Will I see any handling improvement with just shocks?
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Lead Lap
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You'll notice a difference. Depending on what your definition of "better" is in terms of handling, it may be better to you. It'll be stiffer with the Bilstein's with a bit more road-feel. If you're doing the work to put on new shocks though, get a sportier spring with a very mild drop to really get the most outta it.
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You'll notice a difference. Depending on what your definition of "better" is in terms of handling, it may be better to you. It'll be stiffer with the Bilstein's with a bit more road-feel. If you're doing the work to put on new shocks though, get a sportier spring with a very mild drop to really get the most outta it.
#4
Lexus Test Driver
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You can "safely" lower the car 30mm before the suspension geometry becomes negatively affected. A slight lowering will enhance your handling characterics once you have an alignment, which should be done once you've completed your shock replacement anyway. Anyone who lowers more than 30mm has negatively affected the geometry and should look at either a camber kit and/or RCAs.
I can understand your hesitation with replacing the springs to aftermarket, but I assure you, you will LOVE the handling/feel with Bilstein HD's and a progressive lowering spring like Eibach.
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