just want to put it out there first, I did search all over but couldnt find a thread to help me. so if there is a post please let me know. no disrespect intended by this post.

I am looking to drop my 5th gen its a daily driver through all weather. i have 18x7.5 on it right now. with 225/40/18's i want to be able to drop it to a nice stance but nothing to low where im scrapping all the time.

i would love to do coilover kit but dont have 1k right now for that im looking in the 250 and under range.

i like the tien but its a 2 inch drop, then there are a few others i have seen 1.3 inch drop and i have seem some on nopi's site that are 1.7 front 1.5 rear. im not sure what to go with. i would like to do the tien but im not sure if thats to low to fit with the 18's n give me a lil room for a smooth ride still. please help. good or bad im kool just need some help. thanks my 5th gen fam!

 

im not sure how to post pictures on here but if you shoot me your email, i have a pic of s-techs with the 07 08 18's that you can judge for yourself if you want to go that low

search a little harder my friend theres alotttt in here about drops

http://www.shiftice.com/spring_strut_decision.html

start there...

 

i dont know how to do pics either, but my email is soloproductionsunlimited@comcast.net

thanks t.one, i dont want that bouncy ride i would like to stay as close to oem comfort as possible. what springs do u suggest?

thanks for the post j.pax good info on that page. i really appreciate it.

 

Go as low as your wallet will allow you too!!!!!!! or keep it simple so you can still commute in the real world where there are steep driveways, deep potholes, etc......1.75" would be the most for me..........(Progress)

 

given how low the s-techs sits, they do rebound a little but i guess definitely better than being rock solid no?

welcome

looking back it...ide say go right to coilovers....no strut spring setup is better than a decent set of coilovers....

 

thanks cmax 1.75 i like on ur ride!!!!

j.pax i wish i had the dough to do the coilovers but for now im gone have to go with springs/struts.

 

Save up and get coilovers. Dont cheap out on suspension

 

warned you solo lol, ride the 4x4 lifestyle until you have the cash. always an option

 

I bought new tein stechs off an .org member and I love them coupled with my new koni yellows, I think the drop was 1.5' or so? not sure but its a nice stance and still very comfortable for daily driving, every now and then i hit a pot hole and cringe but thats maybe once a month at most? i drive around 1200-1500 a month so you get the idea. The total for teh setup was around $750 and I installed them myself.

 

NICE Xarles!

@J.Pax, & Mr.A the coilovers do sound nice and for all the money i have to put out i may have to just save a lil more. i want to have it ready for the summer maybe the fall though. im thinking!!!!!

thanks for all the advice! still open to suggestions