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Big_Daddy · 04-30-2008, 08:32 PM

i am looking to lower my car. i dont have the cash for coilovers. so i am looking for a spring an shock setup that wont run me too much. i am not the type who likes to dig into corners or a suspension junkie. i just want my car lowered a little. any help is appreciated it. also anything i would need besides an alignment?

05ACR/88shelby · 04-30-2008, 09:24 PM

i am no pro. but for cheap. i would use mopar or hotchkis springs on your stock struts. this weekend i am swaping out my springs and sways for hotchkis ones.

Big_Daddy · 04-30-2008, 09:26 PM

i heard with mopar springs there isnt a noticable drop. true?

p1llar · 04-30-2008, 11:59 PM

spring and shock combo is going to run you close to coilovers, so save up an extra $200 and buy coilovers or buy H&R's or Mopars and the start saving for coilovers.

Outlawnick · 05-01-2008, 06:50 AM

I like B&G springs on stock struts. They have 1.6" F & R drop. The ride quality is very close to stock. No harsh bumps or bounces. I put a set on my 05' after the Eibach Pro-Kit blew the rear struts in less than 5000 miles (Eibach drops the rear 1.8"). The B&G's have been on for about 14000 miles and I haven't had any problems. Here is a picture of the 05'.

Big_Daddy · 05-01-2008, 06:08 PM

any spring and shocks recommendations? well besides b&g's?

Outlawnick · 05-01-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Big_Daddy

any spring and shocks recommendations? well besides b&g's?

Eibach Pro-Kit with Tokico Illumina struts.

Outlawnick · 05-01-2008, 06:26 PM

You can get a set of Megan Racing coilovers for around $750 shipped. I have those on my 04'.

Big_Daddy · 05-01-2008, 06:58 PM

what really is the advantage of coilover to spring/shocks. i meen i can only see they are adjustable. please fill me in?

my_little_srt · 05-01-2008, 09:01 PM

Here is mine on a H&R drop with stock springs. Its almost the exact same drop as the mopar S1 springs............

Outlawnick · 05-02-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Big_Daddy

what really is the advantage of coilover to spring/shocks. i meen i can only see they are adjustable. please fill me in?

Here is a little info about the Megan Racing full coilovers:

Megan Racing Coil-Over Dampers are the ultimate upgrade to your track or street car. Featuring 32 Levels of damper force adjustment, full-height adjustment, these damper kits are then perfectly matched with front and rear Pillow Ball upper mounts for camber correction in most applications.

On most applications, the Megan Racing Damper Kits come with fully adjustable Pillow-Ball upper mounts to easily tune and adjust your camber. Adjustable camber gives you an edge on most suspension setups, as you can easily tune your car for any ride height which improves handling, predictability and furthermore tire wear, which is a great benefit both on the racetrack and on the street.

Specs:

Spring Rates: 8kg Front and 6kg Rear

Pillow Ball Upper Mounts

Rubber Dust Covers

Adjustable Ride Height

Aggressive Spring Rates

Single-Cylinder Design

Aluminum Brackets

32 Levels of Adjustable Damper:
1-8: Suggested for track use.
9-16: Suggested for mountain/aggressive use.
17-32: Suggested for common street use.

Plus you can run wider wheels and tires.

Springs: $200
Struts: $600
Camber bolts: $40
Shipping: $60 ?
Total: $900
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Megan CO's: $750 shipped
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BC CO's: $1000 + ship

Big_Daddy · 05-04-2008, 08:15 PM

ok so megan coilovers are pretty good price. what else would i need to keep everything good? i know i have to do an alignment, but i heard i would need end links and a camber kit? this is all pretty new to me, i just want to do everything right the first time. so i am assuming the only advantage c/o have is that they are adjustable? i just want to know the facts..

Outlawnick · 05-05-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Big_Daddy

ok so megan coilovers are pretty good price. what else would i need to keep everything good? i know i have to do an alignment, but i heard i would need end links and a camber kit? this is all pretty new to me, i just want to do everything right the first time. so i am assuming the only advantage c/o have is that they are adjustable? i just want to know the facts..

You will need shorter end links and an alignment. The top holes in the bottom mounts on the coilovers are slotted for camber adjustment. Plus the the fronts have camber plates. No need for camber bolts that like to come loose and/or break. The coilovers are hieght and dampening adjustable (choose the exact stance and how stiff or soft the ride is). Plus you can run a wider tire/wheel setup and you don't have to use camber bolts.

ENY2002 · 05-12-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Outlawnick

You will need shorter end links and an alignment. The top holes in the bottom mounts on the coilovers are slotted for camber adjustment. Plus the the fronts have camber plates. No need for camber bolts that like to come loose and/or break. The coilovers are hieght and dampening adjustable (choose the exact stance and how stiff or soft the ride is). Plus you can run a wider tire/wheel setup and you don't have to use camber bolts.

Where do u find shorter end links?? Sorry for my ignorance but as english isnt my first language im not quite sure what you mean by shorter end links...

But i have learned a lot bout coilovers from this posts, i think i may get de megan racings or the BC BR....

Thanks