Suspension Mod
05-13-2002, 12:58 PM
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I know this has been widely discussed and I've seen the great articles at P-car, but I just wanted to confirm my understanding...live...as it were.
I want to lower my TT. I'm not planning to track it, the shocks are stock for a MY96. So...as i understand it, changing out the springs for ROW springs is the way to go.
I just wanted to be sure that's right.
Would anyone have any advice on springs OE, Eibach, HR...or does it not really matter? Any recommendations on where to buy'em?
Thanks in advance for any help!!
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I want to lower my TT. I'm not planning to track it, the shocks are stock for a MY96. So...as i understand it, changing out the springs for ROW springs is the way to go.
I just wanted to be sure that's right.
Would anyone have any advice on springs OE, Eibach, HR...or does it not really matter? Any recommendations on where to buy'em?
Thanks in advance for any help!!
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05-13-2002, 03:01 PM
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Marco,
If you have not already seen this, check out the following link: <a href="http://p-car.com/susfaq.html" target="_blank">http://p-car.com/susfaq.html</a>
The explanations are right on. The lowering spring only option is definitely the most cost effective method of lowering the car. The coilover setups give you a better overall ride but are much less cost effective.
I purchased my car with H&R springs. The ride was very comfortable. At highway speed there was no choppiness. However, after I had to replace a rear shock (leaking oil) and decided to replace the whole suspension with the PSS-9's I did realize there was some "choppiness" at slow speeds on rough pavement. The PSS-9's offer a better ride, however they are much more $$$ than the springs and overall the lowering springs only method was very driveable.
I also sent you an email on the topic.
If you have not already seen this, check out the following link: <a href="http://p-car.com/susfaq.html" target="_blank">http://p-car.com/susfaq.html</a>
The explanations are right on. The lowering spring only option is definitely the most cost effective method of lowering the car. The coilover setups give you a better overall ride but are much less cost effective.
I purchased my car with H&R springs. The ride was very comfortable. At highway speed there was no choppiness. However, after I had to replace a rear shock (leaking oil) and decided to replace the whole suspension with the PSS-9's I did realize there was some "choppiness" at slow speeds on rough pavement. The PSS-9's offer a better ride, however they are much more $$$ than the springs and overall the lowering springs only method was very driveable.
I also sent you an email on the topic.
05-13-2002, 03:14 PM
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Marco,
If you are going through the trouble and expense of installing lowering springs it would be wise to replace the shocks. The stock shocks wear out very quickly and it would be cost effective to go on and replace them at the same time. Bilstein HD's look like a promising alternative for a street only car.
<a href="http://www.carnewal.com" target="_blank">www.carnewal.com</a> check out Gert's site for info and prices.
Greg
If you are going through the trouble and expense of installing lowering springs it would be wise to replace the shocks. The stock shocks wear out very quickly and it would be cost effective to go on and replace them at the same time. Bilstein HD's look like a promising alternative for a street only car.
<a href="http://www.carnewal.com" target="_blank">www.carnewal.com</a> check out Gert's site for info and prices.
Greg