Suspension Replacement Options
Suspension Replacement Options
My ’03 coupe is rounding 76k miles. I am looking into options for suspension replacements or upgrades. I am not looking to slam my car. I do not want to mess with camber or anything of the sort. I prefer not to lower it at all. I will be running 18x8 +23 F and 18x8 + 18 R.
Options:
1.) Replace the shocks and springs with OEM 07 parts.
2.) Tein Basic Coilovers
3.) Eibach Pro Street Coilovers
I also indent to buy a GT Spec Mid-Chassis Reinforcement.
Total should be < $2000 installed.
Is there any other avenue where I should be looking?
Options:
1.) Replace the shocks and springs with OEM 07 parts.
2.) Tein Basic Coilovers
3.) Eibach Pro Street Coilovers
I also indent to buy a GT Spec Mid-Chassis Reinforcement.
Total should be < $2000 installed.
Is there any other avenue where I should be looking?
Originally Posted by fbw5595
My ’03 coupe is rounding 76k miles. I am looking into options for suspension replacements or upgrades. I am not looking to slam my car. I do not want to mess with camber or anything of the sort. I prefer not to lower it at all. I will be running 18x8 +23 F and 18x8 + 18 R.
Options:
1.) Replace the shocks and springs with OEM 07 parts.
2.) Tein Basic Coilovers
3.) Eibach Pro Street Coilovers
I also indent to buy a GT Spec Mid-Chassis Reinforcement.
Total should be < $2000 installed.
Is there any other avenue where I should be looking?
Options:
1.) Replace the shocks and springs with OEM 07 parts.
2.) Tein Basic Coilovers
3.) Eibach Pro Street Coilovers
I also indent to buy a GT Spec Mid-Chassis Reinforcement.
Total should be < $2000 installed.
Is there any other avenue where I should be looking?
2. IMO, up your budget to Tein CS or Cusco Zero2
3. These are Kw varient 1's, all Eibach does is powdercoat the springs a different color. I won't touch any of the Kw's because they use a progressive rear spring with a high spread between initial and final rates. Based on your desire no not lower you'd want to make a different choice anyhow.
How much the GT sport braces will effect regidity is fully debateable.
I have the sport option on my ’03. I always thought it was weak. Lately, I found out that this did not include any suspension parts. I am kind of excited to see how the car handles after the upgrades. Cusco Zero2 seem to fit my no-drop coilover category. Thanks for the recommendations.
Your oem suspension is "sport tuned" which all coupes have that were delivered on oem 17/18 inch wheels, the real sport suspension didn't appear until 2005 on car's delivered with oem 19 inch wheels.
Alright, I have some work to do. I have been educating myself about different coilover characteristics. I have a few questions.
Comparability Issue:
I keep seeing Spring Rating ranging 300-700 for Lbs/in and 8-12 for kg/mm. When I convert kg/mm to lbs/in, I do not get numbers in the 100s, but rather in the 10s. What is the equation?
Clarification:
Higher spring rate = faster response =harder ride
Any words about Rs-r Sports or HKS RS or LS+?
Thanks.
Comparability Issue:
I keep seeing Spring Rating ranging 300-700 for Lbs/in and 8-12 for kg/mm. When I convert kg/mm to lbs/in, I do not get numbers in the 100s, but rather in the 10s. What is the equation?
Clarification:
Higher spring rate = faster response =harder ride
Any words about Rs-r Sports or HKS RS or LS+?
Thanks.
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