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Old 01-15-2005, 03:11 PM
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point blank lowering springs or adjustable coilovers which are better/worse and why?
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what kind of car? what kind of drop are you looking for ? do you have a big system?
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coilovers are better but more expensive IMO because the offer you the ability to adjust ride height and corner balance the car.
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coilovers > springs. always. end of story.
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coilovers better than springs? you guys must be the first to say that. everybody i spoke to says springs are better and coilovers are bad, too noisy and ride horribly.
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Only if you get shitty cheap ebay brand ones.
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Originally posted by lifeisviewtiful
coilovers better than springs? you guys must be the first to say that. everybody i spoke to says springs are better and coilovers are bad, too noisy and ride horribly.

If you put coilovers on your car and think the ride is too harsh, you have no concept what coilovers are for.....

Why don't you just cut your stock springs and save a few bucks.
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yah i bought some weapon R coilovers, they looked like toys. i thought they might have been a good brand. boy was i wrong. went with some arospeed springs now 2.5" drop not bad what do ya think?
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I think you're a ricer.
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nah not a ricer, just a new guy with pockets that aint deep. what do you suggest then your majesty since you have such an extensive knowledge of cars
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