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R50/53 Apex Vs Tein

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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Apex Vs Tein

Which springs are a better buy?

Just ordered Megan Control arms, need springs.

Will one settle lower than the other? They are about the same price so idk what to get!!

Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Look into Swift. They are real motorsport springs, and have options.

Out of your two, I would say Tein's. I had a set of them on my EVO when I had it and loved them.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Doin springs in the Spring!

Searched on here and another well known forum and not that much on up to date spring info. I think I'm going H-Sport but don't have a good reason for my choice except that H&R are too stiff from what I've read and drop over an 1" too much for me! TSW seem to have had a quality control problem last year and never heard a resolution so I am wary of them. Willing to change my choice if I can get some help here too.

Some say go only linear but others say progressive give the better compromise for street use. I've already ordered Koni Yellows, rear sway bar and adj. rear control arms but the springs have me befuddled.......all I want is the best possible spring to give the best handling, responsive and comfortable ride.
Sorry I guess I didn't help much in the Apex/Tein discussion
 
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