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Old 02-05-09, 10:15 AM
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Bear in mind, the entire rest of your suspension assumes a stock ride height as far as how its geometry is set up.

So assuming lowering springs -always- improve the handling of a vehicle is not an accurate assumption.
Old 02-05-09, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Kurtz
Bear in mind, the entire rest of your suspension assumes a stock ride height as far as how its geometry is set up.

So assuming lowering springs -always- improve the handling of a vehicle is not an accurate assumption.
Yes, we see plenty of "slammed" cars here with seriously degraded handling, due to poor geometry and inadequate suspension travel for use on public roads. Looking cool w/compromised handling is another way to put it.

Based on reviews, sounds like the F-sports cause a modest improvement in handling.
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Yes, we see plenty of "slammed" cars here with seriously degraded handling, due to poor geometry and inadequate suspension travel for use on public roads. Looking cool w/compromised handling is another way to put it.

Based on reviews, sounds like the F-sports cause a modest improvement in handling.
I think i might be considered one of the ("slammed" cars here with seriously degraded handling, due to poor geometry and inadequate suspension travel for use on public roads."). But dare I say, that the handling over stock, is much greater.
Old 02-05-09, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by t0e
I think i might be considered one of the ("slammed" cars here with seriously degraded handling, due to poor geometry and inadequate suspension travel for use on public roads."). But dare I say, that the handling over stock, is much greater.
Slammed might be interpreted as having almost zero suspension travel, but your car must have more than that for "excellent handling". Sounds good for more than just parking lot cruising.
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I have F sport springs...

+ Rides like stock

- Not low enough! (well for me)
- No real improvement in handling

I should have just waited to get coilovers. But I got mine F-sports for cheap and needed some kind of drop when I got my wheels.
Old 02-05-09, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by t0e
I think i might be considered one of the ("slammed" cars here with seriously degraded handling, due to poor geometry and inadequate suspension travel for use on public roads."). But dare I say, that the handling over stock, is much greater.
By feel or by measurement? Feeling good and handling well or being particularly fast very often have nothing in common.
Old 02-07-09, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
Yes, we see plenty of "slammed" cars here with seriously degraded handling, due to poor geometry and inadequate suspension travel for use on public roads. Looking cool w/compromised handling is another way to put it.

Based on reviews, sounds like the F-sports cause a modest improvement in handling.
I can say that the handling of the car has improved with the f sport springs....its for the most part taken the feeling like im gonna tip over out of my car when cornering. The drop it provided is more than enough for me at least with the changing weather conditions in NH.
Old 02-08-09, 02:37 AM
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How long should I wait after I install the springs to get an alignment?
Old 02-09-09, 08:44 PM
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people typically wait about a month. some even say two.
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