I dont really know what im looking for. I dont really know the diffrence between the 2. It seems like coilovers are a better deal. Im looking for a set of springs/shocks or coilovers i can lower about 2 inches, no more. I want a good quality ride, that handles well but gives me a comfortable every day drive. Do i need to go with some shocks/springs or some coilovers? I was thinking koni reds with some h&r or tein springs, but thats almost as much as coilovers. What shoudl i do guys? Whats gona fit my lifestyle the best? I dont do any racing i just driving kinda quick lol.

Mike

 

Unless a)you're racing, b)have access to scales to adust corner balance, or c)have access to alignment rack every time you adjust the height, then adjustable coilovers are a waste of time and money.

A good set of springs and shocks will do fine. Live in an area where it snows and this is your daily driver? Invest in hardware for your stock shocks/springs so you can just switch the complete units out during the winter.

Roughly 2 inch drop? H&R Race or Sport springs, or Eibach Sportlines are your better choices, and Koni reds or Tokico blues will be fine.

Also important, get an alignment after you make these modifications. I can foresee your next question. Yes camber will be out of spec. You will BENEFIT from a front and rear camber kit, but you will not NEED it. Regular tire rotations will extend the life of the tires. Camber wear will occur, but will not be as bad as toe wear. Alignment will minimize toe wear.

 

my car actually has a camber kit already installed on it, hows the ride for a set of h&r race springs, feel like its riding on bricks?? I wanta quality ride that i can ride on everyday witout hitting holes and feeling it.

Mike

 

It sounds like your looking for something that has good balance and not to harsh..

The H&R Cup kit incorporates a Koni damping/height adjustable shock w/ a matched set of H&R Springs not a Race Spring or a Sport kind of in the middle..

THere are some members on here that have had that system and is the perfect choice for an everyday driver that likes to carve corners...

 

But whatever you do, to be that low, your springrates will need to be high, and you won't have much shock travel. This will lead to a harsh ride.

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