Lowering Euro and other suspension mods

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Originally Posted by yfin

Hey, sounds nice but why didn't you go for adjustable coilovers?

Can you take a pic of your 06 OEM suspension and post it up here? I want to see if the springs are progressive or not.

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After some research i thought coilovers mightn't suit the car(too stiff,noisy not progressive!).I took the"safe" option.mind you i've had no experience with coilovers.(i'd be int. in anyones thoughts/experience)Anyway,i'm happy with the end result. I'll post a pic soon.:thumbsup:

some coilover you can adjust the damper settings, so you can set it at its softest (or there about) if you want ride comfort, and make it harder for sprited driving/twisties and track.

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Originally Posted by euro77

some coilover you can adjust the damper settings, so you can set it at its softest (or there about) if you want ride comfort, and make it harder for sprited driving/twisties and track.

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Pretty much any half decent coilover will have adjustable damper settings. However, a lot of Japanese coilovers (Tien, Cusco etc) are simply too harsh for aussie roads, even at the softest settings. They are great on track, but too hard on the road.

Everybody seems to cringe on spring and shocks combo, but I reckon if you find a good spring for the car with good shocks that's damper adjustable, it will do pretty much the same thing. However, it does require more research and a bit of tweaking but if it's done right, it will give you the same results as a set of coilovers.

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Originally Posted by Slugoid

Pretty much any half decent coilover will have adjustable damper settings. However, a lot of Japanese coilovers (Tien, Cusco etc) are simply too harsh for aussie roads, even at the softest settings. They are great on track, but too hard on the road.

Everybody seems to cringe on spring and shocks combo, but I reckon if you find a good spring for the car with good shocks that's damper adjustable, it will do pretty much the same thing. However, it does require more research and a bit of tweaking but if it's done right, it will give you the same results as a set of coilovers.

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That's what i thought.You need to be carefull with spring/shock combo.on a euro.Otherwise you can turn the car into a gocart.I've got eibach/bilstein combo and am very happy with it.

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Originally Posted by Slugoid

Pretty much any half decent coilover will have adjustable damper settings. However, a lot of Japanese coilovers (Tien, Cusco etc) are simply too harsh for aussie roads, even at the softest settings. They are great on track, but too hard on the road.

Everybody seems to cringe on spring and shocks combo, but I reckon if you find a good spring for the car with good shocks that's damper adjustable, it will do pretty much the same thing. However, it does require more research and a bit of tweaking but if it's done right, it will give you the same results as a set of coilovers.

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I drove my friend's Euro which was lowered with large rims and Tein Flex on the softest damper setting and it felt like stock, but with reduced bouncyness. Was good. I wouldn't mind putting in Tein Flex at that setting in my daily driver.

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Originally Posted by aaronng

I drove my friend's Euro which was lowered with large rims and Tein Flex on the softest damper setting and it felt like stock, but with reduced bouncyness. Was good. I wouldn't mind putting in Tein Flex at that setting in my daily driver.

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hhehehehe :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Slugoid

Pretty much any half decent coilover will have adjustable damper settings. However, a lot of Japanese coilovers (Tien, Cusco etc) are simply too harsh for aussie roads, even at the softest settings. They are great on track, but too hard on the road.

Everybody seems to cringe on spring and shocks combo, but I reckon if you find a good spring for the car with good shocks that's damper adjustable, it will do pretty much the same thing. However, it does require more research and a bit of tweaking but if it's done right, it will give you the same results as a set of coilovers.

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i dont cringe. ive always been saying that eibach prokits with koni yellow adjustables are prob one of the best spring/shock combos u can get for the euro
i woulda def. gotten that if i didnt have my flex's

Im sure you wouldnt, big eyed girl. First the eibach koni are only 2 way adjustable. 2nd konis are designed for a linear spring and not matched with eibach. Third it costs nearly as much as a tein SS which gives you everything. But the flex, thats even better!

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Originally Posted by curik

Im sure you wouldnt, big eyed girl. First the eibach koni are only 2 way adjustable. 2nd konis are designed for a linear spring and not matched with eibach. Third it costs nearly as much as a tein SS which gives you everything. But the flex, thats even better!

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I find the Eibach/Bilstein combo great.

Good progressive rate and not too firm!:thumbsup:

lol i was just reading through this and i forgot i 'participated'

Well guess what im in the process of getting a front strut bar :p

Also midly looking at Coilovers but wouldnt have a clue where to start

get a strutbar off bustersonic!
i'm sure he'll look after ya :p

I think the bang for your buck coilover will be the TEIN SS.
Many euro owners have expressed positive feedbacks about this set of coilovers. And considering the price ur paying, and what ur getting, i think its a worthwhile mod!

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Originally Posted by Gerald28

get a strutbar off bustersonic!
i'm sure he'll look after ya :p

I think the bang for your buck coilover will be the TEIN SS.
Many euro owners have expressed positive feedbacks about this set of coilovers. And considering the price ur paying, and what ur getting, i think its a worthwhile mod!

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What exactly is the price you are paying? And where is everyone getting them from?

I wanna keep the same ride height on the car (lowered 2' at the back and 2.5' at the front) but want a softer ride...right now its a bit rough..especially over the bumps.