Pros and Cons of lowering springs/coils?
04-12-2011, 08:45 PM
#1
Racer
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Pros and Cons of lowering springs/coils?
Trying to decide what to get for my 2009 with 18 inch rims. Looking to hear from guys with springs and guys with coils. Good things and bad things, thanks guys
04-12-2011, 09:10 PM
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04-12-2011, 09:20 PM
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i got you ecko, people are so stupid sometimes on this forum.
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-tires-wheels-suspension-300/i-want-your-suspension-thoughts-812436/
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-tires-wheels-suspension-300/i-want-your-suspension-thoughts-812436/
04-12-2011, 09:32 PM
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i got you ecko, people are so stupid sometimes on this forum.
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
04-12-2011, 10:35 PM
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i got you ecko, people are so stupid sometimes on this forum.
Check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
Check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
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04-12-2011, 11:03 PM
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i got you ecko, people are so stupid sometimes on this forum.
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
!!!!have you thought of cutting springs?
04-12-2011, 11:59 PM
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i got you ecko, people are so stupid sometimes on this forum.
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
Yeah Ecko....lots of good shit in that thread right there!
You should also try this one:
https://acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=300
PLENTY of good shit in there. Like no lie.
04-13-2011, 07:33 AM
#10
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i got you ecko, people are so stupid sometimes on this forum.
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
check this thread out, someone asked a similar question that might help you out
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812436
04-13-2011, 07:36 AM
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
That post was to get thoughts on what i should do. Im asking now people who have springs and coils to give me the good and bad. This forum is flooded with to many little kids
04-13-2011, 09:36 AM
#12
With springs
Pros:
Reduced wheel gap.
Better cornering.
Cheaper than coil overs.
Cons:
You are bound to scrape the bottom of the front bumper and the winter months are even worse for scrapage with snow drifts and ice buildup on the streets/driveways.
Pros:
Reduced wheel gap.
Better cornering.
Cheaper than coil overs.
Cons:
You are bound to scrape the bottom of the front bumper and the winter months are even worse for scrapage with snow drifts and ice buildup on the streets/driveways.
04-13-2011, 09:42 AM
#13
in your other thread that was linked, a lot of info was presented.
Originally Posted by Saucy
As far as coils vs springs. Coils are 1000 times better. In my opinion springs will give you a decent drop and look. But the ride is no where near the ride of a coilover system. I had progress springs on my old civic. Was great for a while until the ride began to really bother me. Coilovers being adjustable for height and ride stiffness is really nice to have. But springs will give you the drop...
Originally Posted by defconskylude
i had tein s techs and was completely happy with those. id consider getting s techs again instead of coils and use the rest of the money for 1-2 more mods
Originally Posted by SoCaliTrojan
Close your eyes whenever you walk up to your car while you save money. When you modify your suspension, you want it to be done right the first time. You don't want to go the cheapest route and then not be happy with the looks, or worse yet, the ride. Also, remember your suspension has a major say in how your car behaves in evasive maneuvers (in case you have to suddenly steer around something).
Most of the users here, if lowered, are on some sort of coilover system. You can lower the car to the exact height you want, rather than having to pick between springs that drop you certain amounts only. If you change wheel setups in the future and the gap changes, or need to raise your car for the snow, you can do it easily if you have coilovers.
You can go with a good spring/shock combo, but you have to do your research to see which ones match together the best. Most people who go this route only want a small drop, such as the a-spec set.
You should be able to get a comfortable ride with either route...you just need to decide what's important to you.
As for Megan versus Tein...I haven't heard much about the former. More people use Tein, including me. If you choose Megan, be sure to write a review here after a month of driving on it.
Most of the users here, if lowered, are on some sort of coilover system. You can lower the car to the exact height you want, rather than having to pick between springs that drop you certain amounts only. If you change wheel setups in the future and the gap changes, or need to raise your car for the snow, you can do it easily if you have coilovers.
You can go with a good spring/shock combo, but you have to do your research to see which ones match together the best. Most people who go this route only want a small drop, such as the a-spec set.
You should be able to get a comfortable ride with either route...you just need to decide what's important to you.
As for Megan versus Tein...I haven't heard much about the former. More people use Tein, including me. If you choose Megan, be sure to write a review here after a month of driving on it.
