Do you prefer coilovers or lowering springs? Drop a comment and let us know! Also, don’t miss out on your chance to win a free set of ESR Wheels --->>>bit.ly/379s0YN
You go to car shows ? You track your car ? Your city/neighborhood has bumpy roads ? Get Coilovers. You just want to be lower? You have smooth neighborhood roads ? You go for random drives or just daily your car ? Get Springs. If you’re on a budget springs (HR or Eibach) would be best. More than half the price of the cheapest Coilovers. But if you got some money , or your driving a car that looks like you have money , get Coilovers. Just what I’ve learned from asking people who have had both and reading the comments on the forums
Yeah I been tryna figure out what to do with my 15 encore. I also ihave to buy cruze and sonic performance parts, and well make them work. Because it the same engine and tranny. Just different chassis.
Bought my car with lowering springs. Every bump felt like doing a dirt jump in a horse and carriage. Installed coilovers,now every bump feels like god is carrying me over it.
@@jayman4268 you can get junk coilovers, or junk lowering springs. You can also get perfectly capable coilovers or lowering springs, read reviews and find what you want. If you're really really worried and want coilovers, get KW.
@@anonamoose1891 I'm so late to this. Sorry! Tbh I only gots front lip and exhaust and white wheels xD. No performance mods or anything crazy since it's my daily.
I prefer Eibach Springs with the Eibach shocks all I want is 1.3 in the f and 1.4 in the back, I don’t need to be dialing a coilover I’m not going to drag racing.
I’ve had both. Springs first on a MKIV GTI, super mild drop. Then coils on a B6 Audi A4, and now I’m back to Springs (and shocks. H&R with Bilstein shocks), on my MK7 GTI. Coilovers are great. But once dialed in I never fully used them to their full capacity, so springs are great for my needs. It all depends for what you’re coming to use them for.
Hey I have a MK7 GTI and I’m struggling between lowering it with springs or coils. You mentioned you have Bilstein shocks and H&R springs, How does the ride feel ?? What’s your setup ? How low did you go ? I want coils but there a little expensive and tbh once I dial in the height I don’t think I’ll really use them to full capacity.
Keep in mind lowering any car changes the control arm/trailing arm/subframe related geometries, there are aftermarket bushings that can correct these adjustments, or also replacement adjustable control arms, tubular subframes, etc.
Lowering springs might be cheaper but it will end up more expensive because you will lower the car but the stock shock absorber is meant for the stock height with stock springs and if you lower it, the stock shocks will start to overheat because of the lowered range of motion and they are basically working extra hard.
Yup that’s true, I’ve been using Tein lowering spring with stock shock for almost 6 months and now my shock has a leakage and 2 of them got damaged so I have to change all of them with Tein shock and in total it cost me a brand new Tein coilover 😭
lowering springs for my VW Up! it’s a daily driver for me and i wanted to personalize it for work home traffic together with some 17 inch rims, not planning on hitting up a track in that vehicle, maybe some little car meets with friends and that’s it
Okay so yeah coilovers do allow you to adjust the height ? Because I want to add bigger tires to my car Snd have a body kit to it but I don’t want it super low and obviously don’t want body kit with tiny wheels . Do you know how much height it adds ? Like a couple inches or what
@@ivanpaulino4375 most coilovers will allow you to adjust the height and will come with a "minimum" drop, for example "35-65mm drop". It's easy to spot but since you're asking this question you should probably do some more research.
Most cases I'd say coilovers are- but I bought my G37 on an eibach pro spring kit and it's perfect. It's the exact height I want- performance is good, and my wheel fitment is damn near perfect so no complaints here
About lowering springs, I often hear they can cause OEM shocks to wear out quite prematurely? Now I'm no engineer but that makes sense to me bc you are shortening the range in which OEM shocks were designed to operate? Anyone with actual experience/knowledge care to educate a fellow enthusiast?
It can be true if the coils are softer or the same rate as the oem springs. You want to make sure the lowering springs are actually harder than the oem so it doesnt put additional pressure into the tower strut
eesh also some lowering springs like my Tein S Techs, wanted me to actually cut the bump stop a certain length. I believe that this keeps that balance. Also keep in mind some companies will offer lowering springs as an option for the car so if you are going aftermarket, try to find something within their specs since the company designed it to work the stock strut and shock.
@@petterkarlen2749 guys, i got the complete spring setup removed, took the tension of the spring, and then cut out a ring. I put the tension back on, and put hose clamps on both the top and bottom, tightening them really good. I can't do anything else, because in the racing class I'm in you can't use coilovers, or use a lowering spring. So if you want to be faster in the corners, you need to lower your car by cutting the springs. This makes the damper sit deeper so the car is stiffer, and your center of gravity is lower. I've done one full season so far with the car with about 6 racing weekends, and I've also been on two wheel through a corner. And yet when I was refreshing my car this winter, the springs were still on very tight, because of the hose clamps. So yes, I do recommend cutting your springs if youre really low on costs, but please use hose clamps.
