What lowering springs to get??

4mywifeandkids · Apr 16, 2009, 01:35 PM

I have a 05 lancer es with 18 inch rims on it and I wanted to know what lowering springs to get. I have seen 1.2 in the front and .9 in the rear or 2.2 in the front and .9 in the rear or I have seen once that drop the car 1.5 all around. The front is higher than the rear already so would'nt an all around same make it uneven??? Which ones would be best

DJ Icy Diva · May 24, 2009, 07:23 PM

I drive an 03 OZ Rally and I'm lowered on Tein S-Techs and I think the drop is pretty nice.. I'm not sure about how low it is, but it works for me... Just do your research, ask lots of questions...

Best of luck... I have pictures in my profile of my car lowered, so feel free to check that out

Raidz · Jun 2, 2009, 05:30 PM

I was looking at the S-techs too. Found a pair for a decent price I may pick them up next check.

depsy · Jun 3, 2009, 09:25 AM

hey icy whats the comfort level on those stechs can they handle a good beating on them or not

DJ Icy Diva · Jun 3, 2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by depsy

hey icy whats the comfort level on those stechs can they handle a good beating on them or not

The roads here in Toronto are pretty crappy, but they've held up well so far. I've had them on the car since October, and the ride through the winter was rough but bearable... Right now, it's definitely a more bumpy ride than stock, but the drop is beautiful... so I'll take a bit of pain for looks...

I don't drive my car crazy and I haven't taken my car on the track yet... I plan to this year so I'll let you know how it handles...

djslik408 · Jun 6, 2009, 12:42 AM

anyone went with the RRM spring?

itsthecaptain · Jun 6, 2009, 02:21 PM

i got those cheapo Drop Zone springs and they actually ride pretty nicely. They look and feel like pretty quality springs. my car dropped about 2.2 in the front and 1.9 i the rear. i have 14 inch wheels with barely any gap.

DJ Icy Diva · Jun 6, 2009, 07:21 PM

For looks, here is what my drop looks like - I'm running 17" wheels...
Front Wheel:

Full view:

Raidz · Jun 6, 2009, 09:40 PM

That is a pretty nice drop.

DJ Icy Diva · Jun 7, 2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Raidz

That is a pretty nice drop.

Thanks

Evodreamer28 · Jun 7, 2009, 03:51 PM

I been riding around for some time now on spring lowering springs. 1.8" drop all around. Ride is not bumpy at all even after 50,000 miles on stock suspension. If you want some pics of my ride height just let me know. I can go snap some then.

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/Spr...Springs/14011/

justin.AZ · Jun 8, 2009, 12:54 AM

Hello,

Has anyone use the Eibach springs ? If so how where they. Also, Would you guys recommend the Tein S., Eibach or RRM springs?

Also, What is the benifit of springs over coil overs? I ask as dont understand coil overs but seems that the cost isnt that much more than buying springs, struts, shocks etc.

My plan for future is springs, kyb shocks and struts and front and rear bars. Is this good plan or would coil overs or other be better and offer better ride quality?

Justin

Tristar Racing · Jun 8, 2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by justin.AZ

Hello,

Has anyone use the Eibach springs ? If so how where they. Also, Would you guys recommend the Tein S., Eibach or RRM springs?

Also, What is the benifit of springs over coil overs? I ask as dont understand coil overs but seems that the cost isnt that much more than buying springs, struts, shocks etc.

My plan for future is springs, kyb shocks and struts and front and rear bars. Is this good plan or would coil overs or other be better and offer better ride quality?

Justin

I had Eibachs on my 2002 Lancer when I had it. I drove that car a lot, and when I took the springs off before I traded it in for the Evo, the struts/shocks looked fine. The car is going to be a bit more bouncy than stock when traveling over poor pavement, but thats the issue you create from mismatched spring rates and damping.

I liked them, if you want a quick and in expensive drop you cant go wrong.

justin.AZ · Jun 8, 2009, 01:13 AM

Hi Tristar,

Thanks for that. I was thinking about the Eibach springs as know they have been around a while and are known for quality. I was wondering though as keep reading about the Tein S on this forum.

I know nothing about lancers at all but am learning by reading these forums. One thing I do know though is its not good to scrimp or make due when it comes to suspension as a improperly done suspension can cause havok, learned that when I was into lowriders in the 90's.

BTW, Im glad am not reading about anyone heating springs , cutting springs or etc as that while providing a dirt cheap drop will also really damge your car. I do wonder though why theres so much posts regarding springs but giving no mention of upgrading the stock shocks and struts as that at least in lowriders made a big diffrence in drop ride quality as well.

Justin

Tristar Racing · Jun 8, 2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by justin.AZ

Hi Tristar,

Thanks for that. I was thinking about the Eibach springs as know they have been around a while and are known for quality. I was wondering though as keep reading about the Tein S on this forum.

I know nothing about lancers at all but am learning by reading these forums. One thing I do know though is its not good to scrimp or make due when it comes to suspension as a improperly done suspension can cause havok, learned that when I was into lowriders in the 90's.

BTW, Im glad am not reading about anyone heating springs , cutting springs or etc as that while providing a dirt cheap drop will also really damge your car. I do wonder though why theres so much posts regarding springs but giving no mention of upgrading the stock shocks and struts as that at least in lowriders made a big diffrence in drop ride quality as well.

Justin

If you were curious what the Eibachs looked like with 17" rims, follow this link:

http://registry.evolutionm.net/viewride.php?vid=272

I am not sure why you can no longer get there from my profile. Sometimes I miss that car...