cu2 mods

**inflyt247** · 25-08-2011 09:42 PM

I just got the car so I plan on keeping it for a few years yet.

What are some decent coil over brands to look at? I'm not the sort of guy to go sourcing parts and that, I'd rather line it up at a work shop, tell them what I want and let them do there thing. Just like to research so I know a little bit of what I'm talking about first.

I'm not looking at going all out lowering it and slam the car, but I don't want to do it half assed either. How easy is it to adjust the height of coil overs?

**1six8** · 25-08-2011 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by inflyt247

I just got the car so I plan on keeping it for a few years yet.

What are some decent coil over brands to look at? I'm not the sort of guy to go sourcing parts and that, I'd rather line it up at a work shop, tell them what I want and let them do there thing. Just like to research so I know a little bit of what I'm talking about first.

I'm not looking at going all out lowering it and slam the car, but I don't want to do it half assed either. How easy is it to adjust the height of coil overs?

i initially looked at the modulo suspension and spring kit as well as the mugen ones but they were just shockes and springs set and did not offer flexibility plus the cost of them are not that justifiable compared to coilovers in regards to the price of buying them...
but the costs of installing them are cheaper than coilovers as you would expect coilovers need a bit of testing and setting up to get to work how u want it...

there are few...teins...bc...and a few others which i am not too sure if they make them or not for the cu2. plus with the high dollar late last year, a full tein ss damper kit itself shipped from the usa would be around the $1400 mark shipped. as i had the edfc kit installed with my teins coilovers, the process and setup took longer and was bit more tedious and costed more than just the coilovers installation. And the price varies...had mine corner tuned, setup by a track specialist and someone who knew their stuff and did it properly. and i can tell u it was not cheap...but worth it.

adjusting would dependign on how much u are adjusting it...5mm toreance is fine without any need to do a balance and alignemnt test. 10mm or more you would as camber issues will come into play and few other factors...to adjust it properly would be ideally done at the same place that isntalled ur coilovers but would not take long at all...

plus with springs only u may find that ur car is lower but still feels bit bouyant especially when driving through dips in roads and similar situations...

i think there is one or two members who have 20"rims on their cu2s and a few who have also the teins ss damper coilovers... and some who have just went with the springs options...

1 finger gap would be decent enough for lowering...

if u decide to use teins...speak to a company called fulcrum in your local state area and they would be able direct u to a authorised reputable installer and just a note the installation would be under warranty. if u buy the parts locally, then the parts and installation are fully covered with warranty. but if u buy the parts say from the USA, then the only thing covered is the installation....just a piece of mind if something goes wrong...

**furythree** · 25-08-2011 10:12 PM

get teins like everyone else
the price and quality is second tonone.
go to ebay then ask sellers for a better deal esp on shippping

u can go for the coilovers or just springs like me.

im considering19''s but hard to get wheels that size, ad speedo issues.
i think 20s on a euro is excessive, but neccessary if you lower your cari got a kiton mine so have serious height issues lol

is there a way to calculate the speedo diffwith biggerwheels?

**Rudy** · 26-08-2011 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by furythree

get teins like everyone else
the price and quality is second tonone.
go to ebay then ask sellers for a better deal esp on shippping

u can go for the coilovers or just springs like me.

im considering19''s but hard to get wheels that size, ad speedo issues.
i think 20s on a euro is excessive, but neccessary if you lower your cari got a kiton mine so have serious height issues lol

is there a way to calculate the speedo diffwith biggerwheels?

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

the tyre size is the determing factor , so having 19 rims doesn't make a difference when talking about speedo issues, other than that tyre sizes that closely match stock diameter tyres may be more rare in 19 and quite expensive.

You could choose from any of 225/40/19, 235/40/19, 245/35/19, or 245/40/19 all being well within tolerance. Not sure the 245/35 would match the 98 load rating though.

**inflyt247** · 28-08-2011 07:50 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Gives me something to think bout...

Didn't think there would be so many issues/things to consider lowering a car on bigger rims though.

**Adrian128** · 28-08-2011 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by inflyt247

Thanks for the info guys. Gives me something to think bout...

Didn't think there would be so many issues/things to consider lowering a car on bigger rims though.

There aren't many issues really.. as long as you're realistic and do your research... at the end of the day there are really only 2 issues to consider.. safety and legality.

**MR_LATE** · 30-08-2011 01:19 PM

left one is the led right is 7 watt cree led, u can see the left one shimmering and right one's power level is over 9000!!

reflection off my shirt made photo darker than it was

didnt really reflect

the left looks the best cus its the purpley white xenon colour but as brightnest goes.. the cree wins hand down. its like having to torches at the back of the car

**Adrian128** · 30-08-2011 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by MR_LATE

the middle looks the best cus its the purpley white xenon colour but as brightnest goes.. the cree wins and omg, its so nice to look at

I don't know whether to laugh or cry that you're so excited about friggin lights...

**MR_LATE** · 31-08-2011 08:39 AM

do what u want

**Dilan** · 31-08-2011 02:09 PM

I bought these bad boys (10Watts)for the front turn lights. I might have bought the wrong bulbs though (forgot to check if 7440 is the correct bulb. Planning to put them in after I clear my headlights in a couple of weeks.

Edit - I couldn't wait, plugged them into the rear indicators and they work perfectly! So assume the front will work.

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