I've had great experience with Dinan lowering springs on my F30 335i. It wasn't an extreme drop. Good enough to clean up aesthetics, but not ridiculously "slammed". Ride feels pretty close to stock and body roll improved nicely. Overall, no complains and saved at least a grand vs coilovers.
If you just want the factory fender gap gone and not be slammed lowering springs will be fine. In case your shocks do fail relatively fast you can always opt to fit upgraded shocks as well. This will make the end cost be as much as coilovers but you split the cost over a couple of years, in case they do fail of course. On the plus side if you get decent brands for both you'll probably have a longer lasting and more comfortable setup.
That’s true, I’ve been using lowering springs for 6 months and now my stock shocks starting to fail and I have to change it. The total cost is like buying a coilover😂
My GTR came with Active Suspension Dampening, so i opted for KW Sleeve Kit making my factory shocks ride height adjustable. My Q50 now has the same thing, but I want to dial in my wheel fitment and no one makes a sleeve kit so I might just go for BC Coils.
I run lowering springs with nonadaptive stock shocks.. theyre a great option if you know what to look for.. Do research on springrates, linear vs progressive springs, and what the shocks are engineered to handle.. My track pack mustang rides like stock but feels way more tactile and handles a lot better as a result of a set of linear bmr springs 😊
Personally, PERSONALLY, after owning both switching between many brands expensive and inexpensive for 10+ years being stanced, slammed, dumped, lowered, you name it. I like me some good old stock suspension rebuilt with adjustable dampening and upgraded sway bars(not to be commonly mistaken with strut bars) strut bars may help improve chassis rigidity, so it may also be a plus to help handling by a very small percentage when it comes to time. Best part about this setup is not having to worry about bumps or dips as often, damaging the natural structure of the coinciding suspension components, and overall comfort on a daily basis with improved handling on the twistes.
Recently had my car on lowering springs and they worked great! TBH, but I just snagged last week a set of coils of the site along with some federals and some Cosmis xt-006 in white
please do more videos like this explaining all the other stuff you actually need to install parts! Would be great information for people coming into the car scene and wanting to modify cars (Me being one of them) and not knowing all the extra bits and pieces you need that people dont talk about for install Turbos, Exhaust, Intake, Suspension, Brakes etc. Would be a awesome series imo!
I have Eibach lowering springs on my 03 acura tl. All im going for is the looks and plus i only go in a straight line. Fast foward 11 years later the suspension is still good and is still smoove.
Here's my take. Was thinking about coilovers for my 04 TSX. I've decided though to get Koni adjustable shocks with a set of H&R lowering springs. I'm never going to mess with the ride night and I do plan on tracking the car every now and then. I think an adjustable shocks and lowering spring is the way to go for me.
If your lowering using your OE shocks and struts (non magnetic) you may not be happy with the ride control . I've had many experiences with this problem. You may find that the increased spring rate makes for a bouncy and annoying harsh ride , you may also find that your suspension travel is much reduced either hammering the bump stops (or riding on them ...even if you trim them) At a minimum you should consider SHORTER shock body aftermarket shocks and struts , with increased rebound valving for the increase in spring rate. Bilstein B8's or Koni Yellows are very good IMO , I would avoid Koni Streets as the shock body is in my experience , the same length as the OE's with only only slightly "stiffer" rebound control.... basically a OE spring , upgrade shock.. IMO
I have to run Eibach springs on my 05 330xi. The only coilovers setups that are available for my car is over 3,000$! I paid 279$ on your website a few months ago for those lowering springs, and bam bro. I got beautiful fitment and still enjoy my stock bilstein shock setup. Best of all
My 87 Honda CRX Si has torsion bar setup in the front, fortunately a company named Heeltoe Automotive worked with Tein to make a Coilovers kit, since there are torsion bars in front, it’s only dampers for the front, and you adjust the torsion bars for ride height.
Bought a used 2018 WRX. I've been looking for a summer set of wheels and tires. I noticed when looking at the current set up that car has Eibach lowering springs on it.......installed upside down 🤦♂️
I have a 2006 BMW 325xi and was hoping if you guide me which one I should go for, either coilover or lowering springs. Coilover set is Bilstein B14 performance coilover kit for $814 vs H&R lowering sport springs with B8 shocks for $985. I want to lower my car but don't want to lose the comfort since it's my daily.
