Ford Racing C Springs or Eibach Pro-Kit

[mcmmotorsports]

It is decision time and I need some help. I am choosing between the Ford C Springs and the Eibach Pro-Kit but don't know which one.

I have seen and rode in a car with the Eibachs and like it very much. BUT, if I can get the same ride and appearance out of a set of CUT C springs, I would be interested in the savings of $120+.
Again, I said CUT "C" springs because I know the drop isn't as aggressive with them stock and have read here or elsewhere that they are designed to be cut.
So, I am looking for about a 1.5" drop and a slightly firmer ride quality than what I have right now. I know you get what you pay for and I am sooo very close to just spring for the Eibach's (no pun intended) and enjoy or take a chance at $109 Ford Springs and HOPE I like them.
Opinions please:

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

The ride is definatly firmer with the C springs. Its not uncomfortable but it is rougher.

I have heard the C springs are designed with a dead coil that can be cut and not effect performance.

They are definatly worth the $$ for the C springs.

 

[mcmmotorsports]

Would a car handle better with the cut "C"'s over the Eibachs?

 

[Tunez4523]

I'd be very interested in that answer as well. My debate has been between the Eibach Pro's, Ford C's, the BBK's, and Steeda Sport springs. My biggest concern is that I do no want to cut anything. It would seem that if it is a truly dead coil, then why even have it there at all?

 

[twogts4us]

I'd think the ride on cut C's would be like azz, since, to begin with, these are not progressive. Cutting 'em would make it worse. Just my thoughts...

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

The reason they have the "dead" coil is so people can have the option of how low they wanna go. For me I drive my car in the winter, not to mention my driveway curb is cuttin it close with the chin spoiler and 1" drop. 2" and I would be in trouble.

There were actually instructions included with the C springs to tell you where to cut the springs at.

The C will be rougher than the steedas I would imagine as they have a linear rate like two said, but linear rate springs tend to be a better handling spring than progressive.

 

[JonJon]

Between the C springs and the Eibach Pro Kit I bought the Eibachs. I only paid $60 more (shipped to my door) than the C springs would've cost so I was happy. The extra drop is worth it.

Ride and performance wise, I have no idea. My roomate got the C springs, it doesn't look like it dropped at all.

 

[mcmmotorsports]

My roomate got the C springs, it doesn't look like it dropped at all.

He probably didn't cut them at all then.

 

[DJsZincGT]

He probably didn't cut them at all then.

I have the "C" springs and love them. I wanted a little more than the 1" drop but I didn't want to cut the springs. What I did was remove the spring isolators and went to Lowes and bought a thin walled rubber hose and put back in place of the spring isolator. Once the car settled I had about a 1.25"-1.5" drop in the front. I put the Eibach Pro Kit under my girlfriends V6 and I like them too, but the car sits a little too low. It drags on everything now that the springs have settled. Replacing the isolators on the "C" springs put me in the middle and I love it.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

I didnt cut mine and there is definatly a difference. I got probably an inch all around. Definatly not as noticeable as some other springs but I could tell right away.

 

[madmatt]

04Dark, your car looks great with that drop and I think youve just decided which one I want. It looks perfect, dont have to worry about the bumps and scrapes and everything else like C/C plates.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

with C Springs

 

[JonJon]

He probably didn't cut them at all then.

Of course he didn't...

 

[john_324]

Do the FRPP springs have a dead coil on the front and back springs? I know the rear ones have one that you can cut if you don't like the "raked" look...but do the fronts too?