I have a G5 GT (same as SS/NA)

and what I'd like is a SLIGHT drop like 1.5" or something like that, just to improve the looks a little without scraping everywhere or being useless in winter.

I'm not interested in a big drop, the eibach everyone seems to have look very low to me, I heard progress drop a little less?

Also are they always STIFFER? I'm not looking to lose comfort in fact if something a bit softer was available it'd be nice but I guess not?

Thanks for your precious input

 

eibach pro kit possibly?

 

If you lower it, it will get stiffer. Look at H&R, what I got, sport I think 1.5f 1.4r

 

SSC Sport Springs: 1.5" front / 1.3" rear drop
Eibach PRO KIT DROPS 1.6" fr/1.8"r(non ss) 0.0"fr/0.5"r(SS)

 

If you have the FE3 suspension to start with, then to get an additional 1.5 inch drop would require the very kind of springs you say you don't want. In the Eibach line, the Sportlines will give you that drop, but they will be stiff.

 

so coilovers would be the only option because they have some kind of adjustability? but even then I guess if you drop and get them a little softer it will hit bump stops all the time?

 

Honestly, if you are swapping the springs simply for appearance alone with total disregard of the adverse effects of upsetting your entire suspension system. You might as well just cut the stock springs and suffer the consequences for the sake of "looks".

Performance lowering springs are not engineered for appearance, they are engineered to enhance handling performance of the car. Swapping individual suspension components out alone like lowered springs with higher spring rate, without balancing it with more aggressive damping and roll resistance, will do nothing to enhance the handling and balance of the car.

Good luck.

 

or you could get airbags its the best of both worlds

 

alright I think I'll keep it stock it just seemed interesting since they're so cheap but I guess the streets we have here make me want to keep my ground clearance and the "comfort" I have at the moment.

thanks guys

alright I think I'll keep it stock it just seemed interesting since they're so cheap but I guess the streets we have here make me want to keep my ground clearance and the "comfort" I have at the moment.

thanks guys

 

just making a suggestion; i know our cars look sick as hell if theyre lowered with springs but seriously in my opinion its so rough over the smallest bump if your not going to buy coilovers and all dont do it, it'll just ruin your shocks quick as ****..

 

thats what i m thinking

 

airbags soft and low raise it for bumps and such

 

how much are air bags? more or less than coilovers

i may look into this route if i plan on keeping the car lol

 

Renesis, I have an LS with the Pro Kit. I am not sure of the drop measurement they will provide for your G5. I prefer a much lower look myself. The Pro Kit didn't drop mine as much as advertised. IMO it needs another 1/2" of drop and I'd be happy with that. I would like to run the Sportlines but there is no way the shocks or my kidneys would survive some of the dips, sharp underpass joint rises and random pot holes during my daily 80 mile round trip commute with a significantly lower and stiffer spring. The Pro Kit does not make the ride harsh, in fact to me it has a firmer feel, but still comfortable, similar to stock but you feel the firmness come in during any substantial compression. I suspect something along the lines of the Pro Kit or another manufacturer equivalent is what you will want.

Renesis, I have an LS with the Pro Kit. I am not sure of the drop measurement they will provide for your G5. I prefer a much lower look myself. The Pro Kit didn't drop mine as much as advertised. IMO it needs another 1/2" of drop and I'd be happy with that. I would like to run the Sportlines but there is no way the shocks or my kidneys would survive some of the dips, sharp underpass joint rises and random pot holes during my daily 80 mile round trip commute with a significantly lower and stiffer spring. The Pro Kit does not make the ride harsh, in fact to me it has a firmer feel, but still comfortable, similar to stock but you feel the firmness come in during any substantial compression. I suspect something along the lines of the Pro Kit or another manufacturer equivalent is what you will want.