I just want my car lowered so it looks clean but I'm also on a budget, also want it to feel smooth when I drive over things like bumps.... any suggestions?
I have eibach lowering springs and I can't wait to save up money for some coilovers. This things are a nightmare. I can't drive my friends. If 3 of us sit in the car the car rubs on my wheels (195/50/15), and cornering is like stock, the car leans to much on the side and loses a lot of speed. Coilovers are a better solution (in my world at least).
Depends, video hit it on the head; newer cars have EDC or Mutant Magnetic super powers, so only the highest end aftermarket coilovers are "worth" over OEM it if you're looking for both performance and looks. If you could care less, you're still gonna gain that adjustment ability from a standard coilover. Lowering springs get you that hotboi look while keeping your pretty good OEM suspension.
If I wanted to throw lowering springs on my focus would I need to buy new shocks too? Cars at 96k miles, common sense is telling me replace them cause they’ve got a ton of miles, but them savings.
You will actually see the health of those shocks when changing the spring... If you can compress the shock easily and it doesn't decompress change them.
Jasper for president saving up for air hopefully soon I had lowering spring on my golf it was fun and on my budget I don't regret buying them they did the job I was going to go coilovers but sold the car keep up the good work love the videos
Unless you're hitting the track on a regular basis, how often do you change dampening rate and height? I went with Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach springs for my Fiesta ST, bang for the buck for daily use and some spirited driving on backroads, easier to pass vehicle inspection here in Europe as well. I mean if you can afford something like Bilstein B14 or KW V3 great but I'd rather buy other parts for the build.
I got both. The downside of lowering sprigs is that you wont be able to use bigger tires if you want to because they will rob your fenders, but coilovers will allow you to do that, I mean not only lower, but also raise your car, it is a big difference. In my case I have to put air bugs inside my lowering spring to be able to switch 255/35 r19 to 255/40 r19 tires. So you tell me whish one is a better choice. think about it.
this is very dependent on the car, this wouldnt apply to all of them. not all coil overs will let you raise your car, and again you could still have rubbing issues with coilovers
We have a couple of options from BC Racing! - www.fitmentindustries.com/store/suspension?year=1972&make=Nissan&model=240Z&trim=Base If you can't find what you're looking for feel free to email us at shop@fitmentindustries.com !
It's crazy how even getting coilovers you'll still need other suspension parts (ex front camber a-arm, rear camber kit, rear toe arm) these can definitely get costly... but that's just for my 06 acura TL... huge shout out to fitment industries for helping me get awesome rims and a decent priced coilovers. Just wish they would have mentioned all the camber parts I needed (another $500) purchase I didn't account for but my ride feels tight and looks amazing.
@@TheSwedishCarGuy lol thank you, i got them for a lancer sportback. My current coils are shot so its more of a needed fix then a want. I heard they were decent for the price so im gonna try them out.
@@Hachi501st Yeah they are really good :) Alot of friends run them on their car and I once rode in a RX7 Fd with tein superstreet's so smooth :) Im gonna go witk KW or BC on my own project so.
Just get lowering springs and proper shorted 2way adjustable sport shocks. 760€ and after install you can leave them be. No need to clean the threads etc like with coilsovers and you save few hundred €/£/$ that you can use for wheels and tires at FitmentIndustries.com
0hjaa 3.0 yeah bro,i guess thats a good idea since my stock suspension is still in prestine. Be able to save some💵💵💵 and use it for some other upgrades
So I’m thinking of lowering my car, but have adaptive suspension… so would lowering springs suffice or am I going to have to dig deep in my pockets for coil overs?
Um, actually - Magneto-ree-a-logical. it means you can adjust the electrical current on the fly. That being said, I hope I dont sound like a smug-boi. I'm a big fan of the vids. keep em going, guys.
Um I’ve got a Subaru my first car and I was gonna throw and cold air intake and aftermarket exhaust system with high flow headers may I ask why I’ll lose power you just scared the shit out of me 😂
I have a 2018 Q60 that comes with "adaptive suspension" should I be thinking about lowering springs to preserve/work with the suspension technology vs. coil overs? This is my daily and while I don't go to the track I do a few canyon runs here and there.
bought kw vers1 for my impreza. worn out after 40k. bought new shocks. worn out after 40k. wastet almost 3k for this stupid stuff. now i run stock shocks and springs and im very happy with it.
Noticed how much I'm watching your vids so subbed 👊 cost but reliability/effectivness and practicality is important to me if I was getting an m235i I would go for springs from "some" research but if it was something like a Mazda3 mps id go coilovers ....sidenote what's your company like with shipping to UK?
