Lowering springs

[Dnguyen211]

Hi, there may be a post on this but I cannot find it. I am currently running eBay coilovers and let me tell you. Be prepared to drop 4 new struts into your car if you will be running them. Anyways, I would like to look for some lowering springs, to be used with my adjustable ride hight sleeve, or just to be used with only the strut, I am looking for a cheap inexpensive spring that will give my car somewhat of a drop but will still give me a comfortable ride because the springs I have on now got a reaction from my girlfriend of "HOLY **** WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR CAR?"

 

[Varnell]

Depends on your price range. Are you looking to put lowering springs on your current coilovers, put lowering springs on factory struts, or put lowering springs on aftermarket struts?

 

[xci.ed6]

I think it was H&R Race springs I had before...
2.5" drop, perfect! They should have come stock!

I put went on stock struts @ ~130k, those died @ ~200k (!!!!) then went cheapo new aftermarket. Those went to ~220k. Then they died, so I went with the coilovers. Keep in mind, oem struts are 10x better than other ****!

 

[Dnguyen211]

Depends on your price range. Are you looking to put lowering springs on your current coilovers, put lowering springs on factory struts, or put lowering springs on aftermarket struts?

I'm looking for something under $100 and I don't mind if factory strut or on coilovers

 

[Dnguyen211]

I think it was H&R Race springs I had before...
2.5" drop, perfect! They should have come stock!

I put went on stock struts @ ~130k, those died @ ~200k (!!!!) then went cheapo new aftermarket. Those went to ~220k. Then they died, so I went with the coilovers. Keep in mind, oem struts are 10x better than other ****!

How much were the H&R springs?

 

[xci.ed6]

Bought 'em used, ~$50 iirc.

Sold 'em for $40

 

[Dnguyen211]

If I were to keep my coilovers and upgrade my dampers to stiffer ones would that make the ride a little softer? And I yes what brand should I go with? I don't mind repeatedly replacing them as long as they have a lifetime warranty

 

[xci.ed6]

No. Springs control compression, shocks control rebound.

It might help 'bounce' after a bump, by slowing the spring, but they will not help the bump.

 

[Dnguyen211]

No. Springs control compression, shocks control rebound.

It might help 'bounce' after a bump, by slowing the spring, but they will not help the bump.

Yes I know but I just want to hit an unavoidable bump and not feel it even thought it's not very large...

 

[xci.ed6]

Yes, it will be harsher.

Wait then spend the $$. Get some springs designed for our car. If you care about ride.

The H&R I had were progressive. Light for minor bumps, then they go harsh for serious bumps.

Cheapo coilovers are straight harsh. Usually with uncontrolled strength, so always harsh, with uncalculated lengths, fit 'any' car, and 'universal' adapters, so length doesn't matter, and size doesn't matter.

Really though, the H&R Race were awsome! Safe but low ride hight, that gave you acceptable alignment, w/o camber stuff. I dd'd that thing on gravel roads for years!

You do need toget an alignment for toe.

Oh, my car now is a lot lower! Most people probly feel it rides horrible. I like the handeling, and (I checked today!) no leaks! The dampeners, or shocks, are still solid by performance and inspection.