Lowering Springs, what do you recommend.
09-30-2010, 10:50 AM
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Lowering Springs, what do you recommend.
I'm going to get lowering springs, but the ones I'm considering isn't recommended on this site. I was considering the eibach sportline. They have a decent moderate drop and with the photos on modern performance website it looks good.
But can you recommend some lowering springs for me.
I care more about the look and driveability than actual lowering amount. A 2" drop here in Colorado may mean a new bumper so that may be too much.
Anyway thanks,
Mike
But can you recommend some lowering springs for me.
I care more about the look and driveability than actual lowering amount. A 2" drop here in Colorado may mean a new bumper so that may be too much.
Anyway thanks,
Mike
09-30-2010, 10:54 AM
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Best ride quality and performance = pedders, sportlines give you a good looking drop but most complain about ride quality. Pedders gives you a better a ride quality and handling then stock and lowers the car about 1" in the front and about 0.75" in the rear.
09-30-2010, 12:08 PM
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I'm going to get lowering springs, but the ones I'm considering isn't recommended on this site. I was considering the eibach sportline. They have a decent moderate drop and with the photos on modern performance website it looks good.
But can you recommend some lowering springs for me.
I care more about the look and driveability than actual lowering amount. A 2" drop here in Colorado may mean a new bumper so that may be too much.
Anyway thanks,
Mike
But can you recommend some lowering springs for me.
I care more about the look and driveability than actual lowering amount. A 2" drop here in Colorado may mean a new bumper so that may be too much.
Anyway thanks,
Mike
09-30-2010, 12:49 PM
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canuck motorsports are what I'm running. They are the company that makes springs for SSC (rebranded) they are teh EXACT same only cost about $50 less. that's my pick i had Sportlines on my LT and the ride was harsh compared to these on my TC (not a fair comparison based on strut differences but still food for thought)
09-30-2010, 04:31 PM
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i love my h&rs but be warned you can feel every little bump in the road. You get used to it though, and i think they handle pretty well. No complaints here.
09-30-2010, 05:29 PM
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H&Rs do not require bump stop cutting FYI. Confirmed with them on the phone. So I'd go with those. I have yet to hit the bumb stops, bumpy ride. But IMO I did notice a bit handling improvement when people said it'd be worse/ the same.
Plus they offer the best stance.
Plus they offer the best stance.
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H&Rs do not require bump stop cutting FYI. Confirmed with them on the phone. So I'd go with those. I have yet to hit the bumb stops, bumpy ride. But IMO I did notice a bit handling improvement when people said it'd be worse/ the same.
Plus they offer the best stance.
Plus they offer the best stance.
I found the sport spring set on tirerack for $238 or something like that, is there a cheaper place?
09-30-2010, 06:01 PM
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For all out handling the Pedders are by far superior to any other spring,
if you want stock ride and handling with a lower drop go with SSC's they have the closest to stock spring rate you can get.
Most 99% of other springs actually decrease the cars handling....
if you want stock ride and handling with a lower drop go with SSC's they have the closest to stock spring rate you can get.
Most 99% of other springs actually decrease the cars handling....
09-30-2010, 06:33 PM
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My main interest is ride quality and the look. Getting rid of my wheel gap is priority Pedders doesn't seem to lower as much as I'd want.
H&R seem good look wise but according to 1badBlueberrySC he says it'll perform worse than stock, is this true?
H&R seem good look wise but according to 1badBlueberrySC he says it'll perform worse than stock, is this true?
09-30-2010, 06:38 PM
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Yes... the spring rates were designed for the LSJ not the LNF... believe me!
Pedders are the ONLY spring that improves handling on an LNF... SSC's are almost the same as stock which is what I wanted a stock ride with a good drop.
Pedders are the ONLY spring that improves handling on an LNF... SSC's are almost the same as stock which is what I wanted a stock ride with a good drop.
10-01-2010, 01:43 AM
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Pedders are by far the best, the ride is similar to stock, the look is improved and most importantly performance isn't sacrificed. If you auto-x or Solo I or you care at all about handling Pedders are your way to go if you just want looks any of the others will suffice.
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i have the sportlines on my SS/TC Sedan and i love them...they ride good to me and its a nice drop not to low but doesnt look 4x4 lol....vahdyx look on RME for the thread were i posted pics of my sedan on sportlines its on there somewhere...the yellow one...
10-01-2010, 10:18 AM
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pffff I dont even believe you. Replacing springs alone will change the ride quality. And I highly doubt with it being that low on SSC's that it rides nice like "stock". Although I have more suspension mods than just pedders, my car rides like **** for a DD. Its stiff as hell and the roads here are harsh.
10-01-2010, 11:13 AM
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pffff I dont even believe you. Replacing springs alone will change the ride quality. And I highly doubt with it being that low on SSC's that it rides nice like "stock". Although I have more suspension mods than just pedders, my car rides like **** for a DD. Its stiff as hell and the roads here are harsh.