Do you prefer coilovers or lowering springs? Drop a comment and let us know! Also, don’t miss out on your chance to win a free set of ESR Wheels --->>>bit.ly/379s0YN
Coilover are probably better but I can only afford Springs lmfao
Fitment Industries it’s got to be static... just cus 🔰✌🏽
A geo metro doesnt have coilover options
What should be the best for the mk4 I’m interested and I got money to spend
@@bryanportillo3550 bc or kw.
10:50 instructions unclear, my moms sienna is now slammed on the ground
Slammed minivans are dope as fuck
Bx Cv right
You go to car shows ? You track your car ? Your city/neighborhood has bumpy roads ? Get Coilovers.
You just want to be lower? You have smooth neighborhood roads ? You go for random drives or just daily your car ? Get Springs.
If you’re on a budget springs (HR or Eibach) would be best. More than half the price of the cheapest Coilovers. But if you got some money , or your driving a car that looks like you have money , get Coilovers.
Just what I’ve learned from asking people who have had both and reading the comments on the forums
Your answer is what I needed bc that’s exactly what it is.
Yeah I been tryna figure out what to do with my 15 encore. I also ihave to buy cruze and sonic performance parts, and well make them work. Because it the same engine and tranny. Just different chassis.
Got springs but I wanna be lower. Going coils
Do coilovers mean it has to be a harder ride?
Thanks bro! Straight to the point👊
Bought my car with lowering springs. Every bump felt like doing a dirt jump in a horse and carriage. Installed coilovers,now every bump feels like god is carrying me over it.
Sounds like the shocks weren't matched to the springs tbh
I've heard the opposite affect. Appreciate your comment I am indecisive when it comes to this.
@@jayman4268 you can get junk coilovers, or junk lowering springs. You can also get perfectly capable coilovers or lowering springs, read reviews and find what you want. If you're really really worried and want coilovers, get KW.
@@biggabenne thanks brother! I will continue doing research.
I have Koni street shocks with H&R Sport Springs on my integra. The car feels like it’s never been lowered.
If you decide to go the lowering spring route, its best to upgrade the struts as well or else you will wear out the OEM shocks prematurely...
fancy seeing u here Bendaga!
Lowering Springs 100% if you're on a budget. S/O to my peeps just starting out on a budget. ~
Alright it’s been 1 year, what have you done so far?😁
@@anonamoose1891 damn did him like that? and he is yet to respond for 3 weeks
@@anonamoose1891 bahahha
aye we still waiting on what you did
@@anonamoose1891 I'm so late to this. Sorry! Tbh I only gots front lip and exhaust and white wheels xD. No performance mods or anything crazy since it's my daily.
I'm running H&R spring on Koni Yellows. I prefer the simplicity of my setup because my build is centered around daily driven performance.
I prefer Eibach Springs with the Eibach shocks all I want is 1.3 in the f and 1.4 in the back, I don’t need to be dialing a coilover I’m not going to drag racing.
Hows ur ride quality?
@evanaustin8883 I had these springs on stock suspension and it was smooth. Debating if I should do it again but this car would be used so idk
I have H&R too
Same H&R spring 🙌🏻
I’ve had both. Springs first on a MKIV GTI, super mild drop. Then coils on a B6 Audi A4, and now I’m back to Springs (and shocks. H&R with Bilstein shocks), on my MK7 GTI. Coilovers are great. But once dialed in I never fully used them to their full capacity, so springs are great for my needs. It all depends for what you’re coming to use them for.
YES!,.. WELL SPOKEN, MY LITTLE AUTOMOTIVE PIMP
Hey I have a MK7 GTI and I’m struggling between lowering it with springs or coils. You mentioned you have Bilstein shocks and H&R springs, How does the ride feel ?? What’s your setup ? How low did you go ? I want coils but there a little expensive and tbh once I dial in the height I don’t think I’ll really use them to full capacity.
I have a mk6 Jetta did you use springs for daily driver
@@StingerFloo just saw this. The ride is a bit stiffer than stock, but manageable. Corners extremely well. Reduced body roll.
@@marqadams8292 yea. I use them on my daily.
Keep in mind lowering any car changes the control arm/trailing arm/subframe related geometries, there are aftermarket bushings that can correct these adjustments, or also replacement adjustable control arms, tubular subframes, etc.
You all teach me a lot about cars. Including Wheel sizes, and suspension
I say, just remove the springs completely. Only use your shocks for that nice 👌 lowered stance 😂
Are u being sarcastic or is this possible?
@@reubenx its a joke
Hol' Up Niqqa but possible. 😏
@@patana256 This ain't no joke, this is one of the oldest kaido racer tradition.
