Springs VS Coilovers....
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From: Ladera Ranch / San Clemente
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Wouldn't you need camber kits with coilovers also?
You can adjust the firmness with just springs if you go with Konis or Tokico d-specs or similar.
Each time you change the ride height on coilovers you have to get another alignment.
IMHO, the real advantage of coilovers is the ability to run a much wider range of spring rates that are not typically available with aftermarket springs. But to me, it doesn't matter as those rates are typically pretty friggen' stiff (for racing applications)
You can adjust the firmness with just springs if you go with Konis or Tokico d-specs or similar.
Each time you change the ride height on coilovers you have to get another alignment.
IMHO, the real advantage of coilovers is the ability to run a much wider range of spring rates that are not typically available with aftermarket springs. But to me, it doesn't matter as those rates are typically pretty friggen' stiff (for racing applications)
Furthermore I think it is a good idea add a camber kit anytime you make changes to the suspension that alter the geometry of the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by nchima
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Yea, after I thought it out, I'll probably just end up going w/springs and a camber kit....just wait till I need some shocks/struts.
and check PM...
Yea, after I thought it out, I'll probably just end up going w/springs and a camber kit....just wait till I need some shocks/struts.
and check PM...
Originally Posted by Beebo
Go with coilovers man... there are a few good deals on BC Racing coliovers
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
What makes them superior than normal shocks/springs? Other than the obvious height adjustments?
Originally Posted by Beebo
I believe that you can change the stiffness/softness of the coilovers. not to sure tho... i heard that with the BC Racing coilovers anyway
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From: Sacramento
Yea, good looking out on all the replies thus far...
So, here's what I'm ordering: Set of Eibach Springs/ Set of (unknown) shocks/springs and rear camber kit....w/good shopping I should be able to find this for roughly 650..hopefully cheaper.
So, here's what I'm ordering: Set of Eibach Springs/ Set of (unknown) shocks/springs and rear camber kit....w/good shopping I should be able to find this for roughly 650..hopefully cheaper.
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From: Chi-City
honestly, i'd go for the coilover and call it a day...
you can get amazing deals on ebay using live.com (about 20-25% off the buy it now price). the price difference would be really close and not worth saving the extra hundred or so bucks. just something to think about...
you can get amazing deals on ebay using live.com (about 20-25% off the buy it now price). the price difference would be really close and not worth saving the extra hundred or so bucks. just something to think about...
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Originally Posted by Canadian
Originally Posted by koksik86
$2,000 coilovers are obviously not comparable to a $650 spring/strut combo now are they?
If you want just the coilovers let me know...I could probably let them go for $1400...
In the rear it is a must. On the front, depends how low you go. I have 30k miles, 22k of them lowered on my front tires and they still have another 20 easy in them. I go through rears every 12-15k
Originally Posted by Canadian
In the rear it is a must. On the front, depends how low you go. I have 30k miles, 22k of them lowered on my front tires and they still have another 20 easy in them. I go through rears every 12-15k
Would that be all I need for the rears?