Which first - Lower or Wheels?
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That can be a tough decision. If you're doing a standard drop with springs...you could lower it first. I say this because the height is already pre-determined. Coilovers are adjustable and a shop will charge you if they have to re-adjust the height!
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I have read a lot about springs vs coilovers. I know coilovers are better but really don't want to pay the price at this time. If I were to get springs first, how much life will it give my factory shocks. Secondly, which springs? Tein, H and R, Morgan, etc.?
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I used to go spring route on my other cars. I have coilovers now and love it. They are more expensive, but worth it IMO! Think about this...I used to pay about $220 to $250 on springs, then about $600 to $650 on struts. When you add it all up it's not that much difference and you're able to adjust! You're gonna spend the money one way or the other. Stock struts and aftermarket springs aren't a good mix.
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Chris, I'd say wheels first. A drop can be a less obvious modification. But wheels definately stand out.
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Go for the drop and get some coil-overs. If you're going with springs, I would suggest H&R sports on 19's. Reguardless, I would say drop first. Although, depending on the wheels, some aftermarket wheels do look good on stock height TLs.
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I got 19' wheels first, then just dropped it recently. It wasnt a big deal as I got low profile tires, which minimally increased the overall diameter of the tire over the stock, and it looked fine. Looks even better now after dropping it a 1.25". For me it came down to finding the right rims and finding the right suspension. Waiting for the warranty to expire also played a factor.
It just so happened that I found the right wheels long ago, recently found the suspension I wanted, and the timing worked out that my warranty just expired as well.
It just so happened that I found the right wheels long ago, recently found the suspension I wanted, and the timing worked out that my warranty just expired as well.
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Question for you guys... I'm pretty new to the suspension side of my car. I've been doing some research and trying decide which route to go. I have a '07 WDP TL and I'm looking to drop it. I not changing the wheels yet b/c its almost winter now but I will do so next Spring along with the A-Spec Kit. I see that Tein is pretty poplular amongst you guys. Now if I were to go with the Tein SS, would I need anything else to complete the set or is it all package deal? I'm just confused b/c I hear people saying... things about spring, struts, shocks and etc... I just need to know what I need to do a drop and do it safely. Also reading on Tein's website it says "When install EDFC Need to Remove Strut Tower Bar"... what exactly is that and how does it affect the car? I have more questions, but I wait till these get answered first! Thx
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Question for you guys... I'm pretty new to the suspension side of my car. I've been doing some research and trying decide which route to go. I have a '07 WDP TL and I'm looking to drop it. I not changing the wheels yet b/c its almost winter now but I will do so next Spring along with the A-Spec Kit. I see that Tein is pretty poplular amongst you guys. Now if I were to go with the Tein SS, would I need anything else to complete the set or is it all package deal? I'm just confused b/c I hear people saying... things about spring, struts, shocks and etc... I just need to know what I need to do a drop and do it safely. Also reading on Tein's website it says "When install EDFC Need to Remove Strut Tower Bar"... what exactly is that and how does it affect the car? I have more questions, but I wait till these get answered first! Thx
And to the OP I am going to have to agree drop before rims. Atleast with a drop it still looks half way decent on stock wheels. With just wheels you look like a 4x4. Just my two cents.
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I've been battling the same dilemma but after reading this thread I will probably lower my car first and then get rims in the near future. Does anyone know if lowering the car will only affect the warranty of the suspension or will it affect the warranty of the whole car?
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I've been battling the same dilemma but after reading this thread I will probably lower my car first and then get rims in the near future. Does anyone know if lowering the car will only affect the warranty of the suspension or will it affect the warranty of the whole car?
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