Lowering springs might be cheaper but it will end up more expensive because you will lower the car but the stock shock absorber is meant for the stock height with stock springs and if you lower it, the stock shocks will start to overheat because of the lowered range of motion and they are basically working extra hard.
Yup that’s true, I’ve been using Tein lowering spring with stock shock for almost 6 months and now my shock has a leakage and 2 of them got damaged so I have to change all of them with Tein shock and in total it cost me a brand new Tein coilover 😭
lowering springs for my VW Up! it’s a daily driver for me and i wanted to personalize it for work home traffic together with some 17 inch rims, not planning on hitting up a track in that vehicle, maybe some little car meets with friends and that’s it
You running off the stock struts with thr lowering springs? If so, how do they hold up? Drive, car pack with people? Thanks.
You can lower the car more with coilovers, you can always put your car back up if you're swapping to some bigger wheels that need some more clearance.
Year later but ty for this comment
Okay so yeah coilovers do allow you to adjust the height ? Because I want to add bigger tires to my car Snd have a body kit to it but I don’t want it super low and obviously don’t want body kit with tiny wheels . Do you know how much height it adds ? Like a couple inches or what
@@ivanpaulino4375 most coilovers will allow you to adjust the height and will come with a "minimum" drop, for example "35-65mm drop". It's easy to spot but since you're asking this question you should probably do some more research.
@@TypicalBambithanks
lowering springs because i’m broke af
almost went with lowering springs but i waited way more time so i could save up to buy coilovers. 100% worth it
Same. University student who lives at home with his parents and brother
They don’t make coil overs for my car so springs it is
WE.....are broke af!
Lol get your money up
Coilovers is the best option right here but lowering springs is also good if you’re on a budget
BASITH PH cough are cough
Most cases I'd say coilovers are- but I bought my G37 on an eibach pro spring kit and it's perfect. It's the exact height I want- performance is good, and my wheel fitment is damn near perfect so no complaints here
what’s your wheel setup ?
When he said Yaris, I felt that. Daily’s need cheap low
Coilovers are a must for me cause I’m super ocd about my fitment. But on budget daily builds, always gotta go lowering springs!
About lowering springs, I often hear they can cause OEM shocks to wear out quite prematurely? Now I'm no engineer but that makes sense to me bc you are shortening the range in which OEM shocks were designed to operate? Anyone with actual experience/knowledge care to educate a fellow enthusiast?
It's true.
Well they wouldnt say it if it wasnt true
It can be true if the coils are softer or the same rate as the oem springs. You want to make sure the lowering springs are actually harder than the oem so it doesnt put additional pressure into the tower strut
eesh also some lowering springs like my Tein S Techs, wanted me to actually cut the bump stop a certain length. I believe that this keeps that balance. Also keep in mind some companies will offer lowering springs as an option for the car so if you are going aftermarket, try to find something within their specs since the company designed it to work the stock strut and shock.
I'd suggest getting shocks that match the springs instead of running stock ones for most cars tbh
Why do either when you can have cut springs. . .
I like the way you think 😂
Ive got cut springs on my 106 gti, and to be fair it rides just fine 😂
Bad idea unless you want to ruin your suspension.. sure it is cheap, but either of the other options have a similar to factory spring rate
Cuting your springs is dangerus the spring can catch the wheel i recomend just removing them
@@petterkarlen2749 guys, i got the complete spring setup removed, took the tension of the spring, and then cut out a ring. I put the tension back on, and put hose clamps on both the top and bottom, tightening them really good. I can't do anything else, because in the racing class I'm in you can't use coilovers, or use a lowering spring. So if you want to be faster in the corners, you need to lower your car by cutting the springs. This makes the damper sit deeper so the car is stiffer, and your center of gravity is lower. I've done one full season so far with the car with about 6 racing weekends, and I've also been on two wheel through a corner. And yet when I was refreshing my car this winter, the springs were still on very tight, because of the hose clamps. So yes, I do recommend cutting your springs if youre really low on costs, but please use hose clamps.
“And then get sad because its not what they wanted” I finally get that, I felt it heavily now
I've had great experience with Dinan lowering springs on my F30 335i. It wasn't an extreme drop. Good enough to clean up aesthetics, but not ridiculously "slammed". Ride feels pretty close to stock and body roll improved nicely. Overall, no complains and saved at least a grand vs coilovers.
Dinan is top notch. Had them on my E30 M3.
the 4 dislikes are the people that ripped their bumpers off from slamming their corollas
I mean I never disliked but u don’t have to put me on blast like that 😔
Update it is now 318
@@DR-UTAH Update TH-cam removed dislikes, now 0 people have done that
@@kylegs69 which sucks
Hey now!!! My Fiesta ST has rear torsion and the thing rips, they aren't all bad!! You can even run a coilover set up on it too🤙
If you just want the factory fender gap gone and not be slammed lowering springs will be fine. In case your shocks do fail relatively fast you can always opt to fit upgraded shocks as well. This will make the end cost be as much as coilovers but you split the cost over a couple of years, in case they do fail of course. On the plus side if you get decent brands for both you'll probably have a longer lasting and more comfortable setup.
