Coilovers vs. Springs

[Slappster]

So we all know the differences. But what would you guys pick. I'm looking at either ground control coilovers or h&r race springs. Only thing I don't understand is with the coilovers dropped the camber still needs to be corrected. Right? So everytime you change the height of the coilovers would you have to get another alignment?

 

[Raph]

Yup,and i see ur from Dallas,does it snow there in the Winter? Do u have a Steep Driveway at ur house that u might scrape ur bumper?if u dont have a reason to constantly change the ride height,then just go good Springs With good (Koni etc) shocks..

but u gotta figure out what best suits u.

 

[Phenom]

Originally posted by Slappster
So we all know the differences. But what would you guys pick. I'm looking at either ground control coilovers or h&r race springs. Only thing I don't understand is with the coilovers dropped the camber still needs to be corrected. Right? So everytime you change the height of the coilovers would you have to get another alignment?

Easy answer, but first a question.

Will you ever want to CORNER WEIGHT your car?

Do you want to adjust your ride height?

Would you like to get custom front and rear spring rates?


If you answer NO to those questions then just get some springs.

If you answer YES to those questions then get some coilovers.

 

[Slappster]

The only yes is number 2. But since I'd have to get it realigned everytime I change the ride height I think I'll get springs.

 

[Wikkedson]

If you get springs and arent happy with the drop of the car then you are stuck.
With coil overs you can adjust. But the main draw back is that with coil overs the spring rates are usually high and make your car ride like $##

Ground control sells their coils with custom spring rates. So if you wanted something that would ride well you could tell them what rate you want and go with that.