Was shopping around on here for some lowering springs and decided to check eBay. I happened to stumble upon these Espelir Active GT coil springs for $50 plus shipping (mine was $48.60)! Here's the link. The springs are brand new and I can't seem to find anything wrong with them. I went ahead and ordered a pair. The seller has 98% positive feedback so it seems safe. Let me know what you think!

 

It's all gone! Anyway, how much it lowers the car?

 

Aw dang! He must've had only five sets because there were four sold before me. It lowers 30mm (1.179in). I'll ask him if he's for anymore.

 

I reckon the forum rules state that you cannot post links to ebay auctions.

 

I have a set new in box. I cannot sell it at the crackhead price on ebay, though. I will just keep them for that. If someone is interested PM me.

Here is my compilation of springs, drops and rates. They are in front/rear order....

Mazdaspeed: 280/190 - Drop = .8"/.8" (These rates sound bogus and unconfirmed)
Swift: 207/129 - Drop = .8"/.8"
Espelier: 212/150 - Drop = 1.1"/1.1"
Tein S-Tech: 207/145 - Drop = 1.4"/0.7"
Progress: 205/145 - Drop 1.2/.8
H&R: 195/141 (progressive) - Drop = 1.0"/1.0"
Racing Beat: 187/136 - Drop = 0.5"/0.5"
Eibach: 180/130 (progressive) - Drop = 1.2"/0.8"
Tein H-Tech: 179/129 - Drop = 1.0"/0.3"
Tanabe GF: 179/146 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"
Tanabe NF: 162/112 - Drop = 1.4"/1.2"

- The Tein S-tech and Tanabe drops the front the lowest.
- Tanabe drops the front and rear the lowest.
- Swift and mazdaspeed heights are identical.
- Mazdaspeed has some really high spring rates. Not sure if this is truly correct!
- Racing Beat is the lowest drop height
- Racing Beat, Mazdaspeed, H&R and Swift are the only ones who do even drop height maintaining factory rake
- Espelier has the highest spring rate and nominal drop, it looks great on paper