Best Street suspension for a 05 Euro

**taz_435** · 10-08-2008 03:16 PM

hey all
i need some advice on which suspension would be most suited to lowering an 05 Lux without having to substitute overall ride quality
the euro already have great handling so if they can improve thats a bonus
i know its been mentioned before but i want to get everyones thoughts
cheers

**aaronng** · 10-08-2008 03:33 PM

I liked both Eibach + Bilstein and Eibach + Koni Yellow. I'd give Bilstein the edge for comfort, but I think the Koni Yellow has an adjustable spring perch so you can choose your height.

**tony1234** · 10-08-2008 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

I liked both Eibach + Bilstein and Eibach + Koni Yellow. I'd give Bilstein the edge for comfort, but I think the Koni Yellow has an adjustable spring perch so you can choose your height.

Haha.I agree.Do i need to comment further!

**BiLL|z0r** · 10-08-2008 05:34 PM

Tein SS Coilovers are very comfy. Merlin has them and I didn't even notice a difference in ride quality yet handles better and has that great lowered look + with coilovers they are fully height adjustable.

**Type R Positive** · 10-08-2008 05:37 PM

Does anyone with coilovers actually play around with height adjustment?

**Crapdaz** · 10-08-2008 05:48 PM

yeh, i am in the process.

16" stockies *DONE* - adjusted until it didnt scrub the guards (about 1 finger all round)
18" wheels now - fixed preload back to how it was originally and in process to get it nice and close to guards (2.25 fingers all round)

But playin around is annoying cause you need to get it aligned and all everytime.

**aaronng** · 10-08-2008 06:13 PM

The height drop on the Eibach + Bilstein seem good enough for me. Looks a bit lower than the height that I have my Tein Flex at. Also the coilovers tend to start making noises after a few months/years.

**snYpz** · 10-08-2008 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

The height drop on the Eibach + Bilstein seem good enough for me. Looks a bit lower than the height that I have my Tein Flex at. Also the coilovers tend to start making noises after a few months/years.

But that isnt a major problem...can always add some grease to fix the problem.
Although i dont play around with the height settings often, its good to be able to adjust to suit personal preference or when new mods are added eg kits.

**tony1234** · 10-08-2008 06:54 PM

That's what concerned me with coilovers,squeaking and creaking.

**aaronng** · 10-08-2008 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by snYpz

But that isnt a major problem...can always add some grease to fix the problem.
Although i dont play around with the height settings often, its good to be able to adjust to suit personal preference or when new mods are added eg kits.

My problem is one that grease won't solve.

It probably needs revalving.

**longers** · 10-08-2008 07:53 PM

sorry to hijack thread.
in your honest opinions are coilovers better than springs + shocks?
im wanting to lower my car. but don't know to go teins or eibachs + koni's

thanks

**aaronng** · 10-08-2008 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by longers

sorry to hijack thread.
in your honest opinions are coilovers better than springs + shocks?
im wanting to lower my car. but don't know to go teins or eibachs + koni's

thanks

Depends what you want to use the car for. If for track, then coilovers because of the availabiltiy of stiffer springs.