hey guys, i was wondering if anyone has any experience with buying parts off ebay?
and if these look like the real deal?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Subaru-Liber ... 2c5cc24139
feedback would be appreciated
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King Springs
by SH30RB » Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:20 pm
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Re: King Springs
by seanmau5 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:29 pm
I am in no way a professional on this, but King Springs?? There are much better options!!
I'm sure others will give you a similar response mate. Are you on a budget??
I'm sure others will give you a similar response mate. Are you on a budget??
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Re: King Springs
by SH30RB » Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:44 pm
yeah im on a budget for now.
i want to eventually get coilovers in the future, but for now...
i want to eventually get coilovers in the future, but for now...
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Re: King Springs
by cruisn » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:44 pm
Kings are at the bottom end of the scale.
I sold my STi springs out of my wagon for $350 just recently. Thats no much more than those Kings.
I sold my STi springs out of my wagon for $350 just recently. Thats no much more than those Kings.
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Re: King Springs
by I Wish » Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:57 pm
Funny how people have the perception on Kings being a crap spring becuase they are Aussie made and cheaper than the name brands.
They are also are oem suppliers to DMS and MCA and Monster er just won Pikes Peak using them as well.
They are also are oem suppliers to DMS and MCA and Monster er just won Pikes Peak using them as well.
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Re: King Springs
by Rome_BRZ » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:08 pm
Dallas1993 wrote:hey guys, i was wondering if anyone has any experience with buying parts off ebay?
and if these look like the real deal?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Subaru-Liber ... 2c5cc24139
feedback would be appreciated
Where abouts are you based? I can do you a deal on my sedan STI springs
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Re: King Springs
by cruisn » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:11 pm
I Wish wrote:Funny how people have the perception on Kings being a crap spring becuase they are Aussie made and cheaper than the name brands.
They are also are oem suppliers to DMS and MCA and Monster er just won Pikes Peak using them as well.
Theyre not crap perse, just a budget option.
Do you think the Monster car had the same springs @ $250 a set that are fitted into most commonwhores to get that fully sick height???
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Re: King Springs
by coyote » Sat Sep 03, 2011 7:22 am
I think the biggest difference is that Kings don't give you a cool sticker to put on the side of your car.
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Re: King Springs
by garbo41610 » Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:25 am
There is also the stigma attached to them as they are very common in the Falcadore and WRX crowd. Hektik Super Low!!! LOL.
I've heard they come out of the same factory as Pedders springs. I have had Pedders Sports Ryder springs in a few of my cars, they were very comfortable for what they were.
Personally I wouldn't buy them just for the stigma attached to them. We drive Liberty's, I like to think we are above Commonwhore and WRX drivers
I've heard they come out of the same factory as Pedders springs. I have had Pedders Sports Ryder springs in a few of my cars, they were very comfortable for what they were.
Personally I wouldn't buy them just for the stigma attached to them. We drive Liberty's, I like to think we are above Commonwhore and WRX drivers
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Re: King Springs
by cruisn » Sun Sep 04, 2011 6:19 am
I had Kings in my Gen2 with Bilsteins for a little while. I then fitted some STi pinks to them and the difference was night and day.
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Re: King Springs
by craash » Sun Sep 04, 2011 10:05 am
What was the difference in ride height cruisn?
I'm looking at springs for my new GT and have been told the STi springs drop it about 15 to 20mm and most of the other ones, Kings, Eibach, H & R's, etc. drop it about 25 to 30mm. Where the STi springs more comfortable?
I'm looking at springs for my new GT and have been told the STi springs drop it about 15 to 20mm and most of the other ones, Kings, Eibach, H & R's, etc. drop it about 25 to 30mm. Where the STi springs more comfortable?
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Re: King Springs
by cruisn » Sun Sep 04, 2011 10:09 am
Your ride height drops are correct for both springs. (lows in the King range).
The car handled better with the STi springs hands down and were a little more comfortable.
The car handled better with the STi springs hands down and were a little more comfortable.
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Re: King Springs
by craash » Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:00 am
Cheers.
They're a little bit dearer, but quality of ride, I might be leaning towards them. Is yours a sedan or wagon? I don't know if it makes a difference or not?
They're a little bit dearer, but quality of ride, I might be leaning towards them. Is yours a sedan or wagon? I don't know if it makes a difference or not?
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Re: King Springs
by GT - 001 » Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:06 am
IMO the sti springs do not lower the car enough, but that is one of the reasons they are more comfortable
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