DON’T BUY LOWERING SPRINGS | Here's why

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2019
  • Lowering springs are the most affordable way to lower your car. But just throwing some lowered springs onto your stock suspension isn’t necessarily going to give you the performance benefits you are looking for.
    In this video, I discuss why it’s so important to pair lowering springs with matching shocks and struts. I’ll also talk about the advantages of fully adjustable coilovers and why you might consider those instead.
    BMW 330xi suspension/ wheels:
    H&R Sport lowering springs
    Bilstein B8 shocks and struts
    VMR V801 19x8.5 +35 front, 19x9.5 +35 rear
    Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 235/35/19 front, 265/30/19 rear
    Scion FR-S suspension/ wheels:
    Tein Flex Z coilovers
    Cosmis XT-206R 17x8 +30
    Continental ExtremeContact Sport 225/45/R17
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  • @Jedi_Luke
    @Jedi_Luke 4 года назад +744

    I've been on Tein springs with factory struts for over 2 years with no issues. It rides near stock comfort. Springs are perfectly fine for a daily. This video needs to be labeled "Cheap Springs are bad"

    • @Nick-yf6wj
      @Nick-yf6wj 4 года назад +41

      Thats what im sayin bro, lol. These fools be trippen. Im on d2 and have lost zero to no comfortability..

    • @mattm5786
      @mattm5786 3 года назад +21

      Yeah I have a 04 impala ss with Eibach lowering springs and put them in 3 months ago and it rides 10 times better and has way better handling... I can go 80 on an on ramp compared to 40-50

    • @carvibewes4400
      @carvibewes4400 3 года назад +4

      Just bought my Teins for my eclipse Spyder lol

    • @blakemartin6369
      @blakemartin6369 3 года назад +12

      Also depends on if you got it new or used. If the previous owner beat the shit out the car for 80k miles all on stock suspension then sold it to somebody that immediately threw some Springs on there, those worn shocks are going to be much more prevalent

    • @jrlgarage
      @jrlgarage 3 года назад +2

      @@mattm5786 thanks for this because i spun out on an onramp once lmfao

  • @whittleturtle
    @whittleturtle 4 года назад +949

    If your on a budget i rather do shocks and springs than buying cheap coilovers 🤔

    • @biff128
      @biff128 4 года назад +51

      Whittleturtle _ ^^^ this is super important

    • @hello-u2w
      @hello-u2w 4 года назад +16

      Where can I go to find shocks and springs? I have a 2015 golf and I want to lower it 1 1/2 inches.

    • @richie1837
      @richie1837 4 года назад +45

      Exactly I rather buy springs and shocks to lower the car a bit than buy cheap coilvers that can be blown anytime

    • @richie1837
      @richie1837 4 года назад +10

      But if want better coilovers have to pay for a high price

    • @chris_allupinya5613
      @chris_allupinya5613 4 года назад +26

      Shocks for my slow ass Veloster are 500 bucks and springs are $300 so might as well get some BC coil overs for myself or d2.

  • @ayske1
    @ayske1 5 лет назад +265

    Lowering Springs because I drive a non turbo Mazda. Also because I'm 34 with two kids 🥴🥴
    Edited: every quarter someone asks what's an NA Mazda 🙄🙄🙄

    • @chris_allupinya5613
      @chris_allupinya5613 4 года назад

      What springs are you running? And did you get any shocks?

    • @BanayatK1d
      @BanayatK1d 4 года назад

      I'd like to know was well. I have a 3i

    • @Naspletan
      @Naspletan 4 года назад

      Me too mate

    • @ayske1
      @ayske1 4 года назад +2

      King springs. I think they're an Australian brand but h and r /eibach seem to be rated better. It was a 12 model

    • @aminalone
      @aminalone 4 года назад

      @@ayske1 yep Australian, Eibach would be my go to.

  • @ZeD69420
    @ZeD69420 4 года назад +69

    Actually lowering spring paired with the correct shocks will still give you much better performance and handling than cheap coilovers.

  • @JuanRamos-vj2zo
    @JuanRamos-vj2zo 4 года назад +214

    The correct lowering springs will work with an OEM struts and you won’t loose suspension features such as adaptive dampening. You will loose it with coilovers.

    • @babababa143
      @babababa143 4 года назад +1

      I own new Swift sport which is pretty high and pretty comfortable, want tolower it just 2-3cm s ill probably go with Eibach springs. Want just lower look, as much of the same comfort as possible, and if there is advantage of passing through curves better, than OK :) What do you think about it.

