Looking at some springs

Methodical4u · Oct 16, 2009, 12:18 AM

Someone had recommended the Works .5 inch lowering springs and said they were very comfortable for daily driving. Anyone have these on their car? How much more comfortable from stock are they? Obviously I was good handling when it's needed, but just cruising it would be nice to be on a softer ride.

endGameXIII · Oct 16, 2009, 02:01 AM

i have the .9 (works only sell .9 now anyway if i recall correctly). it's noticeably better than stock, but the comfort is still there. it won't be back-breaking like coilovers for sure.

raytrix · Oct 16, 2009, 09:34 AM

Why springs? You will blow your shocks in 1-2 years down the road. A full coilover will prevent that as it's a whole entire replacement with a strut housing that can withstand the extra load that is takes from stiffer springs. If you are just going with lowering springs, why not do it for free and cut the stockers.

migs647 · Oct 16, 2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by raytrix

why springs? You will blow your shocks in 1-2 years down the road. A full coilover will prevent that as it's a whole entire replacement with a strut housing that can withstand the extra load that is takes from stiffer springs. If you are just going with lowering springs, why not do it for free and cut the stockers.

+1!

wilbdog · Oct 16, 2009, 09:54 AM

Is there a how-to on cutting the stockers?

Aseller · Oct 16, 2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by raytrix

Why springs? You will blow your shocks in 1-2 years down the road. A full coilover will prevent that as it's a whole entire replacement with a strut housing that can withstand the extra load that is takes from stiffer springs. If you are just going with lowering springs, why not do it for free and cut the stockers.

I would also recommend coilovers because they are adjustable in several different ways and I think you would be a lot happier with them. If you don't have the money for coilovers right now I would recommend S-Techs. I have had S-Techs on my car for a couple years now with no problems and they look and feel good. But... I wouldn't use lowering springs as a permanent solution. But it is completely up to you my friend.

Definitely DO NOT cut the stock springs!

Aseller · Oct 16, 2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wilbdog

Is there a how-to on cutting the stockers?

I would not recommend cutting your stock springs. The stock spring is designed to hold the weight of the car. Cutting part of the spring out is cutting part of the weight support that was designed to be there. Lowering springs are designed stiffer so that the car will be lowered but still hold up the weight of the vehicle correctly. I would say you have a very nice car so ride stock and save $100 bucks for three months and throw some lowering springs on there so you are not just trashing it with cut springs.

GTWORX.com · Oct 16, 2009, 10:25 AM

Lots of fail in this thread.

- Andrew

wilbdog · Oct 16, 2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GTWORX.com

Lots of fail in this thread.

- Andrew

LOL definitely would have to agree with you.

Methodical4u · Oct 16, 2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GTWORX.com

Lots of fail in this thread.

- Andrew

why is that?

I always heard the coilovers were a lot stiffer?

LapDance · Oct 16, 2009, 01:31 PM

cut springs = FAIL

Methodical4u · Oct 16, 2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LapDance

cut springs = FAIL

well yeah I wasn't going to do that just in case I ever wanted to use them again.

Methodical4u · Oct 16, 2009, 01:42 PM

Ok, so let's try this again... are there any coilovers that are more comfortable than stock? lol

Aseller · Oct 16, 2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lapdance

cut springs = fail

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slo4g63 · Oct 16, 2009, 02:13 PM

Definitely do not cut springs. If you don't get coilovers, just get a quality spring and you will be fine. I had Tanabe's in my IX for over 70k miles including 4 or 5 full road course days, never had any issues.