sportline or prokit?

**luciangage** · 03-07-2007, 04:32 PM

im going to lower my car and was wanting some pics before i purchase them. any pics of the sportline or prokit would help. i want it for looks and ride isn't an issue if i wanted that i would have a luxury car so i am doing this to my
94z. i have zr1 wheels 275/40/17 & 315/35/17 so i cant do anything to crazy because i have 11 inch in the back.thanks Tim

**Eugenio_SS** · 03-07-2007, 09:28 PM

pix in my signature are w/ prokits.
note that i had sportlines before the prokits, and would strongly NOT recommend the sportlines... they are lower than the prokits, offering less suspension travel, and even softer springs, making you constantly ride on your bumpstops and bottoming out. The ride is harsher, and you can't damp the system properly for anythign decent (even w/ Koni DA).
the prokits in the other hand have a higher spring rate, more suspension travel, and a linear spring rate... all in your favor.
Sportlines look cool... but they are shit... got rid of them and had to replace 2 dead Koni DA shocks due to them.

**luciangage** · 03-08-2007, 02:48 AM

thanks i like the way your car looks. i have the same wheels but 9.5 in front did you have any problems in the back?

**Chevythunder17** · 03-08-2007, 02:52 AM

+1 for the Prokit. I like my kidneys, and my kidneys don't like Sportlines.

**jmhvenom** · 03-08-2007, 06:49 AM

I am going to have to say neither. I have a prokit, looks great, ride sucks, and I scrap on anything. Maybe it will change my mind when I get some new shocks (stock still)

**Eugenio_SS** · 03-08-2007, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by jmhvenom

I am going to have to say neither. I have a prokit, looks great, ride sucks, and I scrap on anything. Maybe it will change my mind when I get some new shocks (stock still)

you WILL change your mind once you change shocks, provided you get decent ones... stock ones are sh!t, and even more sh!t when put with a higher spring rate.

**Chevythunder17** · 03-08-2007, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Eugenio_SS

you WILL change your mind once you change shocks, provided you get decent ones... stock ones are sh!t, and even more sh!t when put with a higher spring rate.

Ditto. They just can't react with less motion. They were designed to dampen with the stock ride height.

**luciangage** · 03-08-2007, 05:00 PM

how much 4 koni's and are any other options or is this the best setup?

**Eugenio_SS** · 03-09-2007, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by luciangage

how much 4 koni's and are any other options or is this the best setup?

koni's are great, and allow for adjustability.
yet, if you're going for a set of springs, you might consider revalved Bilstein to spec so that it matches the spring of choice. This will cost you less than the Koni's and be more performant, provided you don't decide to change springs and spring rate.
Yet, if you decide to go w/ Koni, the DA are great, but not really worth the $... might as well settle for the Koni SA.
Love my DAs, though

**third_shift|studios** · 03-09-2007, 08:27 AM

LOL @ "settle for Koni SA's"

freakin' eletist!!!

**SexOnWheels** · 03-09-2007, 08:58 AM

What are the rates on the prokit Eugenio?

**socal** · 03-09-2007, 10:05 AM

prokit w regular kyb's(the white one's) = great handling w/ ground clearance

i now have the adustable konies and liked the kyb's more and thay were cheaper

**schrysler** · 03-09-2007, 10:51 AM

How much for the bilistiens?

**SexOnWheels** · 03-09-2007, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by socal

...i now have the adustable konies and liked the kyb's more and thay were cheaper

I have never heard this before?

Originally Posted by schrysler

How much for the bilistiens?

You should be able to find a set of all four for about $300

**Mr. Luos** · 03-09-2007, 08:01 PM

ProKit...

Actually thinking about going with Hotchkis springs.

**luciangage** · 03-10-2007, 05:02 AM

what would be your reason for changing mr. lous?

**luciangage** · 03-10-2007, 02:15 PM

eugenio this thread has a 5 star rating what does that mean and how do you get it?

**Carlos01SS** · 03-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by socal

prokit w regular kyb's(the white one's) = great handling w/ ground clearance

i now have the adustable konies and liked the kyb's more and thay were cheaper

You are THE first person I have ever heard from that likes the kyb's better than the Konis on an f-body.

Don't take this a flame now, as I am truly shocked...

But hey, if you like 'em better, then that's all that matters.

**cobrahunter** · 03-10-2007, 05:07 PM

I would probably stick with thr Pro-kit, from what you've said you're after. The ride will be a little stiffer, but again, you're not driving a Caddy. Good luck.

**Mr. Luos** · 03-10-2007, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by luciangage

what would be your reason for changing mr. lous?

Ride height.
I am all for a good drop, but it is a little much for my car I am thinking.
A little much for drag.

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