    • @boxerboy860
      @boxerboy860 4 года назад

      Really? because I have a 2015 Lexus GS 350 f-sport and was just thinking about doing RSR superdowns I like using Sport+ mode

    • @CaravanCreative
      @CaravanCreative 3 года назад

      Thoughts on GTI springs on a stock Golf suspension? very little difference in ride height in my mind.

    • @truescotsman83
      @truescotsman83 3 года назад

      Yeah I have adaptive damping and lower springs is the way I am going. I’d bag before I d use coil overs

    • @slimsaiyan4215
      @slimsaiyan4215 3 года назад +1

      Yeah like the d2 springs I bought were tested with the factory shocks and struts for my car. 2019 kia optima.

  • @irungunduta809
    @irungunduta809 5 лет назад +57

    This guy is one of the most genuine guys I have seen on youtube. I do a Subaru but I like watching Justins videos

  • @calinikka4life
    @calinikka4life 4 года назад +166

    Im just looking for aesthetics, i just wanna lower the car. Springs it is!! Just saved myself 1300$

    • @aaronf.186
      @aaronf.186 4 года назад

      calinikka4life how did it work out?

    • @jpizel1070
      @jpizel1070 4 года назад +5

      In about 3 months you will need new shocks. Trust me. Been there done that.

    • @babababa143
      @babababa143 4 года назад +30

      @@jpizel1070 Yo are talking nonsense, you cant generalise like this. There are lowering springs 2cm, there are 5cm and more, thre are different cars, 900kgs, 1800kgs, different susepensions etc.

    • @that1kidjr
      @that1kidjr 4 года назад +3

      Just did this, and it runs like Sh*t... lol, definitely should've gone coils.

    • @calinikka4life
      @calinikka4life 4 года назад +8

      Yeah i got springs thinking i saved myself 1300$ it rides like Shitt, bouncy , bumps hit hard , gonna look into BC Coils !

  • @Guilhermepalmeida
    @Guilhermepalmeida 4 года назад +49

    I'm just gonna share my opinion based on what i've experienced. I've had both coilovers and shock plus sport springs and i'll definitely recommend a good set of shock and spring and here ir why:
    On one hand you're stucked to the height but on the other hand you're perfectly confortable that the spring rate and the shock will get the best combo you can get because it was projected for the best compromise between ride comfort and performance.
    And these examples are for Koni Sport/Bilstein B8 + Eibach Sportline/ Prokit or H&R
    When you're buying a coilover you basically buying a set of spring and shock that will have to deal with a large set of height configurations and it will never get the job done like a good set of springs and shocks.
    It is just not possible, unless we're talking about a KW or Bilstein or Koni and so on but most of the coilovers will much better give you a good looking car than a comfort and performance balanced setup ;)

  • @papi-champoo6033
    @papi-champoo6033 3 года назад +144

    You'll be alright with factory shocks and struts on lowering springs.

    • @ao8271
      @ao8271 3 года назад +47

      Yh its and if its ur first car u dont wana spend more on suspension than ur car

    • @aadvb6664
      @aadvb6664 3 года назад +6

      If the shocks are in good condition and the springs are not too low, then yes

    • @Kinglew23
      @Kinglew23 3 года назад +14

      If u ain't track racing your vehicle lowering springs work just fine

    • @firsttodie7013
      @firsttodie7013 3 года назад

      @@ao8271 LOL YE.

    • @ge_370z
      @ge_370z 3 года назад +2

      You will be alright until you realize it was a bad decision and go back to stock. They hurt performance just for looks.

  • @nathanyoung8284
    @nathanyoung8284 4 года назад +11

    Running H&R springs and Koni shocks on my Legacy GT and couldn’t be happier. Way better than any coilover at the price point of this pair (about $800) and it’s very comfy, looks lowered, and handles better than a cheap coilover from BC or Tein. You lose some of that “riding on rails” feeling you get from using rubber top hats rather than the hard ones on coilovers, but it’s much better for NVH and I’m already at my threshold with an exhaust and engine/trans mounts.

  • @roimatatamihana5681
    @roimatatamihana5681 3 года назад +16

    Bro lowering springs are fine just buy ones from a reputable brand such as tein and make sure they are designed specifically for your car

  • @_danieljr
    @_danieljr 5 лет назад

    Always so amazed about the video quality it’s insane thank you Justin 🙏🏻

  • @l-abi
    @l-abi 5 лет назад +130

    Casually filming in your underwear!
    You're hilarious man! haha

    • @justinbuice
      @justinbuice  5 лет назад +24

      I was debating on whether or not to leave that part in lol

    • @2nd_gear85
      @2nd_gear85 5 лет назад +3

      Dont push yourself so much😅 Your videos are great in your casual way.

