B&G Springs

[gtsfirefighter]

http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-921005.php

Anyone using these springs? Could not find any info in a search.
I like the idea of an even drop. I do not want the front lower than the rear.

Thoughts? Opinions?

 

[gtsfirefighter]

Hmm. Nobody?

 

[Backlash2032]

I think they have a perfect drop. The front is a hair lower than the rear but it looks nice. Its not low enough to drag on everything but its low enough to make the factory wheels flush with the wheel Wells.

The ride isn't too harsh either. Yeah they're stiffer than stock but its not too terrible.

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[gtsfirefighter]

Thanks!

 

[A. Jay]

Damnit, I should've gotten these. I hate the uneven drop from my Eibachs.

 

[Backlash2032]

There's my car lowered on B&Gs and Tokico blues.

 

[gtsfirefighter]

Nice Backlash! Could you post a full side profile pic? I'm liking how these look.

 

[supra13's]

I have them, rides a lil stiffer than stock and a perfect drop. I do scrap my 3 in exhaust on bad dips but not Terrible.

 

[Backlash2032]

Yeah I'll post up a side pic. I forgot to mention I'm on tiny stock N/A exhaust, although it isn't hooked up to the turbo downpipe yet... So no scraping problems for me. I wouldn't go any lower really.. Even if I had the option.

 

[gtsfirefighter]

I've got the 3" exhaust but it's tucked up nicely. Hopefully I wouldn't drag. My dad lives out in the country and I know I'll drag on his driveway though. I almost do now.

 

[mkiii222]

I'm running these with Tokico Illumina 2 TEMS. I scrape all the time. Speed bumps, my driveway...

 

[Backlash2032]

Sorry. I'd post up a side picture but I never got around to it and now my car was clipped by a pt cruiser. So yeah.

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[supra13's]

Here's a few of mine.

 

[gtsfirefighter]

Looks good. Do you drag bottom anywhere?

 

[Backlash2032]

We have some really bad roads here and I've only once had a problem, and it was just an awkward speed bump. Like they raised the road up (like they would do for a speed hump) and then put a speed bump on top of it.. lol.

 

[gtsfirefighter]

So let me update this thread. I did go ahead and buy the B&G springs. At first they looked good on the car and the ride was still pretty good but now all the wheels have a different degree of camber and it's sloppy as hell. I know it's not because of the springs. My car is in need of bushings all around. However when I do that job I'm thinking of just putting the stock springs back on with either some Tokico blues or Bilsteins, not sure yet. I'm also going to put some stock 91/92 5-spokes on. If you're wondering why, take a look at that blue car in my signature. That was my 91. All stock and rode better that my Lexus, seriously. I want that ride back. I like cruising in comfort. Here's a pic of the day I finished putting the springs on.

This is at TX2K13 a few weeks later.

 

[super51fan]

It is never fun when you take away from the Grand touring part of the MKIII. I do like the look of Factory 5 spoke wheels. Both the 16" and 17". Tein coilovers on the black car in sig pic. rides smoother than the lowered blue one does with lowering springs. Good luck with your quest.

 

[Zrain25]

B&gs

 

[Zrain25]

Second pic kind of dark my bad

 

[suprarx7nut]

So let me update this thread. I did go ahead and buy the B&G springs. At first they looked good on the car and the ride was still pretty good but now all the wheels have a different degree of camber and it's sloppy as hell. I know it's not because of the springs. My car is in need of bushings all around. However when I do that job I'm thinking of just putting the stock springs back on with either some Tokico blues or Bilsteins, not sure yet. I'm also going to put some stock 91/92 5-spokes on. If you're wondering why, take a look at that blue car in my signature. That was my 91. All stock and rode better that my Lexus, seriously. I want that ride back. I like cruising in comfort. Here's a pic of the day I finished putting the springs on.

This is at TX2K13 a few weeks later.

I'd love to see what others have to say with good bushings and all. I want a slightly lower ride with improved handling, but I still want a GT feel and not a harsh, sports-only type ride.

GTSFirefighter (I forget your name): What shocks do you have? I think that'll make a big difference in the feel.

The Bilsteins have the variable perches so perhaps that would give the option of stock spring rates and a lower ride? Although the Bilsteins will probably contribute more to a harsh ride than springs. :dunno: