Wanna buy some lowering springs for my '87. Eibach's aren't low enough so it boils down to either Intrax or Suspension Techniques. However, I haven't found enough spec info to make a fair comparison and there appears to be discrepencies about the actually lowered height. From the info i've gathered from the archives, there is no difference other than price or color choice(purple vs black?) ...hence my quest for informed opinions to make an informed decision. More input and info or personal experiences from these springs on your Fieros would be greatly (+'s) appreciated!

I have ST sport lowering springs in the front. They ended up being about 2" lower than stock. I've been happy with 'em, but don't know how they compare to the Intrax.

how about a set of Eibach with a set of Rodney's front lowering ball joints... If you just replaced your ball joints, well I guess its out of the question, but if you don't know how old they are, or if they're original, it may be good maintence just to replace them anyways so why not with the lowering ones?

my suspension techniques springs tend to bounce less than a friends fiero with the intrax. We both have kyb's. Ride height is comparable. If I didit all over I'd still keep my suspension techniques.

Thanks guys. I just bought ST front springs for my car and was wondering if I made the right choice, now I know that I did.

quote Originally posted by Jncomutt: how about a set of Rodney's front lowering ball joints... If you don't know how old they are, or if they're original, it may be good maintence just to replace them anyways so why not with the lowering ones?

This is a great suggestion, especially if the springs alone are not enough of a drop for ya. Of course here's the other problem: the lower the front, the greater the rear gap is going to look. The new trend is to put an inch larger diameter rear wheel on the back than the front to visually reduce the gap. You gotta keep the rear size close to stock of course for the speedo and health of the motor but I've seen some tiny tires up front on some Fiero racecars like George Ryans'.

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John DuRette
***Custom 85 under construction, 87 Coupe in the driveway. The fun never ends!***

Thanks for the responses. +'s as promised for everyone

I made a discovery today. It's common knowledge that Intrax springs are progressive but I discovered that ST springs for the Fiero are linear, not progressive. Given that, I guess I would have to lean towards the Intrax springs as my choice for street driving . Unless someone has had a bad experience with Intrax? I doubt it though, seems everyone is happy with either one.

I would have have told you to go with Intrax as they are Progressive rate and next to Eibach, they are probably the most respected company. I have always used them with no problems except on my Mustang that I drag raced twice a week, one of the backs started to sag from the weight transfer. I called Intrax support and told them about it, and I had a new set of rear springs at my door in less than 5 days, no questions asked. Now that is impressive Never had another problem.

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Custom Gun Metal 86 GT 4.9 V8 5spd

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Thanks Chris, a "+" for you too