eibach or Tanabe Springs ?

toyrunner · 11-09-2009, 07:33 PM

I am looking into lowering my s2 about an 1" which spring is better for all around Driving Comfort with occasional spirited driving ? I am looking at the eibach, Tanabe or Tien-S springs.

RL1924 · 11-09-2009, 07:34 PM

The eibach pro kit are good springs for subtle 1" drop and close to stock feel

JDMHonda · 11-09-2009, 07:37 PM

I would never buy anything Tanabe makes. Just my opinion.

Jim21680 · 11-09-2009, 07:42 PM

Well, when you say "all around driving comfort, with occasional spirited driving"....I'd have to say the springs Honda used will work best!

But that's just my opinion, which is highly biased because I do too much city driving to even considering lowering it. I would say Eibach is a better name than Tanabe, just from what I've heard or read.

toyrunner · 11-09-2009, 08:08 PM

Great feedback fellas. I now Philly roads have allot to be desired. I lived there before, With a Lowered Monte Carlo SS & the streets where murder too navigate. At lest they put a X to mark the pot holes.

toyrunner · 11-09-2009, 09:11 PM

Or are Tien -S springs better ?

MutantCheese · 11-10-2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

I would never buy anything Tanabe makes. Just my opinion.

I have the Eibach Pro kit and love it.

I also have the Tanabe Concept G, it's great product and one of the best designed and constructed exhaust systems that I have seen. Tanabe is a reputable brand. I have been running a Tanabe Concept G on my 2006 Si for 3 years and on my 2008 S2000 for 1 year with absolutely no problems.

edit: no problems, other than the drool people leave on my trunk lid when they see and hear my exhaust...

toyrunner · 11-10-2009, 08:00 AM

I don't know too much about Honda's, I used the Eibach to lower a 03' model Mustang . There is so much out there for Honda's, Its mind boggling !

SXY_S2K · 11-10-2009, 09:22 AM

I love my S-Tech's and found ride quality much improved.

Don't buy Tanabe, they are bouncy as Sh*t.

toyrunner · 11-10-2009, 10:16 AM

Thanks, SXY S2K . I can get tho's a lot cheaper on Ebay !

MutantCheese · 11-10-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

Don't buy Tanabe, they are bouncy as Sh*t.

Glad I got the Eibach's in that case. I was looking at the Tanabe springs, but the Eibach was a slightly lower drop (.8" vs 1.0"), so I went with them.

toyrunner · 11-10-2009, 12:08 PM

Yeah, I only want a 1" drop. I' ll be running 18" and I don't want to Roll or Relocate anything.

sfkjeld · 11-13-2009, 02:16 PM

Timely thread for me. After replacing my stock AP1 rims with AP2's, the fender gap seems so much more noticable with the 17" rims. So was thinking of dropping the car a bit.

I have some driveway issues, so 1" is max. Might prefer a little less. But even more importantly, can anyone speak to the ride quality with each of the spring models? Do Eibach's provide a more comfortable ride than the others? I don't want racing springs. Just want the car to sit a little lower.

toyrunner · 11-13-2009, 02:23 PM

I just ordered a new set of wheels, Work VS-XX's 18x8 f & 18x9.5 r.

MutantCheese · 11-13-2009, 03:09 PM

The eibach's ride very close to stock springs.

toyrunner · 11-13-2009, 07:15 PM

Espelir ASD, How much lower do these drop the car ? I heard that they have Great ride but handle better too .

chazdawg35 · 11-15-2009, 11:05 AM

What does anyone think about Megan Racing springs, they claim 1" DROP.

JDMHonda · 11-15-2009, 11:42 AM

I would never but Megan parts either. Lol. Get the Eibachs Chaz, i heard there real good on AP1's.

toyrunner · 11-15-2009, 02:46 PM

^ x 2 , I agree with JDM, on this !

JDMzimbo · 11-15-2009, 04:55 PM

I got the eibachs and love them, ride is similar to stock since they are a progressive rate spring.

gomarlins3 · 11-15-2009, 06:05 PM

I like my Eibach coilovers.