    • @wrenchgroove9387
      @wrenchgroove9387 5 лет назад

      haha

  • @claudiapfeifer8073
    @claudiapfeifer8073 4 года назад +12

    Just casually trying to decide how I wanna lower my civic hatch and then all of the sudden I see my hair salon in the background 😳

  • @zackvalen8785
    @zackvalen8785 3 года назад +1

    This is literally what i've been looking for, the answer, thank you for a simple and straight forward video.

  • @edgartorres474
    @edgartorres474 Год назад +6

    Depends on what you want honestly. Springs is good for a daily if you want to lower and keep the ride smooth. Coil overs is if you want to either slamm and or adjust to a perfect fit but it’ll be a much more rough ride imo

  • @billynguyen710
    @billynguyen710 4 года назад +9

    I have the Eibach pro kit lowering springs on a 2018 GTI. Had them installed about a month after purchasing the car brand new, at about 1k miles. It’s a mild drop, about an inch which isn’t really extreme on the stock shocks. Obviously coilovers are better as stated in the video, but wanted to comment that lowering springs will work well too, assuming your shocks and struts are newish. I’m at 20k miles today, and they feel fine. Not too harsh, and still has the new car ride feel.

  • @fenderbender5987
    @fenderbender5987 2 года назад +3

    Correct springs will work with OEM struts and not cause unneeded wear as long its in the OEM strut travel range. Coilovers are harsher even if you can adjust the dampening, Springs will allow you to keep the OEM ride quality. You also need to consider why you are lowering your car is it for tracking or just closing wheel gap with some cornering improvement. Installing coilovers and living in an area where there are speed bumps, poor roads, potholes, curbs etc will just cause you headaches this is why you would consider springs with OEM ride quality but just be prepared to "eventually replace your struts in another 35K miles or so.

  • @GhostOfAMachine
    @GhostOfAMachine 4 года назад +7

    I had lowering springs on my Ford Ranger years ago and the ride was more unsettling, until I invested in some belltec nitro and it improved quite a bit. I was really in budget at the time

  • @flipgurujn
    @flipgurujn 5 лет назад +4

    I'm running bilstein b8 with eibach prokit. I have a new car and was running just the prokit springs. The ride quality wasn't bad since my shocks were still new, but when I swapped out for the bilstein, it was night and day. Ride quality was noticeably improved and can definitely feel it on the rebound.

  • @davec5237
    @davec5237 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for posting, was thinking of getting h&r springs but after watching this will get bc coilovers.

  • @jondevers1
    @jondevers1 4 года назад

    Very helpful, helped prevent me from just jumping right in to sport lowering springs, going to save the headaches and just go straight to coilovers on my BMW 530

  • @rookietoprobuildz
    @rookietoprobuildz 5 лет назад +1

    Definitely had to get coil-overs for the FRS. Loved the adjustable & easy installation.

  • @FrostRPMs
    @FrostRPMs 3 года назад +2

    I got Eibach lowering springs, and got new oem shocks and struts at the same time, and was AMAZING on my Mazda 3. No roll, no bounce, stiff, and worked great.

  • @billwilson6096
    @billwilson6096 2 года назад +1

    After several years of trying to tuff it out with H&R springs front and rear on my 2012 Fiat 500 I finally had to replace them with my original stock springs. The H&R ride became increasingly more harsh. Even though I replaced the struts and shocks the ride was still very stiff and harsh but less bouncy. It’s a relief now to have restored the stock ride.

  • @SoHoDon_718
    @SoHoDon_718 5 лет назад +131

    Idk I kinda like stock ride height lol, maybe that’s the cheapness in me because I don’t want to spend $1400 on some Coilovers

    • @doseingit
      @doseingit 4 года назад +10

      I dont mind the 1400 but I dont want to mess up the suspension in time one my 2019. I think I'm just going to go with aftermarket rims and tires first

    • @georgia658
      @georgia658 4 года назад +3

      Eiibachs 1.5 2 had me tucked and on rails $129

    • @ayske1
      @ayske1 4 года назад

      For some cars it's good enough. On my liberty GT, the springs are quite firm but not as firm as a lowered spring. I want to get some JDM wheels. Already running a thicker rsb and Michelin PS4

    • @Jon-nz3dm
      @Jon-nz3dm 3 года назад +5

      @@doseingit honestly, you'd be better off lowering the car first. sooo many cars just look silly when you get new wheels but stay on stock suspension that puts the fender 3 inches above the tire lol. more often than not stock wheels on a lowered car will look better than nice wheels on stock height. most people still do wheels first and don't realize this though.

