Lowering springs vs Coilovers
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Has anyone switched from lowering springs to coilovers ? If so, what are the advantages and disadvantages in your opinion? Also what brands did you use...trying to see if its worth it, Thanks.
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Fast forward. I ordered a set of BC Racing coilovers. Took a while for me to get them but well worth it. The advantages of these coilovers are that you can adjust the height and dampening to your liking. You can set them to rock hard stiff or float like a boat or anywhere in between.
Here's a tip, if you decide to get these coilovers (my choices were limited because I have a hybrid), you do not have to cut your boot on the rear top plate. The OEM boot will easily fit over the BC Racing boot for the rears.
Also, there's a picture of my car below in the Official wheels thread if you want to see how this set up looks like.
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Funny you should ask. I recently attempted the springs but goofed by not doing my homework....a $650 mistake; wrong springs. The rear springs were installed. But the ride was somewhat stiff plus I heard my tires rub. Anyway, they were only on for a few miles before I put the OEM springs back on.
Fast forward. I ordered a set of BC Racing coilovers. Took a while for me to get them but well worth it. The advantages of these coilovers are that you can adjust the height and dampening to your liking. You can set them to rock hard stiff or float like a boat or anywhere in between.
Here's a tip, if you decide to get these coilovers (my choices were limited because I have a hybrid), you do not have to cut your boot on the rear top plate. The OEM boot will easily fit over the BC Racing boot for the rears.
Also, there's a picture of my car below in the Official wheels thread if you want to see how this set up looks like.
Fast forward. I ordered a set of BC Racing coilovers. Took a while for me to get them but well worth it. The advantages of these coilovers are that you can adjust the height and dampening to your liking. You can set them to rock hard stiff or float like a boat or anywhere in between.
Here's a tip, if you decide to get these coilovers (my choices were limited because I have a hybrid), you do not have to cut your boot on the rear top plate. The OEM boot will easily fit over the BC Racing boot for the rears.
Also, there's a picture of my car below in the Official wheels thread if you want to see how this set up looks like.
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From what I've seen and read on different forums, lowering springs are just cosmetic. Coilovers are for improved handling, adjustability, and great for track days because you can have one set-up for street and one set-up for racing.
Although lowering springs can improve handling because the car has a lower center of gravity, but coilovers will make it even better.
Although lowering springs can improve handling because the car has a lower center of gravity, but coilovers will make it even better.
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