That’s true, I’ve been using lowering springs for 6 months and now my stock shocks starting to fail and I have to change it. The total cost is like buying a coilover😂
I'm just gonna say it now, coilovers!
Lowering springs if you have a descent car lol
Will Vaughn 6.3 yeah I’m deciding on lowering springs cuz I’m broke 1 and 2 my car has decent enough suspension and it’s ganna be a daily so yeah
SharpShooterYT 2 oknjust make sure the springs are made for your car and won’t break your schocks if not you should get coil overs or not do anything
Will Vaughn 6.3 I have a Audi A4 2009 FWD sitting on 19 inch.. what u think I should goo ??
Coilovers are shit unless it's a track car
Just spent the weekend installing coil overs and wheels on my 14 Camaro 2lt and see this vid. Still need an alignment but I swear this feels great.
My GTR came with Active Suspension Dampening, so i opted for KW Sleeve Kit making my factory shocks ride height adjustable. My Q50 now has the same thing, but I want to dial in my wheel fitment and no one makes a sleeve kit so I might just go for BC Coils.
I ordered eibach lowering springs and can't wait for them, not a huge drop, but enough for some good looks and a better center of gravity
I run lowering springs with nonadaptive stock shocks.. theyre a great option if you know what to look for.. Do research on springrates, linear vs progressive springs, and what the shocks are engineered to handle.. My track pack mustang rides like stock but feels way more tactile and handles a lot better as a result of a set of linear bmr springs 😊
Thanks I'm gonna do more research for my encore. My first car was a mustang I got for 300 bucks.
Personally, PERSONALLY, after owning both switching between many brands expensive and inexpensive for 10+ years being stanced, slammed, dumped, lowered, you name it. I like me some good old stock suspension rebuilt with adjustable dampening and upgraded sway bars(not to be commonly mistaken with strut bars) strut bars may help improve chassis rigidity, so it may also be a plus to help handling by a very small percentage when it comes to time. Best part about this setup is not having to worry about bumps or dips as often, damaging the natural structure of the coinciding suspension components, and overall comfort on a daily basis with improved handling on the twistes.
Man I first discovered adjustable dampening with my 04 Banshee limited. Pfft had the KYB agx's on my GTI like a month later lol.
I guess I'm getting the lowering springs. My 2019 Honda Accord 2.0T Touring has the fancy electronic Adaptive suspension system.
Recently had my car on lowering springs and they worked great! TBH, but I just snagged last week a set of coils of the site along with some federals and some Cosmis xt-006 in white
please do more videos like this explaining all the other stuff you actually need to install parts! Would be great information for people coming into the car scene and wanting to modify cars (Me being one of them) and not knowing all the extra bits and pieces you need that people dont talk about for install Turbos, Exhaust, Intake, Suspension, Brakes etc. Would be a awesome series imo!
If you want the looks, go lowering springs. If you want the adjustability and alignment customization, go coilovers.
Coilovers always. But I’m still gonna watch the video
Coilovers... I keep watering the Money Tree as I would really like to have the ' No Weld' KW Kit for the E30.
“Doesn’t have all that fancy tech” shows LS400 with magnetic suspension from stock
I just want to go with lowering springs because i don't want to lose the comfort. I'm also a volvo guy so coilover aren't really needed😂
Baught my car with lowering springs...CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE TEIN FLEX Z🔥
That is a good set of coilovers :D
Video starts at 1:44 ...you're welcome. Fuck.
Can never let Go of Jasper, REAL OGs know of the Jasper days, always good to see him return when he's in the area.
Depends on the lowering springs if it is a good match on your car. Swift sports is a perfect match on my Evo X.
You still have them?
@@TRExOfficiaI Yes!
Jasper was great, you’re breaking my heart😂
I have Eibach lowering springs on my 03 acura tl. All im going for is the looks and plus i only go in a straight line. Fast foward 11 years later the suspension is still good and is still smoove.
Here's my take. Was thinking about coilovers for my 04 TSX. I've decided though to get Koni adjustable shocks with a set of H&R lowering springs. I'm never going to mess with the ride night and I do plan on tracking the car every now and then. I think an adjustable shocks and lowering spring is the way to go for me.
If I just wanna lower my car a bit would I just stay with lowering springs?
yea 1200 is alot when your car is 1200 💀
But it's the same $1200 regardless of the cost of the car. The only question is if it's worth it for you.
