Staggered Tires + HR Springs + MM Spacers = Rubbing issues?
07-08-2011, 08:18 PM
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Hell, if we're doubling expenses so easily, then we should all just be spending twice what the GC's are worth and getting 'proper' coilovers like KW's etc. Haha 
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I see where you're coming from, but double the price isn't within everyone's idea of a reasonable price for a given mod. H&R and Eibach have been making lowering springs for a long time, and I think they're pretty decent at giving the best compromise between drivability and performance at a relatively low cost. Since I've compared both, proper lowering springs are leaps and bounds better than cut OEM springs at least.
JK I see where you're coming from, but double the price isn't within everyone's idea of a reasonable price for a given mod. H&R and Eibach have been making lowering springs for a long time, and I think they're pretty decent at giving the best compromise between drivability and performance at a relatively low cost. Since I've compared both, proper lowering springs are leaps and bounds better than cut OEM springs at least.
If that little extra amount will break the bank on this mod, then you probably shouldn't be spending any money on mods.
07-08-2011, 09:13 PM
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The exact same argument can be said for KW's over the GC kit. It's no different that I decided to spend $250 on springs instead of $500 on the GC versus you deciding to go with the GC rather than KW's.
Personally, the $20 it cost for these rubber spacers to give me the ride height I wanted in the back was better than dealing with the known issues that the GC kit can have.
Personally, the $20 it cost for these rubber spacers to give me the ride height I wanted in the back was better than dealing with the known issues that the GC kit can have.
07-09-2011, 09:55 AM
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The exact same argument can be said for KW's over the GC kit. It's no different that I decided to spend $250 on springs instead of $500 on the GC versus you deciding to go with the GC rather than KW's.
Personally, the $20 it cost for these rubber spacers to give me the ride height I wanted in the back was better than dealing with the known issues that the GC kit can have.
Personally, the $20 it cost for these rubber spacers to give me the ride height I wanted in the back was better than dealing with the known issues that the GC kit can have.
To address your other comment, I had to go with the GC Kit because when I decided to lower my car, it was absolutely the only kit on the market (other than just springs), back in spring of 2006. I've had my car for longer than most (I bought it new in 2005) and there were far fewer parts available back then. So, I had no choice.
If I ever have to upgrade, I think I'll go with the LG true coilover kit.
07-09-2011, 06:18 PM
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tweeter81, you actually read my mind. I've been doing a fair amount of research on this topic, specifically what it takes to get the H&R setup to work properly. Here's the cost breakdown as I see it (least expensive prices as I've found them with S/H):
- H&R Springs (TireRack) = $298
- MM Spacers (MightyMouse) = $65
- .375" Rubber Sheets x2 (McMaster-Carr) = $25
- TOTAL = $388
As for the Ground Control Coilover Kit (#2520.01), it is $474 at Group 5 MotorSport.
So we're looking at a whopping total price difference of $88. This seems like a no-brainer to go with the GC kit, unless I'm missing something.
tweeter81, can I get your e-mail?
- H&R Springs (TireRack) = $298
- MM Spacers (MightyMouse) = $65
- .375" Rubber Sheets x2 (McMaster-Carr) = $25
- TOTAL = $388
As for the Ground Control Coilover Kit (#2520.01), it is $474 at Group 5 MotorSport.
So we're looking at a whopping total price difference of $88. This seems like a no-brainer to go with the GC kit, unless I'm missing something.
tweeter81, can I get your e-mail?
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