JOECHY · 11-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Go with the Eibachs. The ride is better than stock, in my opinion, if you also get the Koni shocks.

gomarlins3 · 11-15-2009, 07:24 PM

Agreed on the Koni suggestion.

toyrunner · 11-15-2009, 08:35 PM

Koni's would be nice but I'm on a bit of a budget, $700 Shocks + $200 srings, For that much I could have some coilovers.

lilrussian · 11-16-2009, 01:07 AM

Well Coilover's are crap unless you have the ones with the dampers!
The coilover's that go on your stock shock's are really horrible...
I would go with Koni yellow's....but as you said...a bit pricey!
But coilover's are really stiff and are more track inspired...not very fun on the road!
In my opinion you can never go wrong with Tien S....They feel soo smooth and nice, yet when you get aggressive they answer back with a nice stiff feeling, so Tien S is great!

I run Tien S on a 05 Scion Tc, and it's amazing!
I had them on a 98 Eclipse GS-t and they were nice!
I also have a 00 Prelude with H&R springs and koni yellow's, the koni's are nice! (the H&R springs are like a 2.3" drop O.O)

Verdict....Tien-S is really nice from my experience!
But Eibach is a good name, and all I hear is good from them...
But personally, my setup would be Tien S-Tech's, with Koni Yellow's....but then again I'm a track liking guy, So I would probably have the HKS Coil's....

Yeah...now I'm just talking to much! my bad!

RwdVtec04 · 11-16-2009, 07:03 AM

I had megan springs on my s2k and I loved them. I used Tanabe springs on my past couple cars and loved them. Do a little research and decide for yourself. Eibach is good, but do what u want, not what anyone else does.

chazdawg35 · 11-28-2009, 12:37 PM

Question? With a 1" drop do I need to get an alignment kit or will the stock adjustments be OK?

MutantCheese · 11-28-2009, 02:14 PM

With my 1" drop, my alignment was way out of spec.

chazdawg35 · 11-28-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MutantCheese

With my 1" drop, my alignment was way out of spec.

So did you have to buy a camber kit to align it?

nico · 11-28-2009, 04:48 PM

no Chaz no camber kit for a 1 inch drop. I have espiliers they drop your car more than 1" and I have no problem with wheel alignment. I had koni yellows with espilier springs and that felt great but I sold them and am saving for bilstein PSS9 coilovers the PSS9s have a very soft and smooth ride great for a daily driver and fine on a canyon run or track day.

chazdawg35 · 11-28-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nico

no Chaz no camber kit for a 1 inch drop. I have espiliers they drop your car more than 1" and I have no problem with wheel alignment. I had koni yellows with espilier springs and that felt great but I sold them and am saving for bilstein PSS9 coilovers the PSS9s have a very soft and smooth ride great for a daily driver and fine on a canyon run or track day.

I thought I remember you saying that one of the meets we were at. So when are you going to the track!

MutantCheese · 11-28-2009, 06:12 PM

Agreed, no camber kit needed for 1" drop.

chazdawg35 · 11-28-2009, 08:28 PM

OK I just ordered Eibach pro-kit from www.streetsideauto.com more info to come

JDMzimbo · 11-29-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazdawg35

OK I just ordered Eibach pro-kit from www.streetsideauto.com more info to come

Awesome, i love mine. They have performed very well.

sfkjeld · 12-03-2009, 04:51 AM

What do you think of this?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/1490423524.html

If I get them, I will have a set of Eibach pro's to sell. They are in a box in my trunk. I bought them a few weeks ago used. Have <3k miles on them. I bought them, then got cold feet about installing them. I have a steep driveway and got worried about whether the new springs might drop it too far to clear. Coilovers will give me some flexibility in that regard.

toyrunner · 12-03-2009, 05:02 AM

Looks like a sweet deal.

MutantCheese · 12-03-2009, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfkjeld

What do you think of this?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/1490423524.html

If I get them, I will have a set of Eibach pro's to sell. They are in a box in my trunk. I bought them a few weeks ago used. Have <3k miles on them. I bought them, then got cold feet about installing them. I have a steep driveway and got worried about whether the new springs might drop it too far to clear. Coilovers will give me some flexibility in that regard.

