Lowering Springs Question
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Lowering Springs Question
Does anyone know if I just install a set of lowering springs instead of putting in coilovers, does it decrease the handling characteristics or wouldn't make a difference? Coilovers are a bit pricey for me at this point.
Please help, thanks in advance.
Please help, thanks in advance.
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Initially, it should help.
I'll bet, just like on most cars, that if you go higher spring rate, the stock dampners (shocks) won't hold up for very long.
When they start to go, you'll be bouncing down the freeway. When that happens, obviously your performance will decrease.
I always recommend springs with a matched set of shocks... however, I think the only option right now is the MS shocks. I'm sure other options will come out in the future though.
YMMV, and the stock shocks could last for a long time..... that just an unknown right now as the car is so new
I'll bet, just like on most cars, that if you go higher spring rate, the stock dampners (shocks) won't hold up for very long.
When they start to go, you'll be bouncing down the freeway. When that happens, obviously your performance will decrease.
I always recommend springs with a matched set of shocks... however, I think the only option right now is the MS shocks. I'm sure other options will come out in the future though.
YMMV, and the stock shocks could last for a long time..... that just an unknown right now as the car is so new
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quote from Eibach:
"Eibach Pro-Kits are designed to work with original equipment shocks and struts provided they are in good working condition."
"Eibach Pro-Kits are designed to work with original equipment shocks and struts provided they are in good working condition."
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Originally posted by sup3rbad
quote from Eibach:
"Eibach Pro-Kits are designed to work with original equipment shocks and struts provided they are in good working condition."
quote from Eibach:
"Eibach Pro-Kits are designed to work with original equipment shocks and struts provided they are in good working condition."
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The reason stock shocks and struts wear out quicker is due to the restricted stroke of the shock shaft. With lowering springs the shock is compressed more than stock, and stays like that. It xtra stress on the bushings. All in all, I've had springs on other cars and the shocks will be fine depending upon how hard you drive the car.
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