AJL0365

Hello all,

What is your opinion on lowering the SC? I believe I rather just use springs instead of coil overs. which spring brand do you believe is best? megan? Ebaich? tein? I just special ordered spacers for more of a flush look with fender but now I believe I would like to lower a bit too.

thanks!

texsexlex

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I have no idea which is the best.I think everyone will have their own opinion, but I have Tein Sports & I like them

AJL0365

Can you see a difference in ride height? how low did you go?

texsexlex

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..definitely saw the drop in ride height.I dropped about 1.5-2in & the car handles so much better,actually the overall feel/ride is better. Now the down side...lol...some bumps will feel harsher,because with the dropped springs,the travel (in the spring) is less because they are shorter.I don't have any pics posted here,but if you go to my garage,you might be able to see the drop with my wheels.I'm running 18x8.5(f) w / 20offset & 18x9.5(r) w / 25offset...no spacers & a flush stance

AJL0365

Yea see I just purchased spacers with 25mm front and 35mm rear. haven't installed them yet moreso because they haven't arrived in mail. I currently have stock wheels on and I really have no plans to change. if I do it will be something with the same as stock.

bacardi11

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go with Swift Springs you will happy

Born2x

I lowered mine with coil overs and dropped it 1.0-1.5. I agree with texsexlex assessment.

Here in San Diego County there's a road that is a lot fun to drive "Highland Valley". Prior to the lowering I heard rubbing in the fender wells occasionally (when pushing the car real hard into turns). After the lowering the rubbing is much more frequent. Yes the ride is much better and holds corners great, but a lot more rubbing.

I also need to be very careful with high spots entering driveways and especially speed-bumps.

SteadyEddy

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I did mine with teins. (from fellow member mdpuff) I think about five years or so ago. Have loved the look ever since. I also have 25mm spacers in the rear. I guess I should be looking for some 35mms. Just never got around to it. Only have to be careful over speed bumps. Didn't have that many back in Pa. Where we live here in Florida there are speed bumps all over. I just have to watch my speed.

texsexlex

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...I'll agree with the speed bumps & some driveways, but I'm not have any rubbing issues.

WIL44

Hi

I dropped mine with coilovers, but got so fed up with speed bumps (they are everywhere in London) that I changed up to air using the coilovers and now i have no trouble at all. One touch on the eLevel pad and she lifts to clear any bumps or driveways. Best money I have spent, although it was a lot. lol

Cheers
Steve

AJL0365

Yea, not trying to spend that much

texsexlex

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...yea air will probably be on the agenda later in the year for me,unless I find some extra money that I don't have to spend elsewhere...like the house, the wife,life,etc...lol...but on the subject, how does the ride compare to stock or the coilovers ???

SteadyEddy

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Had mine on so long can't remember what stock ride was. Also I had the run flats on when I switched over. So I'm not help there.

WIL44

Hi Tex

Yep, know what you mean, always something else that takes president. I want new wheels, but the house, kids, grand-kids, wife and life take it all !!!! lol.

Mine is firmer than stock although I have sport bags, but it is more comfortable than say a BMW Z4 or an Audi A3 S line. The sweet spot is when the bags are about half full, higher and it gets rough and lower then the bags can bottom out in potholes etc. and it can be bone jarring. I set my ride height so the bags are about half and just lift it for the bumps and slam it when its parked.


Cheers
Steve

texsexlex

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...appreciate the info...I'm going to get with another member here with air & take a test ride.i may pm you a little later on,when I get closer to doing it...thanx again