Alright guys, after debating this topic for a long time, Im going to order my Eibachs tomorrow. Ive been trying to find a cheaper route to go, but i just can't figure it out. I was trying to find some springs that would lower me about an inch, and not have to get front camber kits, and still be in specs on my stock 18's. Looked into Tanabe's, Tein H-techs, and H&R's and they all seem to need to fronts swell. Rears aren't nearly as expensive, so I wouldn't mind buying them, but couldn't find any springs that only needed the rear kits. So Im hoping Ill be able to get away with the negative camber for about 2-3 months until I can afford the fronts, or maybe Ill luck out like a few people on here and get within specs after my alignment. Maybe getting spacers too, will they have anything to do with negative camber and is there anything else I should know before ordering? Thanks guys.

 

First off, take the H&Rs off the list, those aren't a mild drop spring, their data sheet may state otherwise, but they're pretty slammed.

Eibach & Tanabe would be your best bet, not sure if Swift has a coupe application, if they do that would be another option.

One thing in your favor is toe is fully adjustable up front compared to the minimal rear toe adjustment so you won't have toe to worry about up there.

Definitely get the rear arms & toe bolts though.

 

Honestly, it sounds like you should just wait until you have enough disposable income to buy everything at once. Unless the car is broken as-is and you NEED to get new springs for some reason, then you don't hurt anything by waiting.

You're already compromising (in my opinion) by getting springs, then you're choosing mild springs in the hopes that it won't require a camber kit. No one can tell you whether or not it needs one before you actually install it. Even if your chances of being fine are 75%, you're still risking unecessary wear on your tires for however many months it takes for you to save up for the camber kit + install.

It sounds like you're going to get the full camber setup eventually, why are you in a rush?

 

you're in too much of a rush for no reason here.
If you can't afford to do it right dont' do it.
Just wait 2-3 months until you can afford the fronts, then do it at once.

Lowering springs themselves are already a big compromise as it is. No need to cut corners on cutting corners.

 

Should be fine with Eibachs.

 

I bought a set of Eibach springs on here used. They have been sitting in my garage for several months now because of the same delema. It's not about having disposable income. It's all disposable. Even with doing my own labor I don't want to waste money on the car and be unsatisfied with the results. Lowering is a big gamble and trade off. You may not like how the car drives after you lower it.

 

I'm glad you're financially secure enough to do what you want, but not everyone is the same way. Given OP's comments regarding trying to do things inexpensively, and having to save up to afford the front camber kit, I made the (reasonable) assumption that he, in fact, DOES have a limited amount of disposable income to worry about.