Real shit
If your lowering using your OE shocks and struts (non magnetic) you may not be happy with the ride control . I've had many experiences with this problem.
You may find that the increased spring rate makes for a bouncy and annoying harsh ride , you may also find that your suspension travel is much reduced either hammering the bump stops (or riding on them ...even if you trim them) At a minimum you should consider SHORTER shock body aftermarket shocks and struts , with increased rebound valving for the increase in spring rate. Bilstein B8's or Koni Yellows are very good IMO , I would avoid Koni Streets as the shock body is in my experience , the same length as the OE's with only only slightly "stiffer" rebound control.... basically a OE spring , upgrade shock.. IMO
A quality spring much better than a cheap coilover in my experience
I have to run Eibach springs on my 05 330xi. The only coilovers setups that are available for my car is over 3,000$! I paid 279$ on your website a few months ago for those lowering springs, and bam bro. I got beautiful fitment and still enjoy my stock bilstein shock setup. Best of all
I remember people used to cut or melt the stock springs for a nice clean drop. That was ruuuufff!!
Lowering springs with good spring rate. Swift Springs are some of the best. Run over pot holes and uneven highway and it just hovers over them.
My 87 Honda CRX Si has torsion bar setup in the front, fortunately a company named Heeltoe Automotive worked with Tein to make a Coilovers kit, since there are torsion bars in front, it’s only dampers for the front, and you adjust the torsion bars for ride height.
My car came with an active dampening system so I went with lowering springs
Just answered my question thanks. Want to keep the adaptive dampers so lower springs is the way to go
I love watching this guy Everytime he pops up in a new vid 💯🔥🙏
Iszac Moore i find him very annoying, and talks with his hands like some amateur rapper.
Bought a used 2018 WRX. I've been looking for a summer set of wheels and tires. I noticed when looking at the current set up that car has Eibach lowering springs on it.......installed upside down 🤦♂️
I have a 2006 BMW 325xi and was hoping if you guide me which one I should go for, either coilover or lowering springs. Coilover set is Bilstein B14 performance coilover kit for $814 vs H&R lowering sport springs with B8 shocks for $985. I want to lower my car but don't want to lose the comfort since it's my daily.
I just want my car lowered so it looks clean but I'm also on a budget, also want it to feel smooth when I drive over things like bumps.... any suggestions?
Try pro kit from eibach sportline would drop you too much .. and btw eibach makes the best springs
I have eibach lowering springs and I can't wait to save up money for some coilovers. This things are a nightmare. I can't drive my friends. If 3 of us sit in the car the car rubs on my wheels (195/50/15), and cornering is like stock, the car leans to much on the side and loses a lot of speed. Coilovers are a better solution (in my world at least).
Maybe you got iback and not eibach? 🤔
Coilovers usually increase noise and vibration cuz they use camber plates instead of the stock rubber mount.
Depends, video hit it on the head; newer cars have EDC or Mutant Magnetic super powers, so only the highest end aftermarket coilovers are "worth" over OEM it if you're looking for both performance and looks. If you could care less, you're still gonna gain that adjustment ability from a standard coilover. Lowering springs get you that hotboi look while keeping your pretty good OEM suspension.
Yeah I’m going with springs not to sure on lowering in general so this would be a learning experience to see if I actually like them
Was thinking about getting thee $500+ RaceLand coils for my 04 G35 sedan
If I wanted to throw lowering springs on my focus would I need to buy new shocks too? Cars at 96k miles, common sense is telling me replace them cause they’ve got a ton of miles, but them savings.
Ethan Chudy you can drive another 96k and still be fine to just replace the springs
You will actually see the health of those shocks when changing the spring... If you can compress the shock easily and it doesn't decompress change them.
Jasper for president saving up for air hopefully soon I had lowering spring on my golf it was fun and on my budget I don't regret buying them they did the job I was going to go coilovers but sold the car keep up the good work love the videos
Great Show! Yeah, I just bought sum coilovers and I can't wait to get'em on and dial in bruh! Keep the shows poppin!
MSS adjustable springs. on my 18 RS3 . Love it
Alex is the best on FI Videos 🔥
Unless you're hitting the track on a regular basis, how often do you change dampening rate and height? I went with Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach springs for my Fiesta ST, bang for the buck for daily use and some spirited driving on backroads, easier to pass vehicle inspection here in Europe as well. I mean if you can afford something like Bilstein B14 or KW V3 great but I'd rather buy other parts for the build.
