EIBACH or APEX for AE92 (1991 Corolla GT-S)

[Project92]

I was set on buying EIBACH springs for my 1991 AE92 but then i found that there are APEX springs with more drop also. I have intrax on right now.. but they suck and my car hits the bump stop too much


to decide.. in need to kno... will the apex sag...

will the eibach's sag (so my ride height is good)

Which are stiffer??


how's the wheel well gap with each one?

i have 17in SSR's with nitto 205 40 17's on
(i have neg .5 in wheel well gap in front)


respond or AIM me at Liquidscorpionx THXX

[94_Rolla_Guy]

i have apex springs with probably 60-70k between the 2 owners no sag as of yet they seem a little harsh sometimes but i don't have much to compare too. they definately make the car handle nice

[REN69]

Eibach's give you a 1" drop only, the APEX and Intrax give you 1.7" but APEX springs are better springs than the Intrax IMO. However the APEX springs will be just as rough as the Intrax they just won't sag though.

If you go to APEX springs, you won't see too big of a difference in ride quality, however struts will make a bigger difference. What do you have for struts? I have KYB GR2s on my 89 GTS and OEM on my 90 GTS, both have APEX springs and I think my 89 GTS rides better than the 90 GTS. I'll be doing either a KYB AGX adjustables up front + GR2 on the back OR Tokico adjustables all around depending on money issues. I'll probably end up going with the KYB setup instead as I have some inevitable purchases to do soon.

[Project92]

i have KYB GR2's on...



Ok... ppl have been telling me to cut my bumpstops in 1/2.... did u guys already do this?..

would it really help that much since it only takes off about... 0.75in?......

does 0.75 more in. of travel for my struts make a big difference??


I have NO wheel well gap in front as u can see...

Ren69, do u think u can IM me?... (assuming u have aim)... at Liquidscorpionx? thanks..


Oh ..and btw... performance wise... which would be better than.. APEX or EIBACH?

[REN69]

You have the same gap I do.. enough for a finger to get in. No I didn't cut the bumpstops, and the shop that did the struts for me didn't suggest it either, not sure if it would make a diff.. it might though. I don't have AIM btw, and performance wise... not sure. The Eibach might be more comfortable than the APEX though as the Eibach is only a 1" drop.

[Project92]

how harsh if ur ride?... does ur car hit the bump stop at every little tiny bump?

Mine goes BOOM at biggere bumps ...... then i shed a tear ='(

If your Apex + KYB setup is good then i'll get it..... if not.... i dunno
HELP PLEASE... u can also email me at azntiger86x@Hotmail.com


btw.. my mechanic said that my bump stops were already cut and he might have also removed them since my intrax dropped my car soooooooo DAMNNNNNN LOWWWWWW

[REN69]

Yeah big bumps make me shrug.. BTW what size wheels you running? 16 or 17s?

[TokyoRacer]

17's He said Ren. :P

My car hits ahrd when I hit big bumps too. It's pooey but it's bound to happen.

[REN69]

ooops.. LOL I meant to ask the offset not the size.. what offset are they?? you running spacers??

[Project92]

offset is 40.... i might get 4mm spacers later


Well... it always sucks when u hit a large bump.,... but does ur car Bottom out / hit the bump stop on small dips and bumps??

[REN69]

Depends what your meaning of small ones is.. my car seems to bottom out most of the time. BTW do your tires/wheels rub the fenders or the frame??? Reason I'm so curious is that there's a couple of sets of 17" wheels I've seen for sale that I'm interested in buying.

[toyotaspeed90]

you guys need different suspensions :-p

i NEVER bottom out (except for my exhaust hitting some things, but very rarely) and i outhandle mr2's, lol

[freakinbox]

what suspension do you have, I;m interested in this thread because suspension is another area I was thinkin of upgrading, not that the sr5 suspension is all that bad, I just think I want tighter.

[Project92]

wow... u bottom out most of the time?.... mine does the same.. it's freakin annoying.... that's why i'm considering swapping to eibachs...


yes.. i do rub with 17's...... don't get them.. i regret getting 17's ... acceleration is cut down by so much!!..

[aaron7]

Dear god man, shrink that sig picture!

I can't believe you got 17's on there, with 205/40's even!

I can't offer suggestions, but how do you like the GR2's? I was thinking about those and Eibach's for my SR5.