Hi there, just a few ? about lowering my car , I want to lower it around 1.4 in front and 1.3 rear ,just wondering poeples thoughts on that. Also was looking at what kind of springs will I need and what else other than lowering will I need to do ie wheel align etc. Are HR springs a good spring.


thanks HOOGY

 

Let me be the first to tell you that you need to utilize the search function that you are privileged to now that you've donated. Get to it and let us know how it turns out.

 

this site should answer your question
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/sp..._decision.html

 

ok thanks alot for the info,sorry about not usinmg the search engine. Also one ? how about wheel align will i need one with just springs.


Thanks HOOGY

 

Yes, get your car aligned after the drop. Mine needed it bad. Plus for the next three years I can go and get it done whenever I want! Yeeeaah!

 

I just installed Maxspeed springs on the front only over the weekend and my alignment is damn near perfect still. Havent taken it out on the highway so I know that may not be as aligned as it appears but it appears that I lined up everything pretty close.

 

I have H&Rs on mine. You should buy shocks/struts with the springs. save you the extra labor later on or installation fee

 

I'm a fan of progress springs will drop a bit more (1.7F 1.5R) but very nice feel and performance

 

You are going to shorten the life of your OEM struts if you lower your car. Save a bit more and do everything at once and you will get better performace if you pair your aftermarket springs with aftermarket struts.

I am running kyb gr2 struts with Vogtland springs and I have zero complaints and am very happy.

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Funny I just had the same done this past week with Maxspeeds and Tokico Blues on the front ...put it on the rack for alignment and it was perfect

 

Yeah, it was a nice surprise. Couldnt be happier with the front dropped. Much better stance. Can definitely feel the firmer ride and certianly over bumps that before felt not too bad are a bit more harsh. Didnt help that is was 20 degrees yesterday either. Cant tell yet if I am hitting the bump stops but given the maxpseeds are only 1.4 in the front I wouldnt think so.

 

ok thanks for all the info on car lowering, so i want 1.4 front 1.3 rear and some of you said get struts with it,so give me the best combo spring and strut that won't drain the pocket book and also still have a decent ride

Thanks HOOGY

 

Housecor's site listed above is a great resource - many thanks for that as I definitely used it in my decision making process.

I went with Maxspeeds and Tokico HP's (Blues). My car is a daily driver and I was concerned about harshness if I went with a more performance oriented setup. This combo is one of the most cost effective and even though it feels much better to me, my wife said she couldn't tell much different

 

Cheaper - Progress and KYB GR-2

best bet - Progress and Illuminas

 

just ordered progresss and illuminas. shipped today...worthless post...sorry

 

good choice! was about to order same setup for my 02 then i found a used set of coilovers for a considerable bit less so went for that

 

Yes they are. If you want a lower stance with a ride that is comfortable, H&R worked for me. I had Progress Sport at first and the ride was harsh and the car looked slammed.....I hated speed bumps with those springs.......and yes change out your struts otherwise the new "ride height" will ruin the old ones.

 

H&R are a good alternative. Progress ride well IMO they have a soft spring rate so dunno the harshness. Probably roads where you are, Atlanta roads bad too