I was wondering if I should invest in a set of aftermarket shocks. I currently run the steeda lowering springs and I know after a substantial amount of time, the stock shocks will wear out because of the new lowering springs. I was wondering what type of shocks I should look into. Should I buy the steeda non adjustables? Or should I look into Tokico even though I run Steeda springs? Is it even a good idea to mix brands such as that seeing that Steeda shocks (I am assuming) probably work best with Steeda springs?

 

High quality dampers are one of the best handling mods you can do on these cars. The consensus is Tokico D-Specs or Koni Sports. Don't worry about mixing brands, in fact - Tokico worked in conjunction with Steeda to develop the D-specs compression and rebound curves. Read the reviews of both of these products - you won't be sorry.

 

Thanks for the info. Infact, I have read some of the reviews off of the steeda site and it seems like a good buy. Is it true though that the lowering of the car will actually destroy the stock shocks after a period of time?

 

I would like to know this too, im about to install my steeda lowering springs, but i won't if it messes up my shocks.
also do you bottom out alot with the lowering springs?^

 

I swapped springs and dampers at the same time so I really don't know how fast the stockers will "wear out". I can only go on what I've read and thats a mixed bag - some guys say its just fine, X number of miles w/o problems, blah, blah, blah. Others, including most of the suspension gurus, highly recommend the change to high quality dampers. The stock dampers are not very good to begin with (one of the weaker points of an otherwise stellar car), they are designed for a certain spring rate. When you lower the car you are by nature adding increased spring rates, thus the springs aren't matched with the stock dampers and your compression and rebound will be off. Depending on what you do with the car...this may be ok with you (thus the guys who say 'no problems'). Of course there are factors involved here that will change from person to person - which springs, tire and wheel size (tires absorb alot of shock), driving style, mileage, road conditions, etc.

I rarelybottom out - thats with the Eibach Pro (can't speak for the Steeda springs). The roads in central PA are generally pretty good (compared to other places I've lived). I'm not easy on the car either.

 

I do bottom out, but it depends. A lot of the speed bumps you should take slow if you are lowered are not. Otherwise I havent had any problems with bottoming out with the steeda springs. The first things to hit are my headers... but if you are just aware of the road you should be fine. I wouldnt let that stop you from lowering your car.

 

Argonaut, I am going to look into this. I really want to prevent any future problems that I 'could' have with my suspension.

 

okay thanks, the eibach lower more than the steeda (1"Front 1.25"Rear)