How much did you lower your car? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jawn · 02-08-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dembo

It was an opinion not a statement of fact. But what are the reasons for going for lowering springs other than cost? Are you saying that the OE dampers are the best that money can buy even when paired with springs they weren't designed for and operating lower than they were designed for?

The question was whether to buy coilovers. If you're buying a coilover clearly you're replacing the stock coilover so it's irrelevant that the stock coilover is a coilover.

No, that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that there are coilovers that are significantly more costly than lowering springs and significantly worse than the stock dampers paired with a quality spring. It's important not to speak in generalities because there's such a huge spectrum of products. Megans and Penskes are both coilovers. One of them is definitely not better than stock or stock + springs.

Also, lowering springs/aftermarket dampers are nice for folks who run their cars in the salt. Anything with threaded adjustments after a few winters of salt and road grime, stainless steel or not, can get pretty nasty.

go_a_way1 · 02-08-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jawn

No, that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that there are coilovers that are significantly more costly than lowering springs and significantly worse than the stock dampers paired with a quality spring. It's important not to speak in generalities because there's such a huge spectrum of products. Megans and Penskes are both coilovers. One of them is definitely not better than stock or stock + springs.

Also, lowering springs/aftermarket dampers are nice for folks who run their cars in the salt. Anything with threaded adjustments after a few winters of salt and road grime, stainless steel or not, can get pretty nasty.

I am going to put this to the test if I get lazy don't want to switch back to stock every winter lol. I did buy those ISC coilover condoms though so we will see how they work lol

Aztec · 02-09-2016, 02:24 AM

Eibach Sportlines 1.4" drop, Koni Yellow shocks
RPF1 17x9 +35 on 245 rubber

lanemccall_75 · 02-12-2016, 04:27 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the attached photo. That is the look I'm going for, not a slam but just a slight gap between the tire and fender.

lanemccall_75 · 02-12-2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Aztec

Eibach Sportlines 1.4" drop, Koni Yellow shocks
RPF1 17x9 +35 on 245 rubber

Awesome! Looks great. Thanks for the pics

lanemccall_75 · 02-12-2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TruRace

I've got my ST coils set at almost max height. I'd say it's perfect for thrashing around and not scrapping at all. The ride is super comfortable, much more than I expected.
Attachment 130598

I like this look and your wheels too. What are your wheel specs?

PandaSPUR · 02-12-2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I am going to put this to the test if I get lazy don't want to switch back to stock every winter lol. I did buy those ISC coilover condoms though so we will see how they work lol

Do people really switch back to stock suspension every winter? D:

I'm getting coilovers installed this spring. I dont have the means to install/uninstall on my own... would rather not keep paying a shop to do it for me.

I'll give those condoms a shot I guess.

TruRace · 02-12-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lanemccall_75

I like this look and your wheels too. What are your wheel specs?

Wheels are Apex Racing ARC-8 17x9 +42 with 255 RS3's

chaoskaze · 02-12-2016, 06:46 PM

Depends if you have anybody kit of not. With a bodykit on you can only lower a tiny bit more.... Unless it's a hard Parker or you just wanna toss money down the drain pipe destroying the kits..

Like STI front lip for brz is like dropping your car by a inch & half.... So ya you can't really drop it much more from stock height before you starts to scrap everywhere.

Just something for you to consider if you have plans to add more mods.

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go_a_way1 · 02-12-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

Do people really switch back to stock suspension every winter? D:

I'm getting coilovers installed this spring. I dont have the means to install/uninstall on my own... would rather not keep paying a shop to do it for me.

I'll give those condoms a shot I guess.

Haha I have access to a shop with a hoist I hope isn't too much of a pain to get a lowered car on and off as well as an alignment machine so it shouldn't be much trouble for me. However for most people you can just set and forget.

D_Thissen · 02-12-2016, 07:15 PM

RCE Yellows with camber bolts and rear lca's.

Cole · 02-12-2016, 08:04 PM

@D_Thissen 17x8 on the wheels?

D_Thissen · 02-12-2016, 08:04 PM

Yeah man ET35

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lanemccall_75 · 03-06-2016, 06:25 AM

Looks great.

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