hey guys, i have an 08 ss tc. i am wanting to shortly get lowering springs for it. for me it seems that the sportlines have a nice drop but not too much. is the ride quality still decent with them? i know it isnt going to be as good as stock but i just want to make sure they will still ride ok. i dont care much about handling as i dont race my car. just wanting a nicer look to get rid of some of the wheel gap. its my daily driver. thanks!

 

Sportlines were going to be my first choice but Ive been told that CM/SSC springs give a similar drop and a better ride-closer to stock feel. They can be had for around $180 new if you look around

 

cool i appreciate it! I have never looked into those...i will check them out now

 

any pics of an sc or tc cobalt with the ssc springs? and where to buy them? im not familiar with these at all or how much they drop the car or ride quality or anything.

 

sportlines are a waste of money. The ride like crap and they handle like crap. SSC or Pedders are the only real options imo. SSC will give you a bit more of a drop but will still ride and handle like stock. Pedders are the only springs that will actually improve handling over stock, and ride good. Just slightly less drop than sportlines.

I have thousands of pics of a tc with ssc. ZZP sells them

 

thank you so much for the advice! you definitely made up my mind. i will get the ssc's then for sure. do you know exactly how much it drops the car from stock?

and are they ok on stock struts?

 

not exactly no, I can tell you that the fender gap is about an inch or so from the tire to the fender. it's enough that you'll scrape the lip every once in a while. FE5 struts are about as good as you get on these cars strength wise, you'll be just fine.

 

cool deal...i will go ahead and order them. thanks!

 

I had sportlines before I got the coilovers. The ride quality was good.

 

EBay search. "Cm springs cobalt" 149.99+30shipping

 

Go to CM's website and they sell them from there for 180 shipped.

 

You're always going to want more loaw