friend with NM Eng springs and he really likes it. I drove his car and I think the ride is quite compliant, not too harsh. I only drove it on the street so I cannot tell you too much about the handling changes. The 1.2" lowering does make the car look more aggressive and it looks low.
Slinger688, maybe I need to install a snorkel also for my mini hahaha. Good thing our area is not affected by the floods here in the Philippines.

B&G springs are from holland I think. The NM engineering looks promising but I'm looking for other alternatives. I have NM engineerings parts installed already. I want to install something from another brand. haha Just my personal preference :p

etalj, thanks for the suggestion. I'll check on the TSW
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Old 10-24-2009, 08:16 PM
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