Coilovers for a 2inch drop - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

whjdm069 · 08-26-2016, 03:28 PM

Looking for a good set of coilovers in the 1k range that allow for a 2 inch drop and still can perform close to stock. Lots of info out there I just haven't been able to find specific information. I have a stock 2015 frs. Brand is not as important as function. Yes I have searched but a lot of the info is from a few years back. Thanks in advance.

Amputechture · 08-26-2016, 03:33 PM

When you say "perform close to stock" do you mean feel as comfortable as stock? If so your two best bets for a compliant ride without breaking the bank are Bilstein B14s and ST. I have B14s going on this Sunday, you can't go that low on them....I'm not even sure if they offer that much drop. But they are known to be the most compliant street ride...improvement over OEM even. ST will get you there and they are pretty "cheap" at around $800.

churchx · 08-26-2016, 05:57 PM

Also 2" drop is far from mild drop. Be ready to also buy other suspension parts, eg. for roll center correction, diff rising and so on.
One can get comfortable enough ride on higher drop levels vs far from ideal stock shocks and with big enough investments, but please, don't mention "importance of function". Reducing already low stock ground clearance and shock bumpless travel by 2", at least if daily driving is considered, is far from valuing function over form. Yes, you can reach that drop goal, but be truthful to yourself & be ready to sacrifice things in process to reach your goal of low drop (probably for bling/visual "form" purposes over "function").

smg1138 · 08-27-2016, 12:21 AM

You're basically asking for the impossible. Two inches is a lot of drop and it will not perform close to stock. My advice, get some KW's and drop about 1" and save yourself the headache.

shellslinger · 08-27-2016, 10:49 AM

Air bags maybe?

churchx · 08-27-2016, 01:46 PM

OP didn't specify if he wants to only slam park or permanent drop.
If permanent 2" drop, suspension will need extra working on/investments no matter which exactly coilovers you'll use, including air ones. If one cares about handling / safety / longevity of car that is.

Amputechture · 08-27-2016, 04:41 PM

Budget for Rear LCA's and a roll centre kit as well.

WRBrzRX · 08-27-2016, 07:24 PM

Generally dropping it reduces travel so it's going to get rougher than stock.

An easy and budget friendly option is to buy lowering springs (H&R Sport/Super Sport, TRD etc) and swap them onto your OEM Showa coils yourself via this thread. I believe H&R SS are 2"

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32414

They aren't tightly compressed and can be swung out from the tire well to switch while still connected at the hub, just releasing the tops. Little trim of the bump stop might be necessary but spring manufacturer lets you know. I was surprised how easy it was.

Not a race solution obviously but great for a couple hundred bucks.

whjdm069 · 08-28-2016, 12:20 AM

Thanks for all the replies. Definitely got some thinking to do.

churchx · 08-28-2016, 02:24 AM

Amputechture: Apart from roll center kit to fix handling also diff riser, or otherwise rear axles bearings will have short mileage.

08-26-2016, 03:28 PM	#1
whjdm069 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2015 scion frs Location: oregon Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Coilovers for a 2inch drop Looking for a good set of coilovers in the 1k range that allow for a 2 inch drop and still can perform close to stock. Lots of info out there I just haven't been able to find specific information. I have a stock 2015 frs. Brand is not as important as function. Yes I have searched but a lot of the info is from a few years back. Thanks in advance.

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08-26-2016, 03:33 PM	#2
Amputechture Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: FL Posts: 424 Thanks: 49 Thanked 143 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When you say "perform close to stock" do you mean feel as comfortable as stock? If so your two best bets for a compliant ride without breaking the bank are Bilstein B14s and ST. I have B14s going on this Sunday, you can't go that low on them....I'm not even sure if they offer that much drop. But they are known to be the most compliant street ride...improvement over OEM even. ST will get you there and they are pretty "cheap" at around $800.

08-26-2016, 05:57 PM	#3
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,085 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Also 2" drop is far from mild drop. Be ready to also buy other suspension parts, eg. for roll center correction, diff rising and so on. One can get comfortable enough ride on higher drop levels vs far from ideal stock shocks and with big enough investments, but please, don't mention "importance of function". Reducing already low stock ground clearance and shock bumpless travel by 2", at least if daily driving is considered, is far from valuing function over form. Yes, you can reach that drop goal, but be truthful to yourself & be ready to sacrifice things in process to reach your goal of low drop (probably for bling/visual "form" purposes over "function").

08-27-2016, 12:21 AM	#4
smg1138 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 775 Thanks: 968 Thanked 213 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	You're basically asking for the impossible. Two inches is a lot of drop and it will not perform close to stock. My advice, get some KW's and drop about 1" and save yourself the headache.

08-27-2016, 10:49 AM	#5
shellslinger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Whiteout FRS Location: DFW, TX Posts: 597 Thanks: 210 Thanked 309 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Air bags maybe?

08-27-2016, 01:46 PM	#6
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,085 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	OP didn't specify if he wants to only slam park or permanent drop. If permanent 2" drop, suspension will need extra working on/investments no matter which exactly coilovers you'll use, including air ones. If one cares about handling / safety / longevity of car that is.

08-27-2016, 04:41 PM	#7
Amputechture Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: FL Posts: 424 Thanks: 49 Thanked 143 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Budget for Rear LCA's and a roll centre kit as well.

08-27-2016, 07:24 PM	#8
WRBrzRX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: runs&drives Location: CA Posts: 123 Thanks: 304 Thanked 95 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Generally dropping it reduces travel so it's going to get rougher than stock. An easy and budget friendly option is to buy lowering springs (H&R Sport/Super Sport, TRD etc) and swap them onto your OEM Showa coils yourself via this thread. I believe H&R SS are 2" http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32414 They aren't tightly compressed and can be swung out from the tire well to switch while still connected at the hub, just releasing the tops. Little trim of the bump stop might be necessary but spring manufacturer lets you know. I was surprised how easy it was. Not a race solution obviously but great for a couple hundred bucks.

08-28-2016, 12:20 AM	#9
whjdm069 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2015 scion frs Location: oregon Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all the replies. Definitely got some thinking to do.

08-28-2016, 02:24 AM	#10
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,085 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Amputechture: Apart from roll center kit to fix handling also diff riser, or otherwise rear axles bearings will have short mileage.

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