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Old 05-09-2016, 05:33 PM
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Coilovers or Lowering Springs for...?

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I daily drive a LS couple. My current suspension setup is Canuck Motorsports lowering springs and FE5 shocks/struts. I have to replace my front struts because Houston streets.

I'm in a position to upgrade whether it's coilovers or springs/shocks/struts. From all of you guys' experience, what is the BEST setup for daily commuting? Stance coils, YYZ springs & FE5 shocks/struts, stock FE5 springs/shocks/struts, etc.


Thanks!
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YYZ and FE5.

90% of the coilovers for our cars are garbage.
Old 05-09-2016, 08:47 PM
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For what you are wanting I would go with what he said^
It will ride and handle well but I will warn you that the rear sets higher than you are used to.
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Ill throw ottp into the mix as well. Its another great dd spring with fe5s. These will go a bit lower than yyz and since you arent tracking the car, you dont need the performance aspect that the yyz springs offer.
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Originally Posted by double clutch
Ill throw ottp into the mix as well. Its another great dd spring with fe5s. These will go a bit lower than yyz and since you arent tracking the car, you dont need the performance aspect that the yyz springs offer.
+1 for this. I just installed OE FE5 struts/mounts with the Roadmaster/OTTP springs and it's perfect for DD IMO. Check your CABs while you're at it
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Originally Posted by T-Man
+1 for this. I just installed OE FE5 struts/mounts with the Roadmaster/OTTP springs and it's perfect for DD IMO. Check your CABs while you're at it
Edit.... Roadmagnet.... not roadmaster
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Originally Posted by Staged07SS
Edit.... Roadmagnet.... not roadmaster
HAHA

What this guy said
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Thanks for the advice! Do you think FE5 struts/shocks are better than KYB struts/shocks?
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Originally Posted by INTENSEL61
Thanks for the advice! Do you think FE5 struts/shocks are better than KYB struts/shocks?
Yes!
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