Coilovers or Lowering springs?
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Coilovers or Lowering springs?
Looking to eventually get my 9n Lowered. Nothing drastic, But i have no idea what the difference is between coilovers or springs.
Performance? Quality? Looks?
Cheers, adam
Performance? Quality? Looks?
Cheers, adam
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You'll be able to get alot lower with coilovers. With suspension kits, it generally is you get what you pay for. If you buy cheap coilovers, they;re likely to be quite harsh, same as cheap springs. More expensive kits would be alot mor comfortable.
Although the £200 kits you can get from eBay are rather good for the price.
Although the £200 kits you can get from eBay are rather good for the price.
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how low do you want to go?
if you just want a small drop then go for springs. i used to have 50mm springs and without shocks it was a bit bouncy, but with shocks i think it would've been ok. the drop was nice to.
i'm currently on coilovers (the one tim mentioned for £200 of ebay and tbh if you get them you can't go wrong with them as you can raise the car/lower the car to your needs.
with 16" you can go that little bit lower than 17" but 17" can look cool.
if you just want a small drop then go for springs. i used to have 50mm springs and without shocks it was a bit bouncy, but with shocks i think it would've been ok. the drop was nice to.
i'm currently on coilovers (the one tim mentioned for £200 of ebay and tbh if you get them you can't go wrong with them as you can raise the car/lower the car to your needs.
with 16" you can go that little bit lower than 17" but 17" can look cool.
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Well that's the thing, I'm not 100% sure, possibly 30-40mm
I think i am gonna put a set of 16's on it and see how it looks.
Just a massive amount to learn. Just used one of the tyre calculators and that made me a little worried. but 16's should be fine.
Don't want to over do it.
Your opinions on the following wheels would be greatly appreciated
I know its a very personal decision but i really need a hand!
I think i am gonna put a set of 16's on it and see how it looks.
Just a massive amount to learn. Just used one of the tyre calculators and that made me a little worried. but 16's should be fine.
Don't want to over do it.
Your opinions on the following wheels would be greatly appreciated
I know its a very personal decision but i really need a hand!
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oh right! so 17's are an option now, just gotta decide which i prefer
ive got a mate who works at halfords, gonna wheel a 16 and 17 out and see what it looks like next to car.
I think thats the best way to find out what i like the look of most.
(sorry about double post )
ive got a mate who works at halfords, gonna wheel a 16 and 17 out and see what it looks like next to car.
I think thats the best way to find out what i like the look of most.
(sorry about double post )
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