Big Willy

For those who have dropped their car with springs, have you also replaced the stock shocks? I was wondering if it is a noticeable difference over the stock set.

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

assuming that you're replacing worn/blown-out oem shocks for new oem shocks, you should regain the same handling and ride quality that you had when your oem shocks were new.

blown shocks will contribute to a sloppy handling feel and a bouncy ride quality. if there's a noticeable degradation of your shocks like what i've just described, then it's time to replace your shocks.

Big Willy

My car is lowered about 2" is there a shock that is suited for this? My guess is the OEM shock is not the best fit.

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

most (if not all) aftermarket lowering spring applications for the 2is are designed to work w/ the oem shocks.

while aftermarket lowering springs will accelerate the amount of wear and tear the shocks are subject to, it's not enough to cause premature failure within a few months or even a year or two (with regular, normal street driving).

btw, unless you're 100% sure that your shocks are blown, i wouldn't worry about them.

Big Willy

The car has 35k ...it's not as crisp as it was new but it is a few years old.
Still nice , just not that tight new feeling.