Lowering my car

[Jfheisenberg]

If you want to improve handling and lower the car (0.8 inches) without compromising handling, i would go with RCE yellow springs. I had them for about 4 months and i have driven the car on back roads and it feels more responsive and well planted, think of it as an OEM+ set up.

Eibach are going to get you a lower profile (about 1 inch) and maintain current handling

link to old thread about rce yellow springs

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103246

[XanRules]

Originally Posted by churchx

So all those, that reported on daily ride better ride, more comfort, approval from significant other test/review on some coilovers, are liars? I can agree on cheaper bit for just spring upgrade, but have no clue where you got that high quality coilovers have nothing to improve over stock or some available "struts&springs" combos on DD car. Unless of course coilover buyer is of type like in one funny youtube vid i saw, that 1) everybody must buy coilovers & 2) everybody have to turn them to full stiff.

I have no idea where you got that either because I literally never said anything like that.

Anyway OP post pics of springs when done just to nip this thread in the bud

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by Silver Cervy

And speaking of my springs, they get installed tomorrow so I'll have pictures posted soon.

Who did you get to do the install?

[Silver Cervy]

Originally Posted by Gunman

Who did you get to do the install?

Found a place nearby called AsiaWorks. It has good reviews and it's only a 15 minute drive away. I got a bit worried when the guy told me over the phone that he has never worked on a BRZ before, but apparently he has a lot of experience with Subaru's in general so I'm gonna give him a chance.

My friend had his springs done there on his Corolla and he was satisfied with the service so there's that too.

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by Silver Cervy

Found a place nearby called AsiaWorks. It has good reviews and it's only a 15 minute drive away. I got a bit worried when the guy told me over the phone that he has never worked on a BRZ before, but apparently he has a lot of experience with Subaru's in general so I'm gonna give him a chance.

My friend had his springs done there on his Corolla and he was satisfied with the service so there's that too.

I'm sure they will do fine. I had no experience with a BRZ, or a Subaru when I did mine

[Silver Cervy]

Sorry, forgot to take a before photo.

Springs installed!





Here's the alignment diagram from Firestone in case anyone is skeptical about having to do it (almost -.5 toe in the front!)




Overall impressions: car looks great. During the drive home I definitely got the feeling that the car was more planted, and surprisingly the ride seemed almost smoother than before. Very happy with my choice.

[Vital]

Originally Posted by Silver Cervy

Sorry, forgot to take a before photo.

Springs installed!

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Here's the alignment diagram from Firestone in case anyone is skeptical about having to do it (almost -.5 toe in the front!)

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Overall impressions: car looks great. During the drive home I definitely got the feeling that the car was more planted, and surprisingly the ride seemed almost smoother than before. Very happy with my choice.

Did you need any camber correction- LCA or camber bolts up front or was that all just natural camber from springs? Also, did you just ask for a stock alignment?

[Silver Cervy]

Originally Posted by Vital

Did you need any camber correction- LCA or camber bolts up front or was that all just natural camber from springs? Also, did you just ask for a stock alignment?

Yep, just a stock alignment, so no camber adjustments. I'm not sure what you'd need if you had tuned camber beforehand.

[FNCrazy]

Stock struts, 17" wheels, no other mods to the suspension?

Looks like the perfect height to me,there goes my credit card!

Speaking of which, do you mind telling us what install cost?

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[Silver Cervy]

Everything else is stock.

Install cost was about $340 including taxes and the alignment was $90.

[FNCrazy]

Originally Posted by Silver Cervy

No other suspension mods.

Install cost was about $340 including taxes and the alignment was $90.

Really looks great! And if 5 is a stock ride where would this be?

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[Silver Cervy]

Originally Posted by FNCrazy

Really looks great! And if 5 is a stock ride where would this be?

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I assume by 5 you're referring to the ride quality on a scale, so I would say a 6. Bumps and small potholes feel exactly as they did before, but the car sways less, especially when cornering. I honestly had no idea how much the car swayed until I drove it home from the shop yesterday and felt the difference.

[FNCrazy]

Originally Posted by Silver Cervy

I assume by 5 you're referring to the ride quality on a scale, so I would say a 6. Bumps and small potholes feel exactly as they did before, but the car sways less, especially when cornering. I honestly had no idea how much the car swayed until I drove it home from the shop yesterday and felt the difference.

I'm really interested in getting some brand of Springs, that's why I'm curious. How is the turn in or handling in general?

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[jawn]

As in the dozens of other threads on this topic, you should get camber bolts for the front and add some negative camber.