 Lowering springs: how much difference? |
 Apr 17, 2008 - 7:03 PM
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I am looking at some Tein S-Tech springs. They indicate they lower the front height by 1.5" andd the rear by .9". While I have a pretty good grasp on physics, I am not sure how much of a difference this really makes in performance. Is it really noticeable? For those of you who have lowered your cars, how satisfied are you with the results?
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Apr 19, 2008 - 8:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '08 From Seven Cities, SE Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
Okay, so shock (or strut) replacement is strongly recommended. But you guys are talking upgrade, here, not just newer OEM, right? Also, are there specific models that are better than others? Really, what I am shooting for is better performance, but trying to keep costs at a minimum. I don't like the $1G+ pricetag on the coilover systems that I'm seeing and even once I add up struts and springs it's a pretty hefty cash layout, but I just want to make sure it's a necessary cash layout. Knaaamean? Thanks again.
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shaunrichard Lowering springs: how much difference? Apr 17, 2008 - 7:03 PM
94TRDcelica Yeah you notice it around corners at 100 mph LOL... Apr 17, 2008 - 7:12 PM _mikeE Would be a good idea to upgrade your shocks too si... Apr 17, 2008 - 9:13 PM 808celica hmmmm satisfied????? heck yes
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... Apr 17, 2008 - 10:41 PM bccentaur3 It does wonders for looks. And yes because the car... Apr 17, 2008 - 11:01 PM Rusty QUOTETBH If you do the springs get new shocks too ... Apr 18, 2008 - 3:28 PM bccentaur3 You can go with bilstein. I really think if you wa... Apr 18, 2008 - 8:15 PM 808celica yup yup. full coils will be the best. but if you j... Apr 19, 2008 - 2:44 AM _mikeE I got KYB gr2's shocks/struts for my tein lowe... Apr 19, 2008 - 4:08 AM bccentaur3 If you want to save money and want some type of pe... Apr 19, 2008 - 11:32 AM shaunrichard Sounds good. I appreciate the info. Apr 19, 2008 - 11:42 AM 94TRDcelica Yep +1 for KYB GR2's and I recon combine that ... Apr 21, 2008 - 7:31 PM shaunrichard Yeah, I'm looking at strut bars already. But w... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:05 PM 808celica dont feel like a noob. this is after all a forum t... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:18 PM terqui Bushings are what connect your suspension at certa... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:30 PM 94TRDcelica What I mean by bushings is simply replace the olde... Apr 22, 2008 - 6:52 PM
BonzaiCelica QUOTE(94TRDcelica @ Apr 22, 2008 - 6... Apr 24, 2008 - 3:18 AM shaunrichard Thanks for the tip. Good link to have on file. Apr 22, 2008 - 8:36 PM 808celica dude your in cali. isnt importrp in cali??? Apr 24, 2008 - 3:30 AM BonzaiCelica QUOTE(808celica @ Apr 24, 2008 - 3:3... Apr 24, 2008 - 5:08 PM 96bluevert QUOTE(808celica @ Apr 24, 2008 - 1:3... Apr 24, 2008 - 7:35 PM GriffGirl Import RP Apr 24, 2008 - 5:44 PM shaunrichard Okay, back to the bushings. Contact with two of my... Apr 25, 2008 - 5:43 AM |
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