Good lowering spring for stock suspension?

[Jarnutt]

I know the obvious choice is to go with a good spring rate on a good aftermarket damper setup, but my issue I'm having is that I bought my gsx from some kid that hammered the shit out of it with some rediculous drop on stock dampers, or struts, whatever you want to call it. It rides like piss, its rough as hell, and I'm hitting bump stops on almost everything, not to mention bottoming out on small things, like my driveway. I don't want to replace the stock struts, I don't have that kind of money or need currently, I just want a decent spring that might have a bit of a drop, maybe 1.5 to 2 inches, slightly lower than stock, and still not ride so brutal. I've ran goldline 1.5" drop springs before on my track EG3 and those handled great, so do my skunk2 springs in my current EP3 on tokico struts, but that was money I spent for handling, this is just a daily driver. I don't know what brand these srpings are, I just know they are red and most likely Ebay special, and the exhaust sits about 3 inches off the ground because of them. Any input is appreciated, but keep in mind id rather ride on shit suspension than drop $1000 on new stuff

 

[Ricky Ingraham]

no doubt in my mind that you would have them sold in a heart beat.

 

[Jarnutt]

250HP? That's a joke! Did you add all the Type R stickers and various APC accessories from the chrome aisle at the auto parts store? The stickers are 20hp at least, each, and the clip on pedal covers? 40hp if its an auto, 60hp if it has a clutch pedal, plus another 20 hp for the "type R" shift knob. Add up the spinner hubcaps and you've got a 1000hp sleeper!

 

[Ricky Ingraham]

oh, dang, my bad. i was off. , but anyways, back to the topic, hows youre car holding up?

It looks good, i think i might want mine a little bit lower on all fours tho, without harming my car in any way. Hey, i was thinking, i know i have shock cover sleeves on my banshee, do they make them for these cars? they just velcrow on, actually work quite well. That would help with debri and stuff from damaging the shock.

 

[Jarnutt]

The stock struts already have some sort of cover on them, but it can't keep out everything. Its probably something worth looking into, especially if you live in dirty conditions like most of us here in the desert, or if you live in snow.

 

[Guzman08]

ok.. what about the tein coilovers?? are those good??? TEIN USA | PRODUCTS | TYPE BASIC DAMPER
and does anyone have them on with pictures??

 

[CharlieHustle]

Jarnutt that looks great! I think I am going to pick up those springs for my '97 GSX, I too have stock everything when it comes to suspension and the drop on yours looks perfect for what I want. Keep us updated for the ride!

 

[Jarnutt]

Well about 1500 miles have came and went since the springs went in, still no complaints, I am however concerned about the camber kit that's in it. It was in it when I bought it, and pretty sure id rather have the stock knuckles back iin it a this point.

 

[cabbageman97]

i have used the eibach pro-kit on every one of my recent cars, i love them personally, and they arent stupidly bumpy like some others are. you still maintain some ride quality

 

[CharlieHustle]

I am so excited, I just ordered some of these springs, but I had a query about wheel clearance after the car is lowered. So, I was thinking about throwing some 18 x 8 rims with some Nitto Neo Gen 225/40/18. What do you guys think are the chances it might rub?

 

[kyouichiGST]

I am so excited, I just ordered some of these springs, but I had a query about wheel clearance after the car is lowered. So, I was thinking about throwing some 18 x 8 rims with some Nitto Neo Gen 225/40/18. What do you guys think are the chances it might rub?

I did the 18 x 8 on my 98 RS back in the days of not going fast, and it didn't change the wheel gap alot. I'm gonna say that you should get out the calculator and do the math to make sure you still have the clearance necessary with those tires.

 

[Jarnutt]

Supposedly people have run evo x 18x8.5 wheels with 235/40 and have no rub problems up to a 2 inch drop. I've looked into it myself and decided to stick with my stockies. After riding around on these prokits for a few months, I haven't scraped on anything, no wheel rub, but I hit my bumper a lot on driveways.

 

[gofer]

Supposedly people have run evo x 18x8.5 wheels with 235/40 and have no rub problems up to a 2 inch drop. I've looked into it myself and decided to stick with my stockies. After riding around on these prokits for a few months, I haven't scraped on anything, no wheel rub, but I hit my bumper a lot on driveways.

Evo X MR wheels on a 2g

 

[Jarnutt]

Evo X MR wheels on a 2g

gettin off topic but, from those pictures, it looks as if he would be rubbing pretty badly with a more aggressive drop, even with a bit of flaring and rolling. I didnt see anything on what his current drop is however. The Evo X wheels have a much different offset as well, so that also becomes an issue, which is why I chose to stick with my stock wheels, no fitment issues to deal with, AND they are less likely to be stolen like my last set of wheels that walked off in the night.

Anytime youre in doubt you can always search here, or google the tire fitment calculators online, preferably one that calculates offset as well. an 18x8 inch rim that fits one car might not fit another due to offset, or a combination of offset and tire size, but what I found is EQUALLY important, is centerbore, hubcentric rings are ok, but a GOOD wheel will have a matching centerbore to ensure you that youre wheels doesnt go off balance or snap your studs. Pretty much all 2G DSMs you can assume have the same offset, but changing suspension components also can change how that wheel travels as well, camber, and caster also come into effect as well. For instance, I installed an ingalls camber kit back when I had the sportline springs, and had to roll my rear fenders because of the change in angle of my rear tire. Someone else might not take that into consideration and tell you "fits on my car no problem", not realizing that you might have +3 more degrees of camber than he does.