Ok I have about $1000 saved up now and am looking to lower my car. I have heard that coilovers are either too soft or too stiff. And I have heard that springs are a better route to take. I would like my ride to be about to same stiffness as the stock springs are. Can anyone suggest and springs or coilovers??

 

Tein.

 

There is no use paying for something like Tein coilovers when you wont use them.

Coilovers are good for competitive purposes, or if youre ultra ultra ultra **** about ride stiffness and demand something specific to your tastes. Even then, a good spring/shock combo will be fine, people would rather just spend more money on something that is more impressive to list as a modification I guess.

If you dont need adjustability in terms of height, which I dont think most people do, then sleeve coilovers and true coilovers are out. Pick a good spring that will give you what youre looking for in terms of spring rate and ride height.

In terms of shocks, if you dont need to adjust the ride, then a simple Tokico Blue, KYB GR2, etc NA shock will be fine for you. This is the cheapest route and usually the most effective for what people need. Its the difference between spending $450 and $800-$1000. For the most part, the same thing people use their nice GC/Koni setups for JDM Bling Tein SS' for can be accomplished with the proper spring/shock setup.

 

I see what you are saying. Would you recommend neuspeed?? Any other brands?

 

There have been tons of info regarding this topic. I know cause I have used to the



to look for info about this not too long ago.


T E I N is da *****.....

 

tein super streets sounds bout right 4 u.

 

I really hope some more of you contribute useful information in this thread other then "Teins are good"

Neuspeed isnt bad, I prefer Eibach. Depending on how low you want to go, the Eibach Prokit with KYB GR2s wouldnt be a bad setup, and is fairly inexpensive. I wouldnt expect a ride like stock, but something that isnt too far is definitely attainable. If you MUST have a stock ride, you will need to invest in adjustable shocks like KYB AGXs or Koni Yellows for that.

 

what is your goal?.....if you simply want a drop.....go with pro-kits/AGX combo.....pro-kits are nearly stock.....sportlines offer a very aggressive drop....and require camber kits...i highly recommend the camber kits if you go this route.....i recommend eibach products because of all the cars that i've installed eibach's on.....the people have been very happy with them......look up linear spring rates and progressive spring rates......

 

Jus get some springs and un adjustable shocks
or
Cheap o Tein Basic Dampers

 

My goal is to lower my car 1 1/2" to 2" and to stay as close to stock stiffness as possible. I am looking to spend around $600 - 700.

 

A camber kit isnt always necessary.

To judge if you need a camber kit, once you get an alignment after you install your suspension, check out your camber numbers on the printout. Toe should be minimal and camber preferably under -2.5deg. Im running around 2.5-2.7 neg camber and these 712s have lasted over 25k easy. A bit of inner wear, but just keep your eyes on them and rotate frequently and youll be fine.

I would get a set of Neuspeed Sports or Prokits, used if you can find them (used springs are a great way to save money) and a set of KYB AGX's. Under your budget and just what you need.

 

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eibach prokit kyb agx will probably do

if you want it to be soft get low spring rates

 

WHAT GAME WAS THAT FOR STREET FIGHTER?

 

i say just get some nice springs and adjustable shocks. I used to have Skunk2 coilovers on KYB AGX and i recently just switched to H&R Race springs. I love them, the ride is soo much nicer than the coilovers and it handles better too. If you dont want it too stiff go w/the H&R Sports, my friend has them on his Civ and they're nice.