Springs?

[Zebbstar]

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.

[rogwick]

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.

[allo80]

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)

[zacman]

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.

[Zebbstar]

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 ?

[zacman]

Hmm,I'd be best off changing the shocks + the springs at the time ?

Definitely!

[Yeldarb]

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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[Zebbstar]

Thanks everyone for your help and the information

[Stormtrooper]

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.

[allo80]

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 RSB

[dazza]

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

[Zebbstar]

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