Hey i'm new to the forums, i own a black cobalt sedan and would like to lower it. I have seen that 2 in front and 2.5 in back looks really good and wanted to know how that rides? I also would like to know what to go with so i dont buy anything super low grade thats gonna break haha. I'm new to this so bare with me. Also where would i get my shocks installed?

 

...no one can help?

 

Eibach Sportlines are pretty good, that's what I have. Pedders are good from what I hear. If you plan on keeping the car for a while I would get Koni struts/shocks.

 

hmm. iv heard those ride really hard? where should i even get these? and how do i get them installed? like who installs this kind of stuff? sorry im really new to it.

 

Everyone has their own tastes when it comes to lowering springs. I personally have not had any problems with the sportlines. The ride is not like it was with the factory springs but it certainly looks better. I would talk to someone with Pedders and see what they say. I hear they are pretty good.

You can get them installed pretty much anywhere.

Check out the vendor directory and take your pick......

Cobalt SS Network - Vendor Directory

 

Thank you so much for giving a noob some advice haha
hmm okay so i can find a vendor for springs on that page it seems to look like? and would the dealership install them for me?

 

I wouldn't go to the dealer personally, but I am sure they would do it for you.

 

there not hard to do yourself it took me 20 mins to do the rear, and a couple hours to do the front the only tools u need is a jack, jack stands, sockets, and a spring compressor

 

hmmm why not? i dont really know of any where around here who i trust enough to install them without messing up haha. crap

 

i got ksports. they ride pretty good. had them for a couple of years. you can install them yourself, no need to pay someone to do it

 

I installed mine myself too. as long as its good weather its not that big a deal at all. Especially the shocks. thats a couple seconds worth of work

 

Oh and i got dropzone lowering springs and they suck. lol they ride alright but they are loud and im looking for a new set of springs. and i have monroe struts and shocks and they work well

 

o yeah i forgot i got the eibach sportlines and they lowered my car 2" in the front and 2.5" in the rear

 

haha thanks for all the info. yeah im looking at gettin 2-2.5 sportlines or B&G's as for doing it myself... hmmm i'm just now getting into car modding and stuff and im a little leary of doing things myself for safety reason (i.e. doing it wrong and getting in a wreck haha) and just because iv never done anything like it nor have experience. haha who knows. either way good advice! thank you, ill be buying some soon after i get my sumitomo tires on wednesday.

 

OH HEY! i just noticed i was also gonna paint my brake pads red or blue, did you paint yours yourself? or did you buy some painted covers? thanks!

 

I did it myself. This is the best caliper paint I have ever used.

G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint

You paint it on with a brush and it hardens after so long. It has held up pretty nicely for the past two years.

 

ksports are 2 in the front 2.5 in the rear as well

 

Most of the springs that offer a 2in front and 2.5 rear look weird because the rear ends up sagging and is lower than the front. Although it seems to be less noticeable with sedans. B&G on sedans looks the best I think, H&R sports also look nice and offer a drop closer to the 2-2.5. B&G on an LS is more like a 2.5in front and 3in. rear drop.

 

B&G Springs all the way. Best for sedans

 

THANKS! haha sweet thats exactly what i was looking for. i just got some brand new Sumitomo LST tires and im now saving up for some Motegi FF7's, and then im gonna paint my calipers soon. oh and thanks everyone else for the info, it really helps.

 

yeah probably what im going for. is that what you have B&G2-2.5? if so can i see a profile view of your ride if you have one? thanks.

 

ARK GT lowering springs- i feel they are very overlooked; a great set of springs and look sick. I just asked the vendor the match the price of any other spring available on the site and he did. I think i paid a little over 175 for them. A great option if you don't want to spend $350 on pedders.

G2 caliper paint ftw.

 

^ Actually if you don't have an SS/TC i would totally go for the fe05 strut and pedder package. That's a great deal and a huge improvement.

 

Ark does drop it nice but the rears tend to sag with those just like most other springs. If it isnt now it will sooner or later.

 

Yeah mine does sag- but it's ok since it's a coupe and no one ever even wants to sit in the back.

For a sedan i would not like an aggressive rear drop to keep the car practical for passengers.

TC Strut/Shock, Rack Spacers and Pedders Combo - Over The Top Performance

^ This would be the best setup without going to coilovers. Also if you can change a tire you can also change these shocks yourself since its a quick switch instead of using a spring compressor; putting new springs on old struts would be the only challenge.