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E-D-E
26-04-2006, 10:20 AM
ok, im confused as...

ive been looking round places (and forums) for getting my car lowered
(just an idea at the moment, still paying off my new diff)
as i got a TF i only want it lowered on maybe superlows at the front and lows at the back

1st Question -do i need to get springs AND shocks or can i get away with just springs????
cause ive had differant mechanics tell me differant things...will it wreck my car if i only get springs?

2nd Question - is that to low for my car?

would love to hear what you guys have to say.
cheers,
Eddie.

[SEIRYU]
26-04-2006, 10:22 AM
first answer

yes you can do just springs, but save for shocks as the life is decreased HUGELY

second answer

superlows are too high... COMPRESS THEM

(the above is a joke for low people like me)

Matty_J
26-04-2006, 10:25 AM
ive recently had my car lowered with kingsprings but i never replaced the shocks???
how long would u drive with stock shocks and aftermarket springs b4 replacing with new shocks??

[SEIRYU]
26-04-2006, 10:31 AM
ive recently had my car lowered with kingsprings but i never replaced the shocks???
how long would u drive with stock shocks and aftermarket springs b4 replacing with new shocks??
how long is a piece of string?

can vary... how much do you drive? how are the roads? (bumpy or smooth) how HARD do you drive

all sorts of factors... just save up

if your asking if they will **** up in a week, chances are no :D

to answer how long would I drive, teh answer is i wouldnt, springs are a cheap & crappy way to lower IMHO, so i bought coilovers

but my suspension is a tad above average :P

KING EGO
26-04-2006, 03:10 PM
I lowered mine 4inchs on standard shocks..:P Shocks are now in Shockie heaven.. need replacing real soon..:P