Worried I am making an Error in Purchasing Springs
08-19-2008, 05:29 PM
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My fenders are not rolled, non-sport package, not currently lowered, tire size and wheel type seen in my sig (m6 offset). I have a set of Koni Sport shocks/struts I'm going to install and I ordered the H&R Race springs BECAUSE the Sport springs are on 5-6 week national backorder at modbargains.com. Will I have rubbing and will it look really slammed? I don't want a "low-rider" look. I don't want it to look ghetto, gangster, or otherwise. I just want it to look sporty and sharp. I'm having this lowered next Monday.
Please note I'm not looking for opinions on what other types of springs I should get, coilovers, or otherwise. I just want to know from an experienced person whether or not I'm going to be rubbing after these items are installed and whether or not I should be against putting race springs on from H&R vs the sport. Thanks guys.
Please note I'm not looking for opinions on what other types of springs I should get, coilovers, or otherwise. I just want to know from an experienced person whether or not I'm going to be rubbing after these items are installed and whether or not I should be against putting race springs on from H&R vs the sport. Thanks guys.
08-19-2008, 05:34 PM
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Race springs sit pretty low, if you have the money get yourself a set of KW V2's.
08-19-2008, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='650320' date='Aug 19 2008, 08:34 PM
Race springs sit pretty low, if you have the money get yourself a set of KW V2's.
08-19-2008, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='650320' date='Aug 19 2008, 08:34 PM
Race springs sit pretty low, if you have the money get yourself a set of KW V2's.
That is toally Greek to me. I have no idea what KW V2 means or how that will be better than what I am getting considering I'm getting H&R plus a Koni kit. I'm not using stock shocks/struts
08-19-2008, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='650326' date='Aug 19 2008, 08:41 PM
That is toally Greek to me. I have no idea what KW V2 means or how that will be better than what I am getting.
KW V2 are coil over shocks and springs in which the ride height and dampening characteristics can be adjusted. They can be best described as feeling much like the OEM factory sport suspension with greater dampening adjustment options and adjustable ride height.
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_Product...overs/index.php
08-19-2008, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='650334' date='Aug 19 2008, 08:47 PM
I think you will regret H&R race springs with factory suspension. It will be very stiff, ride like a tank and the factory shocks will not be able to handle the rebound of the race springs.
KW V2 are coil over shocks and springs in which the ride height and dampening characteristics can be adjusted. They can be best described as feeling much like the OEM factory sport suspension with greater dampening adjustment options and adjustable ride height.
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_Product...overs/index.php
KW V2 are coil over shocks and springs in which the ride height and dampening characteristics can be adjusted. They can be best described as feeling much like the OEM factory sport suspension with greater dampening adjustment options and adjustable ride height.
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_Product...overs/index.php
Like I said, its actually going to be on Koni sport shocks/springs, not stock suspension. With that being said, would the race springs be ok with that?
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08-19-2008, 06:54 PM
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Yeah you will be fine with some Koni's, but the drop might be too low for you.
08-19-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='650396' date='Aug 19 2008, 09:54 PM
Yeah you will be fine with some Koni's, but the drop might be too low for you.
Your tires look somewhat tucked into the fender. Do you have just a sport package or anything else? EDIT: Nevermind I see you're using coilovers.
08-19-2008, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='650391' date='Aug 19 2008, 09:43 PM
Like I said, its actually going to be on Koni sport shocks/springs, not stock suspension. With that being said, would the race springs be ok with that?
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Anyway, the Koni's will handle the Race springs just fine but like Ryan said the drop may be too low 
...the ride will be agressive, that I do know.
