how exactly would coils benefit? i have heard of it but never looked into it. would i have to buy the z shocks/springs + coils?

 

socialconflicts - the z setup is good just look for low miles really all I have to say. I got mine for like 50$ with under 2k.

As far as other setups... start with the Z springs and struts, if you really feel the need to go lower etc... wait for the time to research. Coilovers is a great option and have gone down in price ( find tons for under a 1k used ). Once you start going low enough though your going to have to spend more and more money with camber/tow issues.

 

coils are usually a whole setup. They take the place of the current springs and struts. The ups to coils is adjustable ride dampening and also adjustable height.

all this information can be found by searching and googling a little OP

 

as far as coils i knew about the whole lowering and adjusting on them, i though there were added benefits like better ride overall. i think a 1inch drop would be perfect for me, so im just going to go for the whole z setup.

 

Do the Z springs/shocks end up being an even drop? Will the gaps be the same all the way around?

 

The full z springs won't look even. The back will look a little lower. You can get the Z springs up front, coupe springs in the back. Just get alignment after and your tire wear should be ok. If it rides too rough for you, a cheap upgrade would be adding the Z shocks. Not necessary though! I had this setup before and felt it was too high. About a 2 1/2 finger gap. Then switched to Tein S-Techs with Z shocks and it reduced the gap to about a 1 1/2 finger gap. Still too high, no problems whatsoever clearing speed bumps and driveways. Eventually went to Tein Basics. As far as daily drive ride quality i'd rate the 3 set ups in this order.

1. Tein Basics - Best ride quality of the 3 and adjusted to have the tires slightly tuck into the fender.
2. Tein S Techs with Z shocks - 2nd best ride quality. 1 1/2 finger gap. No problems clearing anything.
3. Z/G combo with Z shocks - decent ride quality, huge gap. Could probably clear a sidewalk with this.

 

any place u think is the best place to buy the tein basics?

 

I found them used on the marketplace here for 500 shipped. They ride smoother than the s techs and z springs when you adjust them low but if use the basics for a 1 or 2 inch drop the s techs and z springs ride smoother. For brand new basics check with the vendors here. When I was searching for SPC camber kits thmotorpsorts had the cheapest price. I can only assume they would have the best price on a set of basics as well. Try PM'ing the vendors here in the marketplace. I've read that BC coils or Megan coils might be a better bang for the buck purchase than the basics but I never personally tried them so I can't comment on that.

 

might just go with the s techs/z springs, since i do only want a 1-2inch drop.. more of a 2 actually.
thanks a bunch for the info saolin413

 

No prob, sounds like the S-Techs would be the best bet for you!