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07-19-2023, 06:54 AM | #1 |
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Hi! I hate the wheel gap my 2018 brz currently has, and I want to lower my car. I want the ride quality to be pretty similar to stock springs. I'm wondering is there any lowering springs that can drop me to lower the gap and not have a super bouncy ride or I'm I just gonna have to pull the trigger on coilovers? It's my daily so I really don't want a annoying bouncy ride
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If you don't need adjustability in ride height or damping then get lowering springs. Coilovers are expensive and a pain in the ass to set up
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Yeah. I'm not worried about how hard they would be to set up. I'm really only worried about spring rates for quality of life. I just want the lower look with the same ride quality
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I run RCE yellows with B6. They're very OEM+ in terms of looks. Most people assume it is stock ride height especially parked next to other twins on coils
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I put the Eibach Pro Kit on my car the week after I got it and haven't looked back. It solves the Toyota wheel gap syndrome very well. I don't know why Toyota has always included an ample wheel gap with all their cars through the years. I remember the Celica's back in the day were always ready for a flood.
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RCE Yellows are popular and for good reason.
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I have RCE Yellows and I would say they are noticeably harsher than stock. I prefer it as the car feels better for it, but someone who just wants a cosmetic upgrade and keep the ride the same you might be disappointed. I'm sure the same applies to most other lowering springs, including TRD/STI/TS.
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