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Old 04-16-2014, 06:12 AM
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Default Best springs for stock struts?

Was originally looking to get the Tein S-tech lowering springs. But I wanted to hear what you guys thought first. I've been driving the S2000 for almost a year and a half and I'm finally understanding what I like and feel most comfortable.

I want to keep the stock struts for awhile and look for adjustable springs that will lower my ride at least .25mm to .50mm. I want it to be as smooth as possible and also to have almost stock height. Recommendations are always welcome.

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If you don't want the ride to change and you want the ride height to be lower by 1/4 of a single millimeter, may I suggest drinking a glass of water prior to getting in the car?
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Bag of sand in the back?
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Originally Posted by thomsbrain
If you don't want the ride to change and you want the ride height to be lower by 1/4 of a single millimeter, may I suggest drinking a glass of water prior to getting in the car?
well where I live has some bad roads, so I don't want to scrape. I am just looking for the right height is all. I should've stated earlier that I am somewhat new to modifying cars, so any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Lol he was making fun of your figures in the OP. Zero point two five MILLIMETER isn't exactly a drop
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S2000s don't come with struts, it's a trick question.


I don't think you'll find lowering springs that keep the car that high, I don't know of any. One option would be to buy a set of universal springs based on measurements. For your height goals you'd want ~9.5" long springs and I think the diameters are around 90mm and you want your rates to be around 325-350 lbs/in depending on your model year. You can find all the measurements here http://www.mccanless.net/Characteriz...rings_rev1.pdf
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Originally Posted by odb812
S2000s don't come with struts, it's a trick question. I don't think you'll find lowering springs that keep the car that high, I don't know of any. One option would be to buy a set of universal springs based on measurements. For your height goals you'd want ~9.5" long springs and I think the diameters are around 90mm and you want your rates to be around 325-350 lbs/in depending on your model year. You can find all the measurements here http://www.mccanless.net/Characteriz...rings_rev1.pdf
That's what I'm looking for. Thank you for your help.
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I want to do the same thing. Check out this website a member recommended to me. http://www.ground-control-store.com/...p/II=526/CA=64
It's Ground control and they have spring kits for stock shocks. I haven't purchased it yet but looking into it.
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