    • @joshuamcf9660
      @joshuamcf9660 3 года назад

      Sure u can get a set of prosport coilovers for £185 !

  • @nate1593
    @nate1593 4 года назад +1

    Crisp clean well delivered explanation. Thanks.

  • @jay_riv_3268
    @jay_riv_3268 5 лет назад +5

    Great video, literally was thinking of coilovers but was gonna go the cheaper route with lowering springs. I thought man how is the ride quality gonna be and is it worth it in all. This video helped me realize its better to save up and get coilovers. Helpful video man, keep it up

  • @shekeptitlowkey8653
    @shekeptitlowkey8653 5 лет назад +1

    kw v1 on my e90xi, just lowered them some more. love it

  • @jay-oz3yh
    @jay-oz3yh 4 года назад +14

    Nice video, but I am completely happy with my eibach springs and sways on my wrx and it's done quite a few track days. Only got bouncy after being on for 60k miles, probably dead struts

  • @JonasDarnettLoges
    @JonasDarnettLoges 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for an informative video. I'm looking into some mods on my Mazda 6 2018 stationcar, and with 19" rims, chrome-delete and a bunch of other things, it quickly adds up. I was told that when it being a stationcar, it isn't (in any way) a performance car and the "ride quality" will not suffer that much when using 30mm lowering springs - however, they do wear the shocks faster than buying a complete kit. Coilovers, or shocks and springs are almost 5x or 6x the price of springs - so I'm thinking i'll just go with the springs at first.

  • @kamalito7650
    @kamalito7650 4 года назад

    Watching and understanding the whole video is important 😂! Good advice bro

  • @josecabrera4351
    @josecabrera4351 5 лет назад +2

    I had kw coilovers but the back always sat 2 low and couldn't go any higher...I now have the B12 pro kit and I love it. Just give them a few days to settle 👍

  • @juanc.guarin8277
    @juanc.guarin8277 4 года назад

    Excellent video! to the point, simple and informational!

  • @Michaelplays53
    @Michaelplays53 5 лет назад

    Great video Justin 👍

  • @upperechelongamers3872
    @upperechelongamers3872 5 лет назад +7

    i needed this vid in my life lol

  • @Nbdy-tj8rf
    @Nbdy-tj8rf Год назад

    I bought some AGX struts and H&R springs for my 98 Impreza L Coupe. I haven't installed them yet so I've been watching videos about the pros and cons, so thank you for this video.

  • @fernandofragoso4118
    @fernandofragoso4118 4 года назад

    Had Eibach Pro kit on B4s, everything installed on the same time. First 2000km ok, after that increased loss of ride quality, traction, premature wear and started to bottom out and bouncing back and forth on bumpy surfaces. Bought later the right dampers for the springs, the B8s. Totally different experience. No bottoming, very controlled ride, superb traction and much better ride quality.

  • @bobpepe1711
    @bobpepe1711 3 года назад

    Currently considering of lowering my 3.6L Passat, and going to 19" wheels. Great advise! Thanks.

  • @evanthomas3984
    @evanthomas3984 5 лет назад +43

    Eibach pro kit lowering springs on stock suspension on the Volkswagen Vento. These were designed to work with stock suspension. It's pretty good from my experience but coilovers are just different.

    • @prshntydv14
      @prshntydv14 4 года назад

      Evan Thomas How are Eibach lowering springs compared to Cobra lowering springs? Even I am planning to get them for my Vento.

    • @chris_allupinya5613
      @chris_allupinya5613 4 года назад

      @@prshntydv14 I've read they're not very good unless you get some Koni shocks along with them

    • @fernandofragoso4118
      @fernandofragoso4118 4 года назад

      They weren’t designed to stock dampers, they just work with them but not in an optimal way. It just fits and works, but if the dampers werent sport dampers in first place it would be just a matter of time to have premature wear. How much time...? Well that would depend on the road condition where you drive.

    • @nz7555
      @nz7555 4 года назад +3

      Evan Thomas I have on my bmw 3series eibach pro kit over 6years...now on my new 3series buy again and its great...

    • @zadeh79
      @zadeh79 4 года назад +7

      @@fernandofragoso4118 That's probably not true. If peoples stock shock are acting up after 20,000 miles, Eibach would have been sued to hell by now. Eibach springs are progressive, which means in normal driving (95% of the time) they are putting a load on the suspension which is similar to stock springs. It's only when you are really pushing the car, the higher spring rate kicks in. So unless you are tracking the car, Eibachs springs are reliable and won't cause excessive wear.

