Springs/coilover recommendations? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Blood · 11-09-2013, 03:50 PM

I've been reading tons of threads for the past couple hours but haven't gotten any definitive answers on a lot of things, so help me out please!

What I'm looking for:
- Lower the car by 1" on all 4 corners
- Same ride quality as stock, or softer if possible (It is my daily driver)
- Within a $1000 budget, possibly a little more

Options I was looking at:
- Eibach Pro-kit springs + stock shocks/struts
- ST Coilovers

The only issue with the ST coilovers is that I live in a snowy state where roads are salted and I'm not sure how they'll hold up against corrosion. Reviews I read of the Pro-kit springs say they have a slightly harsher ride than stock springs, though I don't know if this is improved by changing shocks/struts.

Some questions:

Are there any other lowering springs that come with new bump stops? Don't really like the idea of cutting the stock ones. (This is why I like the Pro-kit springs).

For a 1" drop, do I need to buy anything in addition to springs / coilovers and getting an alignment?

Thanks for the help and recommendations!

JDKane527 · 11-09-2013, 04:06 PM

Bilstein B14 would be good to retain the stock ride quality but a little firmer. It is corrosion resistant, but it's a little over your budget.

Blood · 11-09-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDKane527

Bilstein B14 would be good to retain the stock ride quality but a little firmer. It is corrosion resistant, but it's a little over your budget.

I was looking in the sticky thread for springs/coilover options and didn't see these, but just saw the thread about them from FT-86 SpeedFactory after reading your reply. I can probably manage $1500 for these in the spring. I'm open to other options too though.

Will I need new camber bolts or anything else with a 1" drop? Considering going to an 8" wide rim / 235 tire in the rear as well. Staying 7" wide rim / 215 tire in the front.

protpibe · 11-09-2013, 05:49 PM

Unless you have a burning desire to get coilovers, the Pro-Kit fits the bill perfectly. It's a very near stock ride and will give you a 1" drop. Camber bolts certainly wouldn't hurt, and I would definitely suggest an alignment after installing new springs. I would estimate you can have a pro-kit and koni Yellows installed and aligned for under your budget while maintaining ride quality.

11-09-2013, 03:50 PM	#1
Blood Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2018 STI Location: RI Posts: 167 Thanks: 3 Thanked 59 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Springs/coilover recommendations? I've been reading tons of threads for the past couple hours but haven't gotten any definitive answers on a lot of things, so help me out please! What I'm looking for: - Lower the car by 1" on all 4 corners - Same ride quality as stock, or softer if possible (It is my daily driver) - Within a $1000 budget, possibly a little more Options I was looking at: - Eibach Pro-kit springs + stock shocks/struts - ST Coilovers The only issue with the ST coilovers is that I live in a snowy state where roads are salted and I'm not sure how they'll hold up against corrosion. Reviews I read of the Pro-kit springs say they have a slightly harsher ride than stock springs, though I don't know if this is improved by changing shocks/struts. Some questions: Are there any other lowering springs that come with new bump stops? Don't really like the idea of cutting the stock ones. (This is why I like the Pro-kit springs). For a 1" drop, do I need to buy anything in addition to springs / coilovers and getting an alignment? Thanks for the help and recommendations!

11-09-2013, 04:06 PM	#2
JDKane527 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 499 Thanks: 274 Thanked 215 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Bilstein B14 would be good to retain the stock ride quality but a little firmer. It is corrosion resistant, but it's a little over your budget. __________________ Asphalt Build

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protpibe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 4-Runner Sport - 13' BRZ SportTech Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,395 Thanks: 253 Thanked 839 Times in 459 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Unless you have a burning desire to get coilovers, the Pro-Kit fits the bill perfectly. It's a very near stock ride and will give you a 1" drop. Camber bolts certainly wouldn't hurt, and I would definitely suggest an alignment after installing new springs. I would estimate you can have a pro-kit and koni Yellows installed and aligned for under your budget while maintaining ride quality.

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