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!
:thanks:

I have the hotchkis springs. I can say they feel like stock +. A smidge more aggressive than stock, but wont beat you up.

The big drop of the Sportlines is what hurts the ride so much. You'd be happy RCE Yellows. Especially with some Bilstein HDs. :)

Coilovers IMO aren't worth it unless your focus is on performance.

- Andy

^ 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 :D )

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.

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

Once you click the page, wait for the pics to scroll. I'm sure Dan would be glad to talk to you if you gave him a call.

When you say aren't worth it, are you talking about value?
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 :sigh: )
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)

Coilovers aren't automatically better! The Koni or Bilstein damper will be much higher quality than anything you find under a grand.

- Andy

I definitely know a quality shock/spring setup is better than a cheap coilovers setup.

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!

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.

Coilovers (generally) have an advantage if you want a larger drop. They usually use shorter shock bodies so you can have more drop without giving up too much travel. For mild/minor drops, a quality set of springs and a quality shock will perform and ride better unless you spend the money for a quality coilover.

- Andy