No wonder why you keep getting kiddie results, because you're like a kid who keeps asking the same things over and over.
04-13-2011, 09:49 AM
#14
Racer
^ coilovers are adjustable and they don't wear out your shocks. with springs, while it might take a while, you'll eventually blow out your shocks from the added stress. IMO they're the right way to go.
04-13-2011, 09:55 AM
#16
Just like anything in this world, you have to know what direction you want to head.
Ecko, are you lowering the ride for LOOKS or PERFORMANCE?
if you're after looks, get a coil over system. you'll be able to drop as low as you want and adjust damper.
if performance is the name of the game, I'd pair koni yellows with your choice of spring.
but then again, thats the beauty of having multiple vendors and manufactures. you can pick and choose what route you want to go.
Ecko, are you lowering the ride for LOOKS or PERFORMANCE?
if you're after looks, get a coil over system. you'll be able to drop as low as you want and adjust damper.
if performance is the name of the game, I'd pair koni yellows with your choice of spring.
but then again, thats the beauty of having multiple vendors and manufactures. you can pick and choose what route you want to go.
04-13-2011, 10:23 AM
#17
Racer
^ you still won't have the flexibility of a coilover system, but i can sort of agree with that. Also, I didn't think there were aftermarket shocks for the cu2. how much do they run?
04-13-2011, 12:02 PM
#18
you are being too kind justnspace. You even had to quote answers to questions he already asked.
Ironically, the kids have managed to learn how to use the search feature and don't bombard us with redundancy.
You are 25 years old, get off your high horse Jackass
Ironically, the kids have managed to learn how to use the search feature and don't bombard us with redundancy.
You are 25 years old, get off your high horse Jackass
04-13-2011, 12:10 PM
#19
that one guy on those info commercials are right, "SET IT AND FORGET IT"
its better to get the height right the first time. I sure as hell aint doing the work again a 2nd time.
04-13-2011, 12:32 PM
#20
Racer
why is this so ridiculous? just because you don't want to set it more than once, doesn't mean other people won't want too. and what if the height that you want your car isn't supported by any of the aftermarket springs? also, what if you don't get the height right the first time? coils allow for you to change it up. ie flexibility....
04-13-2011, 12:38 PM
#21
^unless you're going for looks and you have a super aggressive wheel that you want to compliment with a super aggressive drop, the smart thing to do is to do it right the first time.
I've learned from the first car I did. DUMMMPED. but then a couple days later, i get a call " hey justin, lets raise the car"
we raise it.
a couple days later "hey justin, lets lower it."
FAWKing Christ.
it really isnt fun.
not to mention performance LOSS when you go super low.
I've learned from the first car I did. DUMMMPED. but then a couple days later, i get a call " hey justin, lets raise the car"
we raise it.
a couple days later "hey justin, lets lower it."
FAWKing Christ.
it really isnt fun.
not to mention performance LOSS when you go super low.
04-13-2011, 12:47 PM
#22
Instructor
I too would like to get some feed back from individuals who have had both springs and coilovers on their TSX. I'm not sure how many there are on this forum who have had both. In addition, mods will always be done to cars....but typically they individuals who buy second hand cars do more mods. Give it a few years as the 2G is still fairly new and I'm sure there will be (in the future) some on this forum who have had both coilovers and springs.
Anyone who's had both please post to this thread, because someone's not like my humor
I'm more interested in objective reviews for these parts, but typically all you hear is ....it handles so much better, looks so dope, much better...etc.... we need to see real data which typically is not available and the feed back is no better than my chezzy pictures
Salom data and lateral grip data is what is really needed. There should be a third party who test the 'actual' performance benefits of these parts and they can be certified by this 'third party' as no end user will want to put financial resources into testing these products objectively.
04-13-2011, 12:56 PM
#24
Anyone who's had both please post to this thread, because someone's not like my humor
I'm more interested in objective reviews for these parts, but typically all you hear is ....it handles so much better, looks so dope, much better...etc.... we need to see real data which typically is not available and the feed back is no better than my chezzy pictures
I'm more interested in objective reviews for these parts, but typically all you hear is ....it handles so much better, looks so dope, much better...etc.... we need to see real data which typically is not available and the feed back is no better than my chezzy pictures
sr20, I like your humor and your cheezy pictures. keep em coming
04-13-2011, 01:40 PM
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