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02-27-2015, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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Something softer than sportlines
I am currently lowered on eibach sportiness with stock shocks.
Looking to return to a ride comfort closer to stock. Been out of researching the car for a few months now, lots of new information I'm trying to take in... Does anyone have a suggestion on what kind of setup i should be looking out for to reach something closer to stock level of ride comfort? I was thinking of either getting a set of blistens or koni shocks, and either going back to stock springs or something that lowers only .5inch or so. (RCE yellows?) On the other hand i was thinking if its worth going coilovers (if its more cost effective) at which point, there are a wealth of options that i am still sifting through... But i am not looking for performance really, just something with a really minor drop with a softer ride. I don't have stock springs. but i suppose i can always go back to those. suggestions? set me in a good direction!
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I have the hotchkis springs. I can say they feel like stock +. A smidge more aggressive than stock, but wont beat you up.
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^ this
However I will say, I'm lowered on sportlines with Bilstein B8 shocks... absolutely love the overall look and performance. Haven't taken it to the track but BOY does it perform. RCEs/Swifts would be even better, I can wager that much. Love the drop of sportlines, though. Couldn't beat it for $150 for the set from a member ( also came with stock struts on because he couldn't figure out how to take them off ) |
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As already said, as a general rule: lowered = stiffer springs required. It's because you're losing suspension travel. Coilovers can get around this a bit, as does a well matched spring and shock setup.
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Check out the springs from Mach V Motorsports in Sterling, Va. Dan has these installed on his BRZ and it looks great. I think about an inch drop and the fenderwell to tire clearance looks right. http://www.fastwrx.com/collections/springs/products/mach-v-lowering-springs-for-brz-fr-s
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A full set of RCE yellows and shocks will run me about 1400, while a set of tein basis coil overs can run me 800... So my dilemma of going to coilovers was more price driven since I seem to find a number of reputable basic coil overs under a grand. I would love to run yellows, don't get me wrong (you guys didn't have them available when I bought my sport lines ) But since I wanted to replace my shocks and springs was wondering if it's worth going to coilovers unless the ride quality won't be as good (or some other factor that I'm missing)
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I guess I was wondering what kind of benefits can I expect if all I'm looking for is a really minor drop from stock height, with similar ride quality. Just thought this answer might differ if I am not looking for performance. Longevity? Comfort? Sorry for my ignorance but I'm trying to learn!
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If ride quality is your overall concern, I would go with the suggestion of RCE Yellows + shocks. Another option is Eibach Pro Kit. Like others have said, the lower you go, the more ride quality you give up. Also, without a shock meant for the shorter stroke, you'll also be giving up ride quality.
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