If you are worried about a 1" drop from the Eibach's, then what's the point of getting coilovers? Why bother with a 1/2" drop or even 3/4" drop? The S has such horrific wheel gap in stock form that you need at least a 1" drop to make it look better. Don't forget that every time you adjust your coilovers, you should get an alignment.

taners412 · 12-03-2009, 07:22 AM

Was wondering if the S was dropped an inch would the drive shaft spacers be a necessary item to buy?

When I had my 02 Accord I had it lowered on Eibach's and they were really nice looked aggressive with my 18" Momo RPM wheels!

sfkjeld · 12-03-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MutantCheese

If you are worried about a 1" drop from the Eibach's, then what's the point of getting coilovers? Why bother with a 1/2" drop or even 3/4" drop? The S has such horrific wheel gap in stock form that you need at least a 1" drop to make it look better. Don't forget that every time you adjust your coilovers, you should get an alignment.

That is a good point. The thing is, I don't really know for sure how far down I can go. Eyeballing it, looks like an inch maybe. If I installed the Eibach's and it didn't make it, I'd be down $400 ($200 each way) to return to stock.

With the coilovers, I assume I can dial it in, then get the alignment. And in the end, I will have coilovers, rather than simply shorter springs.

I dunno. I should fix the bloody driveway slope!

Also, the seller says he does not have the adjustment tool, but says it can be done by hand. Anyone know if this is an issue?

MutantCheese · 12-03-2009, 08:04 AM

No drive shaft spacers are needed with a 1" drop.

11-09-2009, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	eibach or Tanabe Springs ? I am looking into lowering my s2 about an 1" which spring is better for all around Driving Comfort with occasional spirited driving ? I am looking at the eibach, Tanabe or Tien-S springs. __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims Last edited by toyrunner; 11-09-2009 at 09:13 PM.

11-09-2009, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	I would never buy anything Tanabe makes. Just my opinion. __________________

11-09-2009, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 571	Well, when you say "all around driving comfort, with occasional spirited driving"....I'd have to say the springs Honda used will work best! But that's just my opinion, which is highly biased because I do too much city driving to even considering lowering it. I would say Eibach is a better name than Tanabe, just from what I've heard or read. __________________

11-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	Great feedback fellas. I now Philly roads have allot to be desired. I lived there before, With a Lowered Monte Carlo SS & the streets where murder too navigate. At lest they put a X to mark the pot holes. __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-09-2009, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	Or are Tien -S springs better ? __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-09-2009, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,134	The eibach pro kit are good springs for subtle 1" drop and close to stock feel

11-10-2009, 08:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	I don't know too much about Honda's, I used the Eibach to lower a 03' model Mustang . There is so much out there for Honda's, Its mind boggling ! __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-10-2009, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,157	I love my S-Tech's and found ride quality much improved. Don't buy Tanabe, they are bouncy as Sht. __________________ Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.facebook.com/kesmith3 http://www.carbon8mag.com/*

11-10-2009, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	Thanks, SXY S2K . I can get tho's a lot cheaper on Ebay ! __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	Yeah, I only want a 1" drop. I' ll be running 18" and I don't want to Roll or Relocate anything. __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-13-2009, 02:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
sfkjeld Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 252	Timely thread for me. After replacing my stock AP1 rims with AP2's, the fender gap seems so much more noticable with the 17" rims. So was thinking of dropping the car a bit. I have some driveway issues, so 1" is max. Might prefer a little less. But even more importantly, can anyone speak to the ride quality with each of the spring models? Do Eibach's provide a more comfortable ride than the others? I don't want racing springs. Just want the car to sit a little lower.

