Springs VS Coilovers - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JARE_ee · 10-04-2014, 01:15 PM

Okay, if i strictly usin my car as a DD, no tracking and purely asthetics and comfort would springs be sufficent?

I am comtemplating springs, but all my friends that have experience with modinf their cars are sworn to never ever buy springs again, because they fucked up their car using springs. " bro, no matter what you do never get springs, biggest regret"

It wasnt just one of my friend it was multiple, however i still see many people around locally with springs.

What are your experienced with springs and coilovers, and do you agree not to ever get springs if u can afford coilovers?

themajesticone · 10-04-2014, 01:50 PM

It took me a while to decide but I realized that I didn't want throw down $800 or more on coils at this time. I am getting my sportlines installed on stock shock Monday afternoon. I have a friend who has been on sportline+stock shock for about a year on his DD and has had no problems whatsoever. He is also on 18x8.75 XXR 527's and the fitment is decently flush. I think you will be happy. What springs are you considering?

Racecomp Engineering · 10-04-2014, 02:17 PM

Your friends bought crappy springs.

In reality it depends on what you're looking for. If you really want a big drop ( more than an inch) then IMO springs arent the best choice. There just isn't enough travel for that and a good ride.

But if you're happy with a more mild/medium drop of an inch or less, than you can get a good look without ruining ride and handling. There are a couple good springs out there for this chassis.

- Andy

Gunman · 10-04-2014, 06:17 PM

I swapped springs on my 1988 Ranger, drove it for 100k miles. Swapped springs on the BRZ, and daily drive it too. No worries.

Trettiosjuan · 10-06-2014, 08:17 AM

This one of the few platforms were springs do work well as long as you keep the drop moderate.

riironman · 10-07-2014, 08:50 PM

I installed eibach sportlines. ...1.4 inch drop...within a week...noises from the rear. Pretty sure i blew both rear oem Shocks. Think it was too much of a drop. Now saving for coilovers

enthennd · 10-08-2014, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riironman

I installed eibach sportlines. ...1.4 inch drop...within a week...noises from the rear. Pretty sure i blew both rear oem Shocks. Think it was too much of a drop. Now saving for coilovers

installation-error most likely, such as spinning the shafts. I did the same for one of my rears, replaced it. been on sportlines for over a year now, no issues.

10-04-2014, 01:15 PM	#1
JARE_ee Alaska Roll Lover Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: Blue.Series.Aozora Location: Beautiful BC Posts: 120 Thanks: 203 Thanked 69 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Springs VS Coilovers Okay, if i strictly usin my car as a DD, no tracking and purely asthetics and comfort would springs be sufficent? I am comtemplating springs, but all my friends that have experience with modinf their cars are sworn to never ever buy springs again, because they fucked up their car using springs. " bro, no matter what you do never get springs, biggest regret" It wasnt just one of my friend it was multiple, however i still see many people around locally with springs. What are your experienced with springs and coilovers, and do you agree not to ever get springs if u can afford coilovers?

10-04-2014, 01:50 PM	#2
themajesticone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: '13 UM86 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 406 Thanks: 338 Thanked 176 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It took me a while to decide but I realized that I didn't want throw down $800 or more on coils at this time. I am getting my sportlines installed on stock shock Monday afternoon. I have a friend who has been on sportline+stock shock for about a year on his DD and has had no problems whatsoever. He is also on 18x8.75 XXR 527's and the fitment is decently flush. I think you will be happy. What springs are you considering? __________________ JRSC C30 91 oct \| JDL UEL Header \| Tomei Overpipe \| Milltek Front Pipe \| Milltek Catback \| SPL LCA v2 \| FA 500 v5 Coilovers 6k/7k \| SPC Front Camber Bolts \| Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 \| 245/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport

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Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,410 Thanks: 3,426 Thanked 7,243 Times in 2,964 Posts Mentioned: 303 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Your friends bought crappy springs. In reality it depends on what you're looking for. If you really want a big drop ( more than an inch) then IMO springs arent the best choice. There just isn't enough travel for that and a good ride. But if you're happy with a more mild/medium drop of an inch or less, than you can get a good look without ruining ride and handling. There are a couple good springs out there for this chassis. - Andy

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Trettiosjuan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 357 Thanks: 292 Thanked 190 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This one of the few platforms were springs do work well as long as you keep the drop moderate.

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riironman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: asphalt fr-s Location: rhode island Posts: 121 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I installed eibach sportlines. ...1.4 inch drop...within a week...noises from the rear. Pretty sure i blew both rear oem Shocks. Think it was too much of a drop. Now saving for coilovers

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