  • @dannyli5946
    @dannyli5946 4 года назад +1

    Great video man, what coilovers package are good for f82 m4?

  • @MoonishGoonish69420nice
    @MoonishGoonish69420nice 3 года назад +9

    Been on new h&r race springs paired with new bilstein touring struts and shocks and have had 0 issues. Goal was aesthetic drop without sacrificing ride quality. Perfect pairing imo.

  • @felixyu3763
    @felixyu3763 4 года назад

    Stuck with the stock ride height and went with the Bilstein B6 for my E90 330i sport package, but love the overall balance. While not as cool looking as your 330i, I'm happy not having to slow to 2mph for driveways or speedbumps and still supple enough for long road trips. Great job with all the videos - even some of these more basic ones!

    • @L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds
      @L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds 4 года назад

      So you really like the b6 shocks? I want to get eibach pro kit and bilstein b6 shocks for mine. Basically to lower but not be a harsh ride for my 08 330i.

  • @whiskeY_11
    @whiskeY_11 4 года назад +1

    Eibach sportline kit with new KYB Excel-G struts. As you said, I had previously put them on stock shocks and the ride was hella bouncy, so I bought these new KYBs and now the ride comfort is pretty decent. They were also pretty cheap compared to the coilovers :)

  • @hugogarcia6568
    @hugogarcia6568 4 года назад +3

    I just installed lowering springs and bought cheap oem generic shocks for my E46, worst decision ever, specially the back end bounces really bad, now I need sport shocks for the back at least (and will pray it matches the spring rate!) you’re absolutely right, save extra money and get the preassembled system

    • @sakissyard
      @sakissyard 3 года назад

      Sad to hear that. So what lowering springs have you put on( any know brand as eibach or h&r or maybe sachs sport?) and your OEM generic shocks are Sachs aluminum?
      -Im asking cause I'm exploring options for my e39 stock suspension.
      Thanks

  • @journeyquest1
    @journeyquest1 4 года назад +3

    Got Tein S Tech on my CRX w KYB and work great so far. Getting some for my Del Sol and will use top hats that add about 1 inch extra travel for strut,

  • @eduardomesa2458
    @eduardomesa2458 5 лет назад

    Got my Bilstein b14 installed on my f33. performance and looks is great i love it .

  • @1viiyy
    @1viiyy 3 года назад

    Thank you for this I was gonna get some springs for my accord but i want it to be stiffer so I’ll just grab some coils

  • @B58_Bless
    @B58_Bless 3 года назад

    Thanks for explaining bro
    Great video again 💯🚘

  • @trevorsoza7469
    @trevorsoza7469 3 года назад

    Ran hr springs and matching struts shocks on my old e36 loved it. Now running hr race springs and konis with adjustable camber plates and adjustable rear control and toe arms in my e39 540i love it. Spent more on it that I could've gotten a decent set of coilovers but the way my e36 was I kept with springs and matching struts

  • @grandhigh1857
    @grandhigh1857 4 года назад +1

    As long as a respectable brand is used for springs the ride isn’t bouncy, what makes a bouncy ride is cutting or heating the factory springs simply because the spring rate changes and you’re also weakening the coil by heating it, and cutting them also changes the spring rate.

  • @razorwireclouds5708
    @razorwireclouds5708 Год назад

    I was considering getting some Eibachs and keeping my current Sachs shocks, but now I realise I should just save up and get the full kit. Thanks, dude ❤❤

  • @colinmarcus8723
    @colinmarcus8723 2 года назад +1

    Had 40 mm lowering springs on my prelude 97. Had 400 xxx km on it. Shaved off about 3 secs of my time at zandvoort. And the ride was still excellent imo.

  • @crazyloco8844
    @crazyloco8844 4 года назад

    I like that info on lowering springs.... Cuzz I was 2nd guessing on buying lowering springs. But NOW, I think I'm gonna stick to my 1st decision, Coilovers, all the way bruh! Thanks! Keep up the good work!👍

  • @jovtecxtv1321
    @jovtecxtv1321 4 года назад +1

    This is great advice but what if you have adaptive damping system & there's no support with coils or just way too expensive. Would springs be a better option ?

  • @jroe217
    @jroe217 3 года назад

    2 years with godspeed springs on my 2014 Hyundai sonata no issues yet and ride didn’t change much at all, but thank you for the advice!

