#31636, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 0
Coil overs pretty much result in a horrible, bouncy ride that eventually destroys struts.
95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII 186 WHP - 150 WTQ 14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten 99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister 99 GS OZ: Sold 03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls
#31637, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 1
I don't think it's a question as to which is better, the question is what type of ride and adjustability is the driver looking for? I have coilovers, and purchased them because I couldn't come to a decision as to what height I wanted my car lowered to. So I got the coilovers and set the drop to what I wanted. With that adjustability comes a price and that is a stiff ride.
#31638, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 2
Thanks for the heads up guys. I don't mind the stiff ride but this is a daily driver too that already scares the crap out of dear old Mom. No need to bump her around too; much as I'd like to sometimes. Again, thanks for the imput. Paul
#31639, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by 740 turbo brick Coil overs pretty much result in a horrible, bouncy ride that eventually destroys struts.
A sleeve over does, a TRUE coil over does not and gives you the best performance. Most of the time with suspension mods the money is well spent, don't cheap out on suspension because you will pay for it later.
#31641, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 4
Thanks for clearing that up. Yes I was referring to the $15 shipped Ebay coil overs. A true coil over setup will ride much better. As always, you get what you pay for.
95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII 186 WHP - 150 WTQ 14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten 99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister 99 GS OZ: Sold 03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls
#31642, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 6
I thank you all for the clarification on that. Honestly I saw the cheap $32 Ebay ones and was wondering. My gut tells me to go with name brand quality too. That'll put me off a few months but I'd hate to do it twice!
#31680, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 7
Some kind person here, I won't name names, lol, has offered me yellow Konis with an Eibach spring kit so that's going to be my set up. I'm pretty sure I'll add a 3pc strut bar set too. Yea! I'll let you know how it is in a few months. ($ thing, ya know?)
#31884, "RE: coil overs vs. lowering springs" In response to Reply # 4
+5, the person that owned my car before me went cheap on springs and now they are so fucked up. Im swaying every where and sometimes i get scared, in the rain is the worst. Right now im looking at tein flex so i can use that automatic adjustment thing, that would be sweet. i have a question tho, what does that pillowball upper mount do... will i need it http://www.tein.com/products/upper_mount.html