Can't wait till you guys drop an MR2 video
Ayyy the 7th gen corolla AE101. Very famous here in Malaysia for tuning back in the day
I got both. The downside of lowering sprigs is that you wont be able to use bigger tires if you want to because they will rob your fenders, but coilovers will allow you to do that, I mean not only lower, but also raise your car, it is a big difference. In my case I have to put air bugs inside my lowering spring to be able to switch 255/35 r19 to 255/40 r19 tires. So you tell me whish one is a better choice. think about it.
this is very dependent on the car, this wouldnt apply to all of them. not all coil overs will let you raise your car, and again you could still have rubbing issues with coilovers
How about another wheel fitment vid. covering hub centric rings, can you run them with spacers?
Magnetic shock absorbers where introduced to the market by Audi on the TT more than 10 years ago.
Finally, real good advice on lowering your car. Thanks mate!
I’m looking at upgrading my original 1972 240z suspension. What are some suggestions for the best upgrade options? Thank! :)
We have a couple of options from BC Racing! - www.fitmentindustries.com/store/suspension?year=1972&make=Nissan&model=240Z&trim=Base
If you can't find what you're looking for feel free to email us at
shop@fitmentindustries.com !
I live in Canada so lowering springs are perfect for me on my 99 golf
My BMW e60 M5 has active shocks, had to use lowering springs.
Interesting
I was waiting for this video. Also nice Green and blue light in background
It's crazy how even getting coilovers you'll still need other suspension parts (ex front camber a-arm, rear camber kit, rear toe arm) these can definitely get costly... but that's just for my 06 acura TL... huge shout out to fitment industries for helping me get awesome rims and a decent priced coilovers. Just wish they would have mentioned all the camber parts I needed (another $500) purchase I didn't account for but my ride feels tight and looks amazing.
Swift springs + koni shocks = perfection on my FA5
You know what i should run. I should run a gift from fitment industries because it’s my birthday. 🥳🍻
LAWL!!! i just ordered a set of BC coils today
Happy for you :D
Hope you like them!
For which car?
@@TheSwedishCarGuy lol thank you, i got them for a lancer sportback.
My current coils are shot so its more of a needed fix then a want.
I heard they were decent for the price so im gonna try them out.
@@Hachi501st Yeah they are really good :)
Alot of friends run them on their car and I once rode in a RX7 Fd with tein superstreet's so smooth :)
Im gonna go witk KW or BC on my own project so.
So timely! I was thinking of going lowering springs earlier and after watching these i got mixed feelings again.damn that. lol. Awesome vid btw!
Just get lowering springs and proper shorted 2way adjustable sport shocks.
760€ and after install you can leave them be.
No need to clean the threads etc like with coilsovers and you save few hundred €/£/$ that you can use for wheels and tires at FitmentIndustries.com
0hjaa 3.0 yeah bro,i guess thats a good idea since my stock suspension is still in prestine. Be able to save some💵💵💵 and use it for some other upgrades
just ordered coilovers and new wheels today for my nissan cube.
I think I'll go with coilovers for my G8 since it lacks MRC
I installed my first set of coils today
So I’m thinking of lowering my car, but have adaptive suspension… so would lowering springs suffice or am I going to have to dig deep in my pockets for coil overs?
Definitely run with the lowering springs that is what I did for my car that also has the adaptive suspension!
Um, actually - Magneto-ree-a-logical. it means you can adjust the electrical current on the fly. That being said, I hope I dont sound like a smug-boi. I'm a big fan of the vids. keep em going, guys.
Magnetorheological
Maygnehtoh
Rheo
Logical
Rheo = Flow
Um I’ve got a Subaru my first car and I was gonna throw and cold air intake and aftermarket exhaust system with high flow headers may I ask why I’ll lose power you just scared the shit out of me 😂
He probably means you’ll have to tune it after you put those parts on. Without a tune they ain’t doing all that much except making noise...
thanks, just bought some tein lowering springs.
would lowering springs be better for a daily?
I want to know that as well.
Daily Drive with my Lowering Springs always gets me down...
Literally... the way i wanted to be... 😊👍
I have a 2018 Q60 that comes with "adaptive suspension" should I be thinking about lowering springs to preserve/work with the suspension technology vs. coil overs?
This is my daily and while I don't go to the track I do a few canyon runs here and there.
You should go more in depth of how your first coilover setup went, what you did wrong, and everything you learned from it.
bought kw vers1 for my impreza. worn out after 40k. bought new shocks. worn out after 40k. wastet almost 3k for this stupid stuff. now i run stock shocks and springs and im very happy with it.
Noticed how much I'm watching your vids so subbed 👊 cost but reliability/effectivness and practicality is important to me if I was getting an m235i I would go for springs from "some" research but if it was something like a Mazda3 mps id go coilovers ....sidenote what's your company like with shipping to UK?