eibach or tein ? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

crz83 · 12-08-2011, 09:17 AM

Hi

im newbie here from malaysia.im getting my crz new week.
im planning to change my spring,just wondering which brand of spring is nicer? tein or eibach?

tq for your opinion!

Scotty001 · 12-08-2011, 07:41 PM

It's kind of a personal choice.

Here are the specs on the Tein

Tein: Front: 2.2 kg/mm - Rear: 4.0 kg/mm (Progressive but Tein gives one rate??)
Front: 0.8 inch drop - Rear: 0.9 inch drop
High Tech Springs

Eibach: Front: 2.4~2.75 kg/mm - Rear: 1.7~4.0 kg/mm (Progressive)
Front: 1.0 inch drop - Rear: 1.0 inch drop
Eibach Pro-Kit

They look to be fairly simular.

For a good look at most the springs out there, go here. Springs Springs Springs

sleighman · 12-08-2011, 09:14 PM

Mine dropped 1" on the Tein H-Tech even though they advise different.

I have had them on for 1 week and I am very satisfied.

Scotty001 · 12-08-2011, 10:58 PM

crz83 - see this is your first post.. Might also want to check out this thread.. Looks like a lot of future new CR-Z owners from your area are here..Anyone from Malaysia...

Talk2meGOOSE · 12-08-2011, 11:22 PM

I also have the Tein H-Techs.
The car handles amazing, the drop is perfect (not too low), and I am 110% satisfied with these.

ArtJDM · 12-09-2011, 01:09 AM

.1 and .2 of an inch isn't that much of a difference. How is the ride quality on the tein?

sleighman · 12-09-2011, 02:14 AM

The ride feels like stock. I thought it would be stiffer. I guess the progressive rate works best for a road car. The handling has really improved. Body roll has improved so much I don't even think about it. The car corners flat. Mine dropped 1" front and rear. I measured before and after. I know Tein states .8 & .9.

I am 110% satisfied.

romiata · 12-09-2011, 06:43 AM

^^ what he said

ArtJDM · 12-09-2011, 09:14 AM

I run the Eibachs on my car. From what I can tell, the springs aren't too different. They're both reputable companies so quality will be there. The ride comfort hasn't really changed much, but with either one, you'll notice a difference going over speed bumps or hitting potholes or something, but let's be honest, hitting potholes and speedbumps wasn't great to begin with. They're the budget option for both companies, so it comes down to personal preference. Remember, if you get Teins, to get to put some sweet dampa-chi decals on your car.

12-08-2011, 09:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
crz83 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6	eibach or tein ? Hi im newbie here from malaysia.im getting my crz new week. im planning to change my spring,just wondering which brand of spring is nicer? tein or eibach? tq for your opinion!

12-08-2011, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Talk2meGOOSE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 386	I also have the Tein H-Techs. The car handles amazing, the drop is perfect (not too low), and I am 110% satisfied with these. __________________ 2011 Honda CR-Z EX

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ArtJDM Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,621	.1 and .2 of an inch isn't that much of a difference. How is the ride quality on the tein? __________________ Buy CR-Z Forum Stuff from the new forum store!!! ArtJDM's Build Thread

12-09-2011, 09:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
ArtJDM Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,621	I run the Eibachs on my car. From what I can tell, the springs aren't too different. They're both reputable companies so quality will be there. The ride comfort hasn't really changed much, but with either one, you'll notice a difference going over speed bumps or hitting potholes or something, but let's be honest, hitting potholes and speedbumps wasn't great to begin with. They're the budget option for both companies, so it comes down to personal preference. Remember, if you get Teins, to get to put some sweet dampa-chi decals on your car. __________________ Buy CR-Z Forum Stuff from the new forum store!!! ArtJDM's Build Thread

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12-08-2011, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
sleighman Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 986	Mine dropped 1" on the Tein H-Tech even though they advise different. I have had them on for 1 week and I am very satisfied.

12-09-2011, 02:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
sleighman Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 986	The ride feels like stock. I thought it would be stiffer. I guess the progressive rate works best for a road car. The handling has really improved. Body roll has improved so much I don't even think about it. The car corners flat. Mine dropped 1" front and rear. I measured before and after. I know Tein states .8 & .9. I am 110% satisfied.

12-09-2011, 06:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
romiata Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,258	^^ what he said