09-03-2012, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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Coilovers vs Drop Springs
I know this probably been discussed before but are the advantages of Coilovers over Drop Springs to lower the car? Not doing any track or road racing but I like to through it in the curves now and then just want be sure it`s going to stay planted. Also what setup will be close to factory ride?
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09-03-2012, 09:12 AM | #2 |
well if ur not planning on tracking the car inwould say springs and front and rear sways will do u just fine. no need to buy coilovers unless u want to spend some extra change that u will never fully reach their limits. i have LSR Performance and my ride is great but im sure all lowering springs advertised on this wonderful forum are just as great. DONT Forget about the SWAY BARS.
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09-03-2012, 09:22 AM | #3 | |
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I think most guys...and gals on here go with springs because of the difference in price. springs still give you the look you want, without sacrificing the ride too much..with lowering springs, the ride will def be stiffer and harsher than stock. Coilovers give you "adjustability" for the track and the highway.....and a MUCH better ride than springs. If price was no option, I would buy coilovers.....no question about it |
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09-03-2012, 09:34 AM | #4 |
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If you are not putting your car on the track I do not see any reason to pay 10x as much money. A good set of coil overs can be adjusted to your liking but a good set of lowering springs ride close to as well as stock. Slightly firmer but not hard or harsh in anyway. Like camaroRND2 mentioned, lowering springs and sway bars are the way to go.
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09-03-2012, 09:42 AM | #5 |
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Am I correct that I have read coilovers can be made to be an even nicer ride than factory thru adjustment? I personally want to be down 1"-11/2", but don't want to sacrifice any ride comfort.
$300 - $400 for springs or $1000 to $1500++ for COs?
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09-03-2012, 09:58 AM | #8 |
oh but heads up if u replace the sways and take a hard corner u will look at ur wallet and wonder whatelse can i buy. im pretty much addicted and now i have group theropy every monday for modder meetings. 1 week and no mods
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09-03-2012, 10:31 AM | #9 |
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So what do a good set of springs and sway bars run??
I have been wanting to lower my car for the last couple of months. |
09-03-2012, 10:57 AM | #10 | |
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especially on a v6, but not bad, and you lose shock travel through lowering, making them not as effective,and and the shocks may wear faster but havent seen reports yet. Best setup I had on my 4th gen was springs and Koni SA shocks to handle the shorter travel and spring stiffness. |
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09-03-2012, 11:19 AM | #11 |
apex chase or Matt at LSR performance can set u up on a good deal.
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09-03-2012, 11:28 AM | #12 |
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I like the BMR and the pfadt......BMR 1.4 front and 1" rear is kinda at the top of my list right now.....
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09-03-2012, 01:39 PM | #13 |
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I could go either way the cost is`nt really the issue just want to know what to expect on both setups. Why are the springs 1.4 F & 1.0 R looks they would be the same.
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09-03-2012, 03:32 PM | #14 |
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Coilovers if you can afford them. I got my car lower and the ride is better with coilovers vs when I had Hotchkis springs.
I bought BC coils which cost right at $1k. For me they've worked out just fine. My car is mostly a daily driver with 2 or 3 Auto-X a year and probably the same trips to the drag strip.
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