Some Questions about Lowering your car

[yeehau86]

dear all ZTH members,
I want to lower my car, but still considering 3 options that are available:

1) Chop current stock springs
2) Buy Sport Springs and Sport Absorbers
3) Buy Sport Springs only

which of the 3 options should I choose? some say option 3 is enuf, some say must choose option 2...

 

[csl]

What car you are using? Not every car has the same solution. But in generally, I reckon you should not waste any money on this. Save the money and get a set of adjustable low/high and hard/soft coil over. Maybe can buy a recond set with cheap price from halfcut shop.

 

[tofu_manic]

option 1 is definitely out, option 3 as well...best u get a set of springs with a matching set of absorbers, so u noe they will ngam each other...less trial and error needed...

or u can try what CSL has mentioned earlier, depends on ur luck tho...

 

[meltan7]

don't ever chop your springs, either stock or sport springs. if you're on a tight budget, you can go for option 2, but in the long run, your absorbers will wear out over time. best is, save the cash, and get yourself a set of adjustables.

 

[ixeo]

helps if you let us know what car you have. option 1 is definately out. option 2 is good enough for normal driving.. e.g. G|A|B SA absorbers + G|A|B sport springs. its not adjustable but it was designed to function together while lowering your ride.

adjustable coilovers would be the best option, but it does cost significantly more.

 

[yeehau86]

i am driving Wira Aeroback Special Edition 1.5

 

[arrowhead]

it also depends on what ur car is used for? daily driving? i mention this because, most hi/low adjustables are too stiff and bumpy for daily driving. unless u go for hi/low soft/hard, which cost alot more... however i can't confirm this as i havent tested a hi/low soft/hard adjustables before. so choose wisely

 

[kenzo]

get adjustables seriously, can service summore, get the spring rate 6kg front, 3kg back...if u want comfort, if for track or cornering attack, go for 8kg front, 5kg back...

 

[yeehau86]

i have a friend using adjustable..sit at the back damn bumpy until my eyeballs wan to drop...sigh

 

[boyzone]

since u are running with 1.5 SE, u have an option go with sport spring only.
with 1 inch lower would not damage ur absorbar.
Before I go to coilover, sport spring with stock absorbar was service me near 6 yrs.

Now plan to let go my Germany sport spring, just PM me If u interest. Thanks.

 

[yeehau86]

u mean sport springs with stock absorber u used for 6 years no problem?

 

[boyzone]

yup...run for 6 yrs .. no problem.
the spring still with me... Interest? will let go cheap.