Down side of coil overs?
01-04-13, 06:52 PM
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Down side of coil overs?
I'm considering bc economy coilovers.
What are the downsides of such a mod?
1) I'm assuming a lower stance equals possible scrapeage-bottoming out?
2). A new alignment that might cost a little more?
3). Possible faster uneven tire tread wear?
4). Will have to pay for removal before trade in of car?
Am I off base? Any additional comments?
What are the downsides of such a mod?
1) I'm assuming a lower stance equals possible scrapeage-bottoming out?
2). A new alignment that might cost a little more?
3). Possible faster uneven tire tread wear?
4). Will have to pay for removal before trade in of car?
Am I off base? Any additional comments?
01-04-13, 07:05 PM
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1) more careful driving, but car looks better
2) alignments should be done often anyways, but now lowering the car will change suspension geometry. It's good to make sure you get any alignment kits that are available to make sure your tires wear evenly.
3) see #2
4) you can always sell the car with it on.
My question is...why are you putting Economy coilovers onto a 65k car? Doesn't make sense to me. Do it right the first time. Buy once cry once. Go big or go home.
You buy cheap coilovers, they blow out, you''ll have to now take them out of your car, get them fixed, your car may be out of commission for awhile...etc.
The only downside if you buy economy coilovers will be the fact that they're economy coilovers and you're going to get everything you paid for....which is probably not much!
2) alignments should be done often anyways, but now lowering the car will change suspension geometry. It's good to make sure you get any alignment kits that are available to make sure your tires wear evenly.
3) see #2
4) you can always sell the car with it on.
My question is...why are you putting Economy coilovers onto a 65k car? Doesn't make sense to me. Do it right the first time. Buy once cry once. Go big or go home.
You buy cheap coilovers, they blow out, you''ll have to now take them out of your car, get them fixed, your car may be out of commission for awhile...etc.
The only downside if you buy economy coilovers will be the fact that they're economy coilovers and you're going to get everything you paid for....which is probably not much!
01-04-13, 07:12 PM
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Coilovers are great, but to maximize their full potential you should have the car corner-balanced once they are on and set to about the height you want. This way you can obtain both the look and performance. Many who install coilovers set them for the look and in return have compromised the handling of the car.
1. Yes, with lowering the car you will have to be more aware of curbs and such, but it's something you probably do anyway.
2. Yes, you will need an alignment. Depending on how low you go you'll still be able to fall within spec on the alignment.
3. I am sitting at nearly stock height in the back and about a half inch in the front and I have tire wire equal to what it was on the stock suspension. This car naturally eats the front inner tires.
4. Any time you have aftermarket parts on a car the trade in value will take a hit so yes I'd recommend removal prior to.
1. Yes, with lowering the car you will have to be more aware of curbs and such, but it's something you probably do anyway.
2. Yes, you will need an alignment. Depending on how low you go you'll still be able to fall within spec on the alignment.
3. I am sitting at nearly stock height in the back and about a half inch in the front and I have tire wire equal to what it was on the stock suspension. This car naturally eats the front inner tires.
4. Any time you have aftermarket parts on a car the trade in value will take a hit so yes I'd recommend removal prior to.
01-04-13, 08:50 PM
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Coilovers are great, but to maximize their full potential you should have the car corner-balanced once they are on and set to about the height you want. This way you can obtain both the look and performance. Many who install coilovers set them for the look and in return have compromised the handling of the car.
1. Yes, with lowering the car you will have to be more aware of curbs and such, but it's something you probably do anyway.
2. Yes, you will need an alignment. Depending on how low you go you'll still be able to fall within spec on the alignment.
3. I am sitting at nearly stock height in the back and about a half inch in the front and I have tire wire equal to what it was on the stock suspension. This car naturally eats the front inner tires.
4. Any time you have aftermarket parts on a car the trade in value will take a hit so yes I'd recommend removal prior to.
1. Yes, with lowering the car you will have to be more aware of curbs and such, but it's something you probably do anyway.
2. Yes, you will need an alignment. Depending on how low you go you'll still be able to fall within spec on the alignment.
3. I am sitting at nearly stock height in the back and about a half inch in the front and I have tire wire equal to what it was on the stock suspension. This car naturally eats the front inner tires.
4. Any time you have aftermarket parts on a car the trade in value will take a hit so yes I'd recommend removal prior to.
01-05-13, 09:49 AM
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I agree with everything on this, however, my solution to #3 has been simple...alignment every 6,000 miles and it keeps the tires happy. I get 40k out of my front tires easy and I run Bridgestone RE11 extreme performance summer tires year around because it doesn't rain in southern California
01-05-13, 10:05 AM
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All in the way we drive right ?
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01-07-13, 10:06 AM
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Even with just springs you should get an alignment, but it's not expensive and it's important so don't worry about it and just factor it into your coilover budget. If you can't afford an alignment then you can't afford coilovers (or the labor for install).
When I bought my ISF, as part of the trade-in I had the dealer agree to remove my mods (including coilovers) for free. It took them a good 2 weeks since it wasn't a priority for them, but it was totally painless and I just had to come pick up the parts (which I then sold on forums).
When I bought my ISF, as part of the trade-in I had the dealer agree to remove my mods (including coilovers) for free. It took them a good 2 weeks since it wasn't a priority for them, but it was totally painless and I just had to come pick up the parts (which I then sold on forums).
01-07-13, 01:20 PM
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