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03-11-2019, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Coil overs vs. Springs
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I went to my local shop. Guy told me $700 min to install struts all around due to timing it takes to adjust. He also said that it might rub or make noise eventually at the top. He also said I should just go with Springs as I am not racing / auto crossing etc. I have Mono SS coil overs, the cheap ones from ebay, paid approx $700. What should I do? Install H&Rs and forget about future pains? I will be sitting on 20'' rims and do not want large wheel gap. I was looking at H&R's they seem to provide a nice drop. I do not want to pay anywhere near $700 to install these. H&R is approx 1.4 http://www.**********s.com/HR-Sport-...47-1-50470.htm
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03-11-2019, 12:00 PM | #2 |
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Shop around for install. Some people think the install takes longer than it will. If you remove the speaker grills, they can install the rear struts much faster, which is what I did. some shops can install it in 2-3 hours with that.
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03-11-2019, 11:39 PM | #3 |
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DIY! why buy springs if you already bought some coilovers?
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03-14-2019, 04:54 PM | #5 |
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Don't you have to take the struts off anyways to install springs? If so, I'd imagine it's easier to swap strut/spring with coilovers. But what do I know.. I paid someone to install my coilovers.
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Id imagine to replace the spring would mean the removal of the strut to replace the spring which is essentially like installing a new coil package. |
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03-15-2019, 10:37 PM | #7 |
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Might not be a popular opinion but our cars are such heavy whales I think putting harder springs or coils would make it crashy. What do people think.
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03-20-2019, 01:41 PM | #9 |
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agreed. my car is just about as low as yours and it rides smooth. Does not dive on bumps or going over speed bumps.
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I just put coilovers on mine, by myself, in my garage watching a youtube how to video. No real special tools needed other than the H9 hex bit for the calipers. Did the whole thing in like 6 hours. The rear sucks a little bit because the top of the rear struts are under your rear speakers. But other than that, its pretty easy. Too bad your not closer, I would be willing to help ya out, and I work for beer!
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