Coilovers or Lowering Spring?
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Hey guys,
Why would one choose to lower the car with lowering springs/struts instead of coilovers beside price? What is advantage/disadvantage of going with lowering spring/struts compared to coilovers or vice versa?
I don't track the car and I don't want slammed look either. I just want a little more aggressive stance and better handling ability on the street. Does this mean lowering spring and struts are the way to go?
Why would one choose to lower the car with lowering springs/struts instead of coilovers beside price? What is advantage/disadvantage of going with lowering spring/struts compared to coilovers or vice versa?
I don't track the car and I don't want slammed look either. I just want a little more aggressive stance and better handling ability on the street. Does this mean lowering spring and struts are the way to go?
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There's really no difference in terms of performance. Price really is the only advantage of a spring/shock setup. GET COILOVERS! DO IT! 
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
With coilovers, you can adjust the height on how low you want your car to sit. Most coilover setups come with adjustable damper control so you can adjust the stiffness of the ride.
With springs, what you see is what you get. You can't adjust the height. But most aftermarket shocks offer adjustments for stiffness.
With springs, what you see is what you get. You can't adjust the height. But most aftermarket shocks offer adjustments for stiffness.
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You may want to check out this thread:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=50546
It's all a matter of personal preference.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=50546
It's all a matter of personal preference.
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Originally Posted by hinckley' post='530573' date='Feb 12 2008, 02:24 PM
It's all a matter of personal preference.
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