Installed new suspension **Pics added**, Megan Racing lowering springs with GR-2s Options

[flyinglizard]

Just installed this setup with the help of a buddy on friday. Here are my impressions:

The ride is now VERY harsh. Way firmer than stock. Normally I am tolerant of firm suspension, but just driving to the grocery store kills my back. Everyone who has ridden in the car thus far complains

The car is only about 0.5 inches lower all around as of today. I'm assuming there is a break in period for new springs to settle.

The car feels much tighter and more responsive, at the cost of ride quality of course.






This post has been edited by flyinglizard: Oct 20, 2009 - 9:04 PM

[trdproven]

there is a difference but I would not say drastic. slight maybe. Why don't you adjust it lower and also toggle your damper at the same time. Honestly if you are going to keep it at that height it was pointless getting coilovers. you might as well get TRDs or Teins.

I have negative finger gap meaning my finger can't go inside the fender, I am touching the tire. You dont have to go that low but if you imagine where mine is at and your after difference, I can still put a whole lot of fingers in there.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Dec 20, 2009 - 6:45 PM

[flyinglizard]

there is a difference but I would not say drastic. slight maybe. Why don't you adjust it lower and also toggle your damper at the same time. Honestly if you are going to keep it at that height it was pointless getting coilovers. you might as well get TRDs or Teins.

I have negative finger gap meaning my finger can't go inside the fender, I am touching the tire. You dont have to go that low but if you imagine where mine is at and your after difference, I can still put a whole lot of fingers in there.

I didn't get coilovers, I got megan lowering springs for $120 shipped. The negative finger gap that you talk about is completely impractical for a daily driver. Even if I did get adjustable coilovers I would never make a car sit that low. It's terrible for performance driving and terrible for the underside of your car. I already have to enter my driveway at a 45º angle just so I don't scrape. I'm not going to compare my car, which I have to use every day, to yours which just sits low for good looks.

You also have to keep in mind that my tires' sidewalls are undersized for 17" wheels, so the finger gap between tire and fender is exaggerated. If I had properly sized tires we probably wouldn't even be having this discussion

This post has been edited by flyinglizard: Dec 20, 2009 - 7:05 PM