  • @pietrimercado7766
    @pietrimercado7766 4 года назад

    I run vwr springs and bilstein sport struts and shocks on my mk6 gti. Amazing combination in my opening

  • @spencer1320
    @spencer1320 5 лет назад +2

    I am on stock shocks for now. But I am running H&R sport springs. And I have 112,200 miles and the ride is starting to suck! But they look good and take turns good!

  • @popodip3471
    @popodip3471 5 лет назад +31

    Glad you posted this at 3am, gonna get some coilovers right now

    • @mercpindi5522
      @mercpindi5522 4 года назад +1

      Did you

    • @slishady1
      @slishady1 3 года назад

      I want to run tein endurapro plus shocks with tein lower springs on my wrx sti sedan, do you think that us a good setup?

  • @dheerajlxst9141
    @dheerajlxst9141 5 лет назад

    Love your videos!

  • @mattf8535
    @mattf8535 5 лет назад +2

    Good information.

  • @Ironscimitar
    @Ironscimitar 5 лет назад +1

    Im running Bilstein B4s w/ my factory M-Sport springs. The B4s were meant as an OEM replacement so I'm okay with running my M-Sport suspension springs.

    • @raysup
      @raysup 4 года назад

      But why even change your struts if you're running M-Sport springs?

  • @ricksteven7027
    @ricksteven7027 Год назад

    Thanks a lot that advice just saved me lots of headache 😊

  • @daltonlesko8386
    @daltonlesko8386 5 лет назад +2

    I have Eibach suspension on my e90. It sits really nice and i do get a lot of compliments on it. The ride quality is absolutely amazing and my car loves the corners. Literally no body roll at all. No problems with it in the 3 years i’ve had it. The only con is i am pretty low, but i got used to it, just have to remember not to fly over a speed bump lol.

    • @cosminc4355
      @cosminc4355 4 года назад

      What shocks do you have?

    • @daltonlesko8386
      @daltonlesko8386 4 года назад +1

      Cosmin C I believe Bilstein shocks with Eibach lowering springs. Rode incredibly well for the money. Sadly sold the car though.

    • @cosminc4355
      @cosminc4355 4 года назад

      What do you think of Sachs shocks with the same springs? They recommend standard or sport springs on this model of shocks. I don't have the budget for Bilstein shocks and I only want sport springs just for the look.

  • @raymondtuckerjr1886
    @raymondtuckerjr1886 4 года назад

    Great succinct video. I learned that 1) lowering springs aren't a good idea generally. 2) I can't AFFORD to lower my volvo properly. 3) It's cool when your car has the sexy, lowered stance, but it ain't THAT serious, I'll use the money I DON'T spend lowering for gas.

  • @acediaamond7822
    @acediaamond7822 5 лет назад

    Nice vid was hope in youd do something like this. What about raising it ?🤔

  • @calmiller3024
    @calmiller3024 3 года назад +5

    The knock on lowering springs doesn't really apply to modest one inch drop, such as the TRD lowering springs designed for the BRZ/FR-S/86. Any set of lowering springs that only drop an inch or less won't affect the shock travel issue significantly.

    • @im.weasel
      @im.weasel 2 года назад

      This is exactly what I was thinking. In my head I was like there is no way that dropping a car an inch on the stock shocks and struts just all of a sudden fucks the whole thing up. Its just not possible. I feel like this is even less of a problem when using springs on newer cars that have adaptive dampers and much newer components.

  • @hwrida
    @hwrida 4 года назад

    Just bought some TruHart struts for my 93 Accord wagon. Gonna be getting some lowering springs soon. Thankfully was told about getting performance struts over OEM shocks to put the lowering springs on.

  • @coles_infiniti
    @coles_infiniti 4 года назад +1

    I'm gonna give lowering springs a shot an get a quick alignment and if the ride is shit I guess later down the road I'll buy aftermarket shocks. But doing it this way makes me feel like I'm saving money rather than dropping $5-700 in one time on some coilovers that might not even be that good.

  • @gotlumpz4upaintball447
    @gotlumpz4upaintball447 3 года назад

    I put Eibach lowering springs on my 2010 Challenger RT and dropped it 2” on some 22” rims. It looked AMAZING! But… It made my car very bouncy and wore out the control arm. Even after taking the 22s off it was still a weird ride. When I get my Stinger I’ll just throw some coilovers and 20s on it and call it a day.

  • @hirobojr
    @hirobojr 5 лет назад +2

    Hi Justin,
    A couple years ago as an experiment I bought a set of lowering springs brand Megan Racing from Amazon for my 2009 E90. Let me tell you that for $150 totally worth it, Im riding 1.8" lower than before and the ride is very comfortable.

