Which are the best ph2 172 springs for ride/handling/drop compromise?

[len_beach]

It's a well worn question I know but which are the best springs to offer a 30-40 mm drop (I don't want to start popping driveshafts or causing damper leaks), an improvement in handling or at least the same ability as standard yet a good quality ride (as near to standard as possible).
I have read the threads time and time again about the merits of the Sportlines, the Pros and the Apex but they never seem to come to a real conclusion.
What do you think?
P.S. Wheels are to be Cup Turinis in the near future.

 

[The Big Yin]

Eibach pros seem to be the common choice and highly rated by all that have them ive certainly not heard a bad comment - H&R are a good if expensive alternative (thats what ive got but not a 172)

 

[172 Dave]

Have Eibrach Pros on mine no compromise and good quality ride (still comfy im gettin on)
Only give small drop though..

 

[gh172]

Len - if you want the car lower don't bother with the Pros. They're not cheap and you'll be disappointed. If you want to improve the handling... get the Pros.

Gareth

 

[k3nnis]

Hi gh172,

Will the sportlines provide as good handling as the pros? Is the ride a lot worse than the pros?
As i heard the pros don't drop the car at all....

 

[Fred@BTM]

Apex

 

[wide]

sportlines are really good, much improved handling, very little difference in the ride quality and 25-35mm drop, oh and k3nnis just buy them dude the handling is as good if not better than the pro's!!!

 

[k3nnis]

sportlines are really good, much improved handling, very little difference in the ride quality and 25-35mm drop, oh and k3nnis just buy them dude the handling is as good if not better than the pro's!!!

Hi Wide,

Yeah i will get them I guess if the ride is too bad i will sell them and get pros lol

Cheers,
K.

 

[thedoc]

eibach pro's get my vote.. but they'll only lower it 10mm/15mm at the most. They do improve the ride IMO

 

[k3nnis]

thedoc,

you mean the pros ride is more comfortable than stock? Also have you tried the sportslines by any chance?

Cheers,
K.

 

[len_beach]

Thanks for all the replies so far. From what I can gather, the Pros are only going to give a slight drop which probably won't be noticeable enough.
Does anyone have before and after shots of each set, a big ask I know but Xmas is coming and I am still owed my b'day present so I need some ideas.

 

[Andyman]

You'd be hard fetched to notice any dfference between a Eibach drop and standard ride height.

Are you planning on changing the shocks as well ??

I was a bit like you when i decided to drop my car a year back.
I'd read that Eibach give good handling with little or no drop and the other alternative, Apex dropped the car perfectly but gave a hard ride.

At only £80 for a set i thought sod it and went for the Apex and if i didnt like the ride change to Eibach.

Best thing i ever did. Really nice drop and the ride isnt harsh at all and i do a lot of miles in it too.

I even turned the Koni's up to a harder setting cos i felt they were too soft !! haha

I say go Apex

 

[len_beach]

Cheers Andyman. I wasn't initially planning on changing the shocks but may well do. I thought about coilies but I can't really justify the outlay.
I think it will be the Apex.
What shocks have you got and how much were they?

 

[Andyman]

Cheers Andyman. I wasn't initially planning on changing the shocks but may well do. I thought about coilies but I can't really justify the outlay.
I think it will be the Apex.
What shocks have you got and how much were they?

Im running Koni adjustables.

Think they where just over £300 and odd for the 4.

Here's the link to the place i got them from. Really good company this.

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

 

[len_beach]

Cheers Andy. I had a look on there earlier but they don't list a price for the Koni's. I'll have to email them.

 

[badinvincible]

Apex

Seconded.

 

[_Kenny_]

Eibach Pros on mine although it's not a 172. Noticeable on mine although not too low, handling is a lot better, ride is slightly firmer but not very noticeable