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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Texas Speed Works VS Alta

nothing against either company, personal which is better? any experiences? or even comments.

Alta

Sport Suspension Package R56/R55

$639.99



Texas Speed Works


TSW MINI R56 Performance Springs
MINI Rear Sway Bar (02-09)
MINI Adjustable Front/Rear Swaybar Endlinks


$748.00
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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It really depends on what you want to do.

If you want a modest drop and great linear springs (good on track and on the street), adjustable rear camber, I would go with the Texas Speed Works (good shop, good product).

Nothing wrong with Alta products, they work. I happen to think the Texas folks are easy to do business and make a better spring and will match your product to your needs.

FWIW. --- Don
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Bias - I am raving TSW fan -- But they have earned it - Very good products and terrific support.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Bias - I am raving TSW fan -- But they have earned it - Very good products and terrific support.
Ditto.

TSW for the win!!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Both companies are excellent to work with and deserve props.

The Powergrid endlinks are the best on the market, TSW happens to sell them. That said, I have Powergrids in front and ALTA drop-links in back, LOL. I also have a boatload of TSW hardware on my car along with a handful of ALTA engine bits.

I think a bigger questions is; what are your intentions with your car? Diving in the deep-end with vendor questions isn't really what you want to ask, is it?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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TSW. No question
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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I'd buy TSW over Alta.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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TSW
 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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I have purchased products from both companies,can't say i prefer one over the other.Q
 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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TSW for sure.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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We use H&R springs, which have been tried and true for many years, a wonderful three position 19mm bar, and a full set of ALTA Endlinks with teflon coated joints for years of use!
 
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