Turbo2g
5+ Year Contributor
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- Oct 13, 2017
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Fallbrook,
California
I'm giving up on the third set of lowering springs I've installed. Currently on H&R springs that claim a 1.7" drop front and 1.4" drop rear. The one's before were a claimed 2" drop. I really see no difference with these. I am wondering if coilovers can be used to raise ride height, or if the highest settings would be lower than factory still. My car is way too low. Scrapes and hits over every bump. I'm on brand new struts and insulators too. I dont want a stock spring with low handling characteristics. That's why I have been going for lowering springs. Typically they are spring rated for a stiffer feel and obviously we all like the lowered look. But nothing is cutting it. The car came with some weird skunk2 springs that didn't even fit and let the car basically scrape on the road. So it's at least derivable now. The tire size on it is 225/40-18. Probably a little to wide for this car as I can see rubbing on the inner fender well and along the top from bumps.
I need something to raise the car up, and not let it bounce so much over bumps so it doesn't scrape. I know adjustable dampening and ride height would take care of both my concerns. But how do I know if the coilovers will be able to raise it enough? Not a cheap set of parts to gamble on. I want the performance feel, lowered look (just not ridiculous), and still a smooth comfortable ride. I'm on a budget because I only paid $500 for this car. But with what I've been dealing with, I may have to fork over some money for coilovers to get this thing to ride right. Suggestions? I won't be spending over $500 likely. I'm talking the best ebay deal possible.
Its a 98 GST by the way
I need something to raise the car up, and not let it bounce so much over bumps so it doesn't scrape. I know adjustable dampening and ride height would take care of both my concerns. But how do I know if the coilovers will be able to raise it enough? Not a cheap set of parts to gamble on. I want the performance feel, lowered look (just not ridiculous), and still a smooth comfortable ride. I'm on a budget because I only paid $500 for this car. But with what I've been dealing with, I may have to fork over some money for coilovers to get this thing to ride right. Suggestions? I won't be spending over $500 likely. I'm talking the best ebay deal possible.
Its a 98 GST by the way