Lowering
#1
Lowering
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!
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!
#2
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!
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!
#3
#4
..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
#5
..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
#7
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.
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.
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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.
#9
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.
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.
#10
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.
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.
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
#11
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
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
#12
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
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
#14
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
#15
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
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
Last edited by texsexlex; 04-21-14 at 11:04 PM. Reason: spelling