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My rear tyres need replacing and the place I get my tyres from does springs as well
I'm wondering if I should get them to lower the car while its there for the rear tyres?
I'm wondering if I am to get it lowered, Will I need to change anything else? Is it even worth it to change just the springs and nothing else?
After reading a few threads its got me in the mood to change the suspension setup "Curse you guys"
sorry about the stupid questions.
I'm on King Springs. They make a huge difference and coilovers take it a step further again. Bang for bucks springs are great. And the car isn't too low either.
You'll probably need an alignment done but nothing major.
i went with king springs and Bilstein B8s, there are a few on the forum who have gone lowering springs only (H&R, Corksport, eibach to name a few)
You'll need to spend the money on new shocks pretty soon after doing the springs. Changing the ride height will ruin the stock shocks in no time.
So, I wouldn't do the springs unless you're prepared to do it properly first time.
Hmm,I'd be best off changing the shocks + the springs at the time ?Quote:
Originally Posted by zacman
Definitely!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zebbstar
Yes, but do your research. Ask the shop what they sell. Then ring http://www.gslrallysport.com GSL RALLY SPORT in Brisbane for price comparison and/or other products.
They are on the forum, here's their profile.
http://www.ozmpsclub.com/forum/membe...allysport.html
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Thanks everyone for your help and the information :)
Hi Zebbstar,
I'm also on the Sunshine Coast (Ilkley).
Today I finally got around to getting my new spring & shocks fitted. (Mazda quote for 2 front shocks was $880 was all the incentive I needed to look around ;)..
Ended up getting an Eibach & Bilstein combo for around $1000 & fitting for $550.
Was not looking for a big drop & was concerned that the ride would be too harsh, (been there, done that , now too old..)
I'll put some photo's up later , Pre eibach height was (measured from top of wheel arch to rim (in a direct line to center of rim--standard rims also).
Before - Front passenger 132mm, Front Drivers 140mm, Rear passenger 123mm, Rear Drivers 120mm
After - Front passenger 120mm, Front Drivers 120mm, Rear passenger 115mm, Rear Drivers 115mm
all measured with 1/2 a tank of fuel. So it doesn't have that slammed look ;) but sits better than before.
Can't hear any difference on the road & was concerned that it would 'crash' over pot holes, not the case.
Hit a cat eye in centre of road & didn't sound any harsher than standard.
Feels somewhat more planted at road speeds, don't know yet (& probably won't for some time) find out just how much better it is
BIG difference going around a round-a- bout, nose seems to turn where it is pointed, & lost that wallowing feeling.
So far happy with the change over.
Will know more next time I go to Willowbank.
Next is the white line rear sway bar - but in all honesty as it is now a daily driver (wife decided she like to drive it) I don't know if it will be warranted.
you'll still notice a difference with the RSBQuote:
Originally Posted by Stormtrooper
If youre after some springs I will have eibachs to suit 6 MPS shortly as Im swapping to H&R for some comparisons. Will go cheap
I'll keep that in mind :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dazza