I held out for as long as I could, but it was time to shrink some gaps and get Ri’s undercarriage closer to the Earth.
After much deliberation, I decided to go with the Neuspeed Neu-f springs, as they seemed to be the best balance of looks & performance, without going so low as to have clearance problems with driveways and rough roads.
The install is actually quite simple, without the need for a spring compressor. Air tools make the whole process only a couple hour job, but it can be accomplished with only hand tools without too much more effort.
So, what’s the verdict? Haven’t put on a ton of miles yet, but so far the ride feels great. Solid, but not harsh, and stable in the corners. As for looks, you be the judge!
![Neuspeed Neu-F Abarth springs](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs01.jpg)
Neuspeed Neu-F Abarth springs
![Neu-F vs stock rear spring. Note, the rear spring already had a coil cut off](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs02.jpg)
Neu-F vs stock rear spring. Note, the rear spring already had a coil cut off
![Neu-f vs stock front spring](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs03.jpg)
Neu-f vs stock front spring
![Rear springs installed. 2 bolts. A monkey could do this blindfolded.](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs04.jpg)
Rear springs installed. 2 bolts. A monkey could do this blindfolded.
![New front spring installed on the stock strut](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs05.jpg)
New front spring installed on the stock strut
![Spring & strut installed back in the 500](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs06.jpg)
Spring & strut installed back in the 500
![Finishing up. Also took this opportunity to rotate the tires](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs07.jpg)
Finishing up. Also took this opportunity to rotate the tires
![Lowered and ack on all fours](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs08-1024x768.jpg)
Lowered and back on all fours
![Surprisingly small set of tool requirements. The impact isn't necessary, but speeds things up immensely!](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs09.jpg)
Surprisingly small set of tool requirements. The impact isn’t necessary, but speeds things up immensely!
![Lowered and freshly washed!](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs10.jpg)
Lowered and freshly washed!
![Lowered and freshly washed!](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs11.jpg)
Lowered and freshly washed!
![Dat ass](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs12.jpg)
Dat ass
![Ready to go](http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs14.jpg)
Ready to go