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jeffreymui
25-06-2008, 12:50 AM
Hi guys i just bought a second hand GSI 1997, the previous owner had lowered the car, now its too low and i cant even get into my drive way.....is there anyway to adjust my spring higher? eg swap spring with my friends? or i need to buy the spring again? sorry im new to modding cars.....its getting addicting thanks

kongfu
25-06-2008, 02:37 AM
make sure its springs or coilover. if its springs then you cant adjust the height.

Tu88y
25-06-2008, 06:51 AM
invest in a nice set of suspension

Crapdaz
25-06-2008, 09:09 AM
swap them if you guys have the same car/similiar chassis.

otherwise best bet is to go for something adjustable like coilovers or airbags. depending on how much you want to spend.

jeffreymui
25-06-2008, 01:16 PM
i want to spend no more then $500........btw i have another question, since the front of my car is lower than the back can i juust adjust the front height of my car?

rayb3na_
25-06-2008, 01:19 PM
hrmms u can get some adjustable coilover sleeves/springs from ebay for few hundred bucks.. you can adjust the suspension then, or with 500 you can get a good set of branded springs with a smaller drop if thats what you want.. if not.. save up a bit more and get some adjustable coilovers. =]

Crapdaz
25-06-2008, 01:32 PM
i want to spend no more then $500........btw i have another question, since the front of my car is lower than the back can i juust adjust the front height of my car?

$500 you prob only can get a set of lowering springs, best is prob go for springs + shock combo but you will be paying a more than $500.

no you can't adjust it unless you have coilovers or airbags.

springs + shock combo is a 1 fit use.

EKVTIR-T
25-06-2008, 01:44 PM
FFS guys...
Whole new set of suspension?Airbags?
All he wants is it to sit a bit higher..

Mate just get a set of higher springs.
Something with a mild lowering.

Also take a pic of the suspension/springs on there now so we can see what it is.
Makes it easier to offer advice then.

aaronng
25-06-2008, 01:50 PM
i want to spend no more then $500........btw i have another question, since the front of my car is lower than the back can i juust adjust the front height of my car?

What do you currently have? Find that out first.

NightKids
25-06-2008, 05:24 PM
If you don't wanna spend over $500 then maybe get a ramp for your driveway....

mattchuej8
25-06-2008, 06:11 PM
yeah. ^
i got a plank of wood.
borrowed it from some construction site
lol ...

blk_shadow
25-06-2008, 08:08 PM
most of the time (without bodykits) low or superlow king springs will do just fine.

jeffreymui
25-06-2008, 10:22 PM
okay i found out the model name....its super low apexi springs

DC4Integra98
25-06-2008, 10:40 PM
A set of 'low' lowering springs should be fine if 'super low' is too low for you. Best is to check how much it is currently dropped by or give us a picture as I believe the type/size of wheels your using is another factor.

imo 1.5-1.75" drop is best for practicality.

EKVTIR-T
25-06-2008, 10:42 PM
Yeah take some pic and show what height you want it to be.

aaronng
26-06-2008, 11:23 AM
one word man.

9663

Except when you are stuck over a speed bump in a parking lot with a line of cars behind you honking, and you have to get out to lift the rear of the car so that the front wheels can touch the ground.....

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vinnY
27-06-2008, 11:36 AM
.... ignoring the post above
i got some dc2r cheap if you're interested :)
decent spring rate, made for your chassis and oem ;)

An41
27-06-2008, 12:29 PM
<$500?
DC2R Suspension setup :thumbsup:
3 finger gap all round
Im happy with mine,except those damn mud flaps scrap on the speed humps

cymax
27-06-2008, 12:43 PM
A set of 'low' lowering springs should be fine if 'super low' is too low for you. Best is to check how much it is currently dropped by or give us a picture as I believe the type/size of wheels your using is another factor.

imo 1.5-1.75" drop is best for practicality.

I agree with DC4Integra98.
More details are needed about the car.
Example:
Size of Rims
Profile of the tyre
Spring currently used
Absorber Used

I think this four are more than enough to determine what he can do to satisfy his needs at the least price.

Just my 2 cents worth.