11-13-2009, 02:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	I just ordered a new set of wheels, Work VS-XX's 18x8 f & 18x9.5 r. __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-13-2009, 03:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 682	The eibach's ride very close to stock springs. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; AUT cooling plate; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip; Megan strut bar; Eibach Prokit) 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

11-13-2009, 07:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	Espelir ASD, How much lower do these drop the car ? I heard that they have Great ride but handle better too . __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-15-2009, 11:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,866	What does anyone think about Megan Racing springs, they claim 1" DROP. __________________

11-15-2009, 11:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	I would never but Megan parts either. Lol. Get the Eibachs Chaz, i heard there real good on AP1's. __________________

11-15-2009, 02:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	^ x 2 , I agree with JDM, on this ! __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-15-2009, 04:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
JDMzimbo s2k4life Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 961	I got the eibachs and love them, ride is similar to stock since they are a progressive rate spring. __________________ Mods: HKS Highpower Dual Invidia Test Pipe ARC Intake and Induction Box Eibach Springs Momo Shift Knob Rota D2 Wheels Mugen Rep. Bumper More To Come.....

11-15-2009, 06:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	I like my Eibach coilovers. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

11-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 563	Go with the Eibachs. The ride is better than stock, in my opinion, if you also get the Koni shocks.

11-15-2009, 07:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	Agreed on the Koni suggestion. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

11-15-2009, 08:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	Koni's would be nice but I'm on a bit of a budget, $700 Shocks + $200 srings, For that much I could have some coilovers. __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

11-16-2009, 07:03 AM	#26 (permalink)
RwdVtec04 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 26	I had megan springs on my s2k and I loved them. I used Tanabe springs on my past couple cars and loved them. Do a little research and decide for yourself. Eibach is good, but do what u want, not what anyone else does.

11-28-2009, 12:37 PM	#27 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,866	Question? With a 1" drop do I need to get an alignment kit or will the stock adjustments be OK? __________________

11-28-2009, 02:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 682	With my 1" drop, my alignment was way out of spec. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; AUT cooling plate; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip; Megan strut bar; Eibach Prokit) 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

11-28-2009, 04:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
nico Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 80	no Chaz no camber kit for a 1 inch drop. I have espiliers they drop your car more than 1" and I have no problem with wheel alignment. I had koni yellows with espilier springs and that felt great but I sold them and am saving for bilstein PSS9 coilovers the PSS9s have a very soft and smooth ride great for a daily driver and fine on a canyon run or track day. __________________

11-28-2009, 06:12 PM	#32 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 682	Agreed, no camber kit needed for 1" drop. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; AUT cooling plate; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip; Megan strut bar; Eibach Prokit) 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

11-28-2009, 08:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,866	OK I just ordered Eibach pro-kit from www.streetsideauto.com more info to come __________________

12-03-2009, 04:51 AM	#35 (permalink)
sfkjeld Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 252	What do you think of this? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/1490423524.html If I get them, I will have a set of Eibach pro's to sell. They are in a box in my trunk. I bought them a few weeks ago used. Have <3k miles on them. I bought them, then got cold feet about installing them. I have a steep driveway and got worried about whether the new springs might drop it too far to clear. Coilovers will give me some flexibility in that regard.

12-03-2009, 05:02 AM	#36 (permalink)
toyrunner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 93	Looks like a sweet deal. __________________ For Sale Honda Factory 8 Disc CD changer, Work VS-XX BNIB Rims

12-03-2009, 07:22 AM	#38 (permalink)
taners412 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 21	Was wondering if the S was dropped an inch would the drive shaft spacers be a necessary item to buy? When I had my 02 Accord I had it lowered on Eibach's and they were really nice looked aggressive with my 18" Momo RPM wheels!

12-03-2009, 08:04 AM	#40 (permalink)
MutantCheese The Cheeziest! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 682	No drive shaft spacers are needed with a 1" drop. __________________ 2008 S2000 New Formula Red (K&N FIPK; AUT cooling plate; Berk Ceramic coated SS headers; Berk SS HFC; Tanabe Concept G SS exhaust; Hondata toda Reflash; OEM front lip; Megan strut bar; Eibach Prokit) 2006 Civic Si NBP w/hfp kit (Too many mods to list here) 2008 CR-V EX-L w/Nav Enjoy your midlife crisis...you only get one! Visit: www.GNOunderground.com

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