  • @jayjayevans8816
    @jayjayevans8816 3 года назад

    Just ordered ARK springs for my 13 Genesis. Can’t wait to see how she looks

  • @madeirask8
    @madeirask8 4 года назад

    Mk6 Gti with kw coilovers. Excelente ride, handling, no problems at all.

  • @DaytonCarCare
    @DaytonCarCare 3 года назад +1

    If you want to lower your car slightly and on a budget $300 usually gets you some quality lowering springs. Coil overs start at about $800 on up but are adjustable. I've used both in many German cars and found H&R sport springs work just fine. Though adjustable coil overs are a nice option I rather save the extra cash for other parts for the car like tires.

  • @tarzan12052
    @tarzan12052 4 года назад +7

    I had lowering springs on my audi and I got lucky.. it was absolutely perfect. My rims tucked exactly how I wanted them, and the ride wasnt bouncy or anything. Just do research on the product ur planning to buy.. they are not all bad for sure.

    • @mathewherveylim9697
      @mathewherveylim9697 4 года назад +1

      What brand are the springs man

    • @tarzan12052
      @tarzan12052 4 года назад

      @@mathewherveylim9697 honestly I dont remember . It was over 10 yrs ago. Sry. Great question tho.

  • @undeadexile2485
    @undeadexile2485 3 года назад

    I went with stock struts and ebay lowering springs on a mostly stock 2000 gs-r. Other than the comfort level it improved the car's handling. That may not be due to the spring but because the lower ride height. Still there is nothing wrong with lowering springs if you consider what they are, a cheap alternative to other things. Just dont expect a stock strut/shock to last as long with lowering springs.

  • @jinxtacy
    @jinxtacy 4 года назад

    I have a set of inverted Bilsteins on OEM springs. The Bilsteins helped a lot. I like them over Konis for cost of rebuilds. Monotube Bilsteins tend to last much longer as well. For street use though unless you're willing to release some of the gas pressure a Koni twin tube setup just does a lot better at absorbing the smaller imperfections, but big bumps can be just as brutal. A problem that I find with lowering springs is that they are designed mostly around stock dampers and they lower the vehicle too much with too low of a spring rate. Lowering a vehicle effectively changes the geometry of the suspension and can negatively impact performance, regardless of if it's a coilover. My issue with coilovers are generally ability to get dampers rebuilt, the quality of the damper, valving, and the lack of travel. On some applications you gain space for wider wheels and tires and in my case you lose wheel and tire clearance. Sway bars also play a roll in the balance of everything as do wheel/tire weights, etc. Lowering springs aren't inherently bad for street use, but on my model it actually effects toe, roll center movement, camber curves, etc. Very smart people design these suspensions and some thought should be put into how it all works before deciding to alter it, unless your function is purely aesthetic. Lowering springs were great on some of my cars, and detrimental on others. It's a pretty deep subject, but those that put in the work can find something that matches their needs.

  • @SilverLightningXV
    @SilverLightningXV 4 года назад +6

    As much as I’ve spent to make my coilovers actually lower my car properly I could’ve bought some lowering springs and gotten new shocks and would’ve been a lot lower for about the same 3-400 I was already in on these crappy eBay coils

  • @yosvanirodriguez7499
    @yosvanirodriguez7499 2 года назад +1

    Lowering springs are fine with aftermarket adjustable shocks, cheaper than good coilovers and arguably better ride quality for someone who doesn’t need super stiff handling

  • @abedawg94
    @abedawg94 2 года назад

    Been running raceland for two years now on my 06 gs300. Got them bc I didn’t have tons of money but still wanted the whole coilover set up. For $500 the feel is still good, not as soft as stock (bc it’s a Lexus) just a tad tighter. Doesn’t compare to bc coils on swift springs but for 1/3 of the price and lifetime warranty I think is a great buy

  • @mariocisnerosjr691
    @mariocisnerosjr691 4 года назад +4

    Lowing springs on the jetta rides like a big poopoo! Lol I'm looking into coilovers to help the ride

  • @NGAAutoTV
    @NGAAutoTV 5 лет назад +1

    Agreed, coilovers are great. On my Z4M, I was going for the Bilstein B12 kit but switched to a coilover kit from Ground Control. Love the adjustability.
    For my 535, I considering air bags instead of coilovers. Not liking the cost, but always wanted to have an air ride and the on the fly adjustability.

    • @justinbuice
      @justinbuice  5 лет назад

      I’d love to get air, but yeah, so expensive!

