wtk about coil overs

[the khan]

hey tuners i am really in the dark about dropping my wingroad and a friend of mine told me he got some coilovers in trinituners used for $300 for his civic. his car looks sweet. would i b able to do the same?

[nismown3d]

just cut the springs

[cobo]

yuh could get ah whole kit installed from TSC for about 1300 no cutting or heating and ah 6 month warranty too!

[nismown3d]

cutting the springs is free

[Zwill]

IMHO you should get a spare set of springs and cut those and see how the car rides and how you like it. If you change your mind then you can revert to your original springs. Cutting springs is not recommended, especially when you don't know the characteristics of the manufacturer's design. You may very well end up making a mess of your steering and suspension geometry. If you still decide to cut, make sure you get someone who is experienced and totally knows what he is doing. Just offering my 0.02c

[cacasplat3]

^^^^anybody who cuts springs doesnt know what they are doing.........

[nismown3d]

^^^^anybody who cuts springs doesnt know what they are doing.........

troof!

[Conrad]

The "real" or true coilovers are quite expensive and aren't worth the money if you're not going for handling or if you still wish to retain comfort in your ride. The type your friend most likely got is the sleeve type coilovers which aren't recommended due to possible instability issues under strenuous circumstances. As is always said, if you want your car lowered, purchase a set of lowering springs from a reputable manufacturer that is manufactured for your relevant model of car. Research, reasearch and reasearch some more, it'll save you more money in the long run and you'll be safe at mind. Cheap thing no good and good thing no cheap, I prefer to take the safe side with suspension and brakes.

A good read below and next time use the search feature at the top.

http://www.trinituner.com/shop/coilover.php

[cacasplat3]

i know tokico makes shock and spring kits for lowering a car.......its about $4KTT for a set of non adjustables.......
other manufacturers have combo's as well.......check around for your cars application

[THE SYNDICATE]

[quote="Conrad"]The "real" or true coilovers are quite expensive and aren't worth the money if you're not going for handling or if you still wish to retain comfort in your ride. The type your friend most likely got is the sleeve type coilovers which aren't recommended due to possible instability issues under strenuous circumstances. As is always said, if you want your car lowered, purchase a set of lowering springs from a reputable manufacturer that is manufactured for your relevant model of car. Research, reasearch and reasearch some more, it'll save you more money in the long run and you'll be safe at mind. Cheap thing no good and good thing no cheap, I prefer to take the safe side with suspension and brakes.



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[Nick_2NR]

Conrad, well said, yuh spoke like a bicycle wheel

[DuAL StaR]

dude call me will drop this car for u really sweet 796-7419

[CarzStuff]

buy some drop springs

[fallout460]

nismown3d .. well said @ Conrad .. and as for Khan .. check out suspex in gasparillo.. they are the best in south.... they basically took over the market in south from those other garage's, like drop shop and the others... they have an unbeatable rep.!... check them out.. oh!! they also have a post in the forum...

[DF1_2nR]

:shock: nismown3d .. well said @ Conrad .. and as for Khan .. check out suspex in gasparillo.. they are the best in south.... they basically took over the market in south from those other garage's, like drop shop and the others... they have an unbeatable rep.!... check them out.. oh!! they also have a post in the forum...

:ROFL: You cyah be serious.

the khan, As said by the others do some research first and see what options there are available for your vehicle. If you just the lowered look then a set of drop springs would be the cheapest and safest way to lower the car.

The other options available locally are highly questionable to say the least and may just cause you more headache in the long run.

My 2 cents.

[Ronnie203]

check out suspex in gasparillo.. they are the best in south.... they basically took over the market in south from those other garage's, like drop shop and the others... they have an unbeatable rep.!...

SUSPEX...."suspension experts"


DF1_2nR, Try getting a ride in a car suspex dropped !!