I don't want coilovers but...

[BigTuna]

Originally Posted by PSim

You think? I feel like by by the time I pay for labor and an alignment I might not come out ahead.

If you were to take it to a shop to do the swap, then you are correct. I had just assumed it would have been a DIY swap. Alignment would be needed regardless though.

[shiumai]

I wonder if the previous owner installed LCA's as well. I think you should just get the car, then if you don't like the Flex Z's, offer to swap them locally for a stock suspension. I'm sure there will be takers.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ImAdopted

im in a pickle cause i want to be able to adjust it but also dont know how i can maintain and look for things loose or broken lol

Just ask your self this question and be truly honest to yourself - Will I actually ever adjust them?
It has been my past experience (including myself) that maybe, on a good, day, being really optimistic, only about one person in ten ever changes the setting on coil overs once they are installed. If you are not looking to adjust or not after that certain track related setting that you can only get by having adjustment then a good set of springs and struts is plenty and they don't require near the maintenance that adjustable do.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by shiumai

I wonder if the previous owner installed LCA's as well. I think you should just get the car, then if you don't like the Flex Z's, offer to swap them locally for a stock suspension. I'm sure there will be takers.

This ^
Just make sure that if you are unable to do the job yourself you say the labour is included in the deal and you totally break even.

[ImAdopted]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Just ask your self this question and be truly honest to yourself - Will I actually ever adjust them?
It has been my past experience (including myself) that maybe, on a good, day, being really optimistic, only about one person in ten ever changes the setting on coil overs once they are installed. If you are not looking to adjust or not after that certain track related setting that you can only get by having adjustment then a good set of springs and struts is plenty and they don't require near the maintenance that adjustable do.

to be honest no lol, i would only adjust if say i go up to 18's but once i got my wheels and desired ride height that would be it for me aha, it was just trying to keep up with them is my issue as suspension and most car things im still learning about

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ImAdopted

to be honest no lol, i would only adjust if say i go up to 18's but once i got my wheels and desired ride height that would be it for me aha, it was just trying to keep up with them is my issue as suspension and most car things im still learning about

Going to 18s would not require you to change the suspension height unless you had the wrong size tires on it. The overall diameter of the tire would be the same you just have less sidewall.

[ImAdopted]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Going to 18s would not require you to change the suspension height unless you had the wrong size tires on it. The overall diameter of the tire would be the same you just have less sidewall.

just when you think you understand basic knowledge you end up rereading lol

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by ImAdopted

to be honest no lol, i would only adjust if say i go up to 18's but once i got my wheels and desired ride height that would be it for me aha, it was just trying to keep up with them is my issue as suspension and most car things im still learning about

I think what you mean is "if I go with wider wheels" because coilovers only give wheel/tire clearance benefits when you go with something wide in the front with higher offsets.

[ImAdopted]

Originally Posted by mav1178

I think what you mean is "if I go with wider wheels" because coilovers only give wheel/tire clearance benefits when you go with something wide in the front with higher offsets.

sorry yes thanks, thats more clear with what i wanted to say lol