  • @pmangena
    @pmangena 4 года назад

    Hey! I have a bmw340 and I’m thinking about upgrading my shocks since I just install the h&r lowering springs! I’m planning on going with the Bilsteins, will my ride height change if I do so?

  • @CaravanCreative
    @CaravanCreative 3 года назад

    Just curious - I own a stock VW Golf and found factory GTI springs (maybe 0.5-0.75" drop) and thought this was a subtle enough change that new shocks wouldn't be necessary. Thoughts on this type of a subtle change? Usually these perspectives are for people trying to slam their cars I thought.

  • @aaront5245
    @aaront5245 2 года назад

    What’s up Justin I appreciate the video and now a day everything is on a budget. But I recently acquire some Monroe shocks for my Chrysler Crossfire and i put them on and didn’t even realize that I would need lowering springs would you be able to recommend some proper lowing springs that would be good with the Monroe springs once again and thanks again for a good info

  • @dimitrinathaniel1676
    @dimitrinathaniel1676 5 лет назад +4

    I love the beginning to the video forgot how nice your rims are

  • @patrickv6545
    @patrickv6545 Год назад

    i drove 4 years with a 1998 corolla with Vogtland lowering springs 30mm front and back, starlet with 40mm springs, yaris t sport with 40mm springs and a daihatsu charade with 40mm springs. always gave me good feedback on the nurburgring. So yeah i will keep running on lowering springs with stock shocks but with my current car i will do lowering springs with new shocks. Once i had a Civic hatch with a D2 coiloverkit but it was a very expensive kit.

  • @realebogatala440
    @realebogatala440 3 года назад

    The video was very helpful, coilovers 👍🏾

  • @nuevo_mexico_cruizerz
    @nuevo_mexico_cruizerz 3 года назад

    Lowered my 2004 suburban with 3-4 lowering springs and belltech street performance lowering shocks great ride and look.

  • @Hardcorehippie12
    @Hardcorehippie12 4 года назад +1

    Straight forward and to the point. thank you for this

  • @kodokuproductions1570
    @kodokuproductions1570 4 года назад +1

    zip ties compressing the springs, when you go over bumps they snap off and sound like back fire which is a free added bonus.

  • @jptuaz1992
    @jptuaz1992 4 года назад +1

    what’s the best lowering spring that will work with the stock shock absorber? looking for low on my 2015 mazda 3 sedan. thanks!

  • @blakestorey4792
    @blakestorey4792 4 года назад

    A tip for breaking nuts. Heat it up with a blow torch and spray water on it. The rapid expansion then contraction will get it everytime.

  • @Kevin_MK7RSR
    @Kevin_MK7RSR 4 года назад +2

    Great video. Agree 110%
    Originally put lowering springs on my MK7 Golf R @ 10k miles and the struts were trash by 20k. The car road great before. Just upgraded to KW V2's and the ride is as you said, night and day better! It rides very close to stock with a little more sporty stiffness but still soaks up bumps all while being nearly an inch and a half lower. I highly recommend getting purpose built lowering springs and doing it right the first time so you don't have to do the job twice. 👍🏻

  • @thelifeofmikeyy
    @thelifeofmikeyy Год назад

    Ran H&R super sport springs on my A90 Supra and they were solid. Sold the car so not sure of any long term issues but I was happy with them.

  • @syg_fryd
    @syg_fryd 4 года назад

    There are factory lowering springs that can be used with stock shocks (less than 1.5" drop) just like TRD springs on stock FRS/86/BRZ shocks & that won't VOID the warranty, & can handle full passenger & trunk loads without the issue of rubbing. Besides, some aftermarket coil covers may not be compatible with electronically-controlled suspensions.

  • @vladimirtalijan
    @vladimirtalijan 4 года назад

    I drive a Honda Accord Type S Euro (Acura TSX in the US) with Eibach lowering springs only, for 5 years, and my car is behaving way better than with the factory ones, never had any problems with handling or shocks, they are actually original factory ones from 16 years ago.

  • @victorricolucero
    @victorricolucero 3 года назад +1

    The coil overs I’ve seen have a Tiny, in turn Stiff, springs. Compared to a lowering spring, which uses as much space as possible in between the perch and strut. Matched with a good shock, it’s perfect for the street, which 99% of guys on here are shooting for.

  • @mcgyverb1664
    @mcgyverb1664 5 лет назад +1

    Another one ☝️ hey dude you’re bmw is ageless still looks fresh.

  • @SomeMechlover
    @SomeMechlover 5 лет назад

    Justin how does your 330 ride with the 235 260 staggerred set up? Considering it since I also got a 330 and love the look of yours :D