I'm looking at lowering by about 15mm and hoping to get people's recommendations on whether I get springs or coilovers.

I've seen quite a few threads but just want to know why, if I don't track the car and have no intentions to, I would pay 2-3 times the price of springs to get coilovers? What benefits would I see for the difference? Or for a car doing only 1800 miles a year, would springs be more suited to me?

Thanks

 

15mm and for the roads only? Save your money and get a set of springs.

 

Yep, I'd be tempted to import the Swift Spec R's that were mentioned in another thread.

 

Springs would cover what you are after. I have just been in the same position and went for springs. I use my car all the time, and most coilovers are far too stiff/bumpy for me. Springs lower the car (which is what I want) and also retain near enough same spring rates. (yes I know damping is compromised)

 

The vast majority aren't content with springs after a few months, so you may as well save your cash for coilovers and do it properly. There is no argument that coilovers are too stiff - it depends which ones you opt for and what spring rates you choose.

A set of springs rarely lower a car bang on where you want too, whereas coilovers do offer that possibility.

All that aside, if you just want an approximate drop on the cheap, then springs are for you.

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I had tein springs on my first one with standard shocks, its OK but doesn't really make much difference other than a small drop in ride height.

I've just installed Meister Rs on my current car and they are great, the damping quality feels really good and the car feels a lot more confident even though I've not done the geo or anti bump steer bits yet (waiting on replacement bushes as mine are seized).


I'd agree with the above and say do it properly when you're ready.

 

For 1,800 miles a year I wouldn't bother with either. In fact, just sell the car.

Coilovers and springs aren't the same thing. With coilovers you're getting brand new dampers; if you just fit springs you're keeping your old, tired dampers. So even though people like to make the comparison, really there isn't one.

 

I just love these forums..........


Why would I sell the car????

At 1800 miles a year, the dampers are hardly tired!!!!


Thankfully most people do offer helpful friendly advice so thank you to those.

 

How old is the car?

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