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RedRez86 02-15-2017 10:58 PM

Looking for lowering springs. Help and suggestions!
 
Okay so if there is one part of the car that I don't understand very well it's suspension... I just put on some 18 inch wheels and am looking for 1 inch lowering spring but I don't not want problems with my suspension or having to buy a second or 3rd pair of springs. I would like to have a comfortable ride and still be able to get on it and take some corners. I drive spiritedly a few times a week. I don't do track and every now and then I like to drift my car around a corner for fun... What are the springs for me? I do not want a bouncy ride. I will eventually have my car turbo'd and will be doing quarter miles for fun as well.

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D_Thissen 02-15-2017 11:02 PM

RCE yellows.

Ultramaroon 02-15-2017 11:03 PM

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RedRez86 02-15-2017 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by D_Thissen (Post 2853971)
RCE yellows.

Why those if you don't mind me asking?

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finch1750 02-15-2017 11:30 PM

They are desinged for stock struts by a company that really knows suspension. The retain comfort while improving handling. Just be sure to add front camber when you get aligned afterwords.

D_Thissen 02-15-2017 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRez86 (Post 2853967)
Okay so if there is one part of the car that I don't understand very well it's suspension... I just put on some 18 inch wheels and am looking for 1 inch lowering spring but I don't not want problems with my suspension or having to buy a second or 3rd pair of springs. I would like to have a comfortable ride and still be able to get on it and take some corners. I drive spiritedly a few times a week. I don't do track and every now and then I like to drift my car around a corner for fun... What are the springs for me? I do not want a bouncy ride. I will eventually have my car turbo'd and will be doing quarter miles for fun as well.

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They meet all your requirements. Roughly 3/4 inch drop, that isn't harsh or bouncy and they maintain the balance and handling characteristics of the car.

D_Thissen 02-15-2017 11:32 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32639

RedRez86 02-15-2017 11:39 PM

My last requirement is for the gap between my tire and fender to be tight and sleek. Is a 3/4 inch drop enough for that? I was thinking I would need at least 1 inch to justify how much I'll have to pay for Springs and install

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RedRez86 02-15-2017 11:41 PM

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...939c859a8a.jpg

Not the best picture but this is what my car looks like now with the 18inch wheels

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gramicci101 02-15-2017 11:50 PM

Here is how RCE Yellows sit.
http://i.imgur.com/iEv8e4K.jpg

RedRez86 02-15-2017 11:56 PM

Gosh everything you guys are telling me sounds awesome but I wanted to sit a little tighter to the wheel 😳

I do have 18 inch wheels just not sure how much more of a gap difference that will make. I went 225/40/18

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RedRez86 02-15-2017 11:59 PM

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Here's a little better idea of the gap I currently have. I want it to be tight almost hugging the wheel where maybe fit a finger with ease. Am I asking for too much? Lol

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gramicci101 02-15-2017 11:59 PM

Look into Eibach Pro/TRD springs (1" down) and Eibach Sportline springs (1.4" down).

The lower you go, the more firm the ride gets. It's a natural consequence of shortening the available suspension travel while still trying to stay off the bump stops.

RedRez86 02-16-2017 12:02 AM

1.4 seems a little much and I've read reviews of the sport lines not playing out to well with the stock struts. I'm thinking 1 inch would be perfect but what 1 inch Springs will compare to the RCE's feel?

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