hecktic33gt

Anyone have lowering springs? I'm thinking about getting them but does it really change ure cars stance THAT much to make it worth the money?? Thanks

SonicBlue05GT

i lowered my last car and considering you have to change out so many other components and then scrape every driveway, I won't be lowering another car.

Scotte28516

Aside from an adjustable panhard bar(not even required) to recenter the diff, no other components are necessary to change. You do need to get camber adjusting bolts for the front struts($29). I have the Eibach Pro Kit, and do not scrape every driveway. In fact, I have no paint missing from my chin spoiler which is lower and more protruding than the stock front end. On steep driveways, you may need to enter or exit at an angle. If you don't know how to drive, plan on scraping everything like he did. If you use your head, you will have no issues.

WhoMe

I have the Eibach Pro Kit aswell and yes it does change the stance a lot. In my opinion it really makes the car look mean. Asfar as springs being worth the money, absolutly. Changing out springs is actually one of the less expensive mods to do. When it comes to clearing driveways and the rest....I have had absolutly no problems and this car is my daily driver. Obviously you have to use your head when approaching steep inclines and driving rough roads but its extremely easy to manage a car lowered at this height. I had never driven a lowered car before this and I find it very easy to cope with.

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This is where it can get expensive; As stated above, a panhard bar is reccommended aswell as adjustable lower control arms to correct pinion angle. Also aftermarket adjustable shocks are also reccommended as changing springs will lead to a stiffer ride.

jerjan

Got Springs and love em'. I didn't get them for looks, I wanted them to improve handling. whome is right, you probably should do more than just springs.

s2k

I want to lower my car for better handling and such
Here's a good comparision photo
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I hope you don't mind me using you photo but I LOVE the stance and wheels!

FlaPony

Eibach Pro kit here. If you really want the optimum ride you'll need to change out the shocks and struts as the stock ones are not ideal for this kit. Tokico makes and adj set of shocks and struts that are very popular on this forum (500.00). I haven't done anything other than the springs and I can live with the ride until I save the cash for upgrades.

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torch red

BMR Springs here..I would suggest you get them, BUT if you want to do anything else..amass the parts..store them then do it all at once..

The stock hight is ridiculous, even with my drop..1.25/1.75 it still looks high to me..Never rubbed anything yet..

I changed everything cause i wanted to..my car handling is ridiculous now..it seems i cant push it hard enough into a corner..

06gt5spd

I just ordered the eibach pro kit and can't wait till it gets here. One question, you guys with 18's - what size tires are you running? Did you stay factory or go bigger? Any problems with the bigger ones ie...rubbing, rougher rider, handing? Any info would help, Thanks

hecktic33gt

Thanks people! =)