Lowered the V: H&R springs w/ MM spacers
04-09-2014, 11:52 PM
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Lowered the V: H&R springs w/ MM spacers I just recently lowered my 2007 CTS-V . I used H&R springs despite the controversy on being too low or not. I also went ahead and used Mighty Mouse Spacers for the rear. I know a lot of V owners have done this set up or look into this setup from what ive seen on the forums. SO I decided to give my results in as well. I must say I am a happy camper although ride quality did go down some . But coming from an fbody , its still a hell of a lot better haha . I will take more pictures this weekend. I also recently Got the windows Tinted and Magnaflow mufflers installed.
04-10-2014, 03:11 AM
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Looks good man!
I also thought about doing the same, but probably going to go with coilovers instead since my shocks will need to be replaced soon.
I also thought about doing the same, but probably going to go with coilovers instead since my shocks will need to be replaced soon.
04-10-2014, 11:39 AM
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Looks great. If the rear ends up settling too much, I would recommend adding a donut shaped spacer under the rear springs. It's known around the community as the Ed Mod. It will give you a little of that suspension travel back and help to keep the shocks in the sweet spot.
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04-10-2014, 11:46 AM
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Looks great. If the rear ends up settling too much, I would recommend adding a donut shaped spacer under the rear springs. It's known around the community as the Ed Mod. It will give you a little of that suspension travel back and help to keep the shocks in the sweet spot.
04-10-2014, 12:23 PM
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They settle lower than advertised, sometimes causing rubbing. They are very soft, and sometimes bouncy. The thickness most have found correct is 3/8".
I think this is what was recommended as a good material to use.
I think this is what was recommended as a good material to use.
04-10-2014, 12:50 PM
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They settle lower than advertised, sometimes causing rubbing. They are very soft, and sometimes bouncy. The thickness most have found correct is 3/8".
I think this is what was recommended as a good material to use.
I think this is what was recommended as a good material to use.
If you want more you can add the 3/8" spacer to both top and bottom of the spring.
04-21-2014, 11:58 AM
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bringing this thread back to the top, now that you've driven a little farther on the setup how are your thoughts on the ride quality versus the stock springs? have you gotten to take it through any harsh terrain, big dips in the road, or anything of the like and had any ill effects (rubbing, bottoming out the struts, etc.)?
how many miles are on your stock struts, by the way? seems like the stock units handle lowering springs fairly well.
i think this is going to be the way i go with lowering my car when i get around to it. just for the cheapness of it and the only way to get really low like i want is to go with coilovers or bags, heh.
how many miles are on your stock struts, by the way? seems like the stock units handle lowering springs fairly well.
i think this is going to be the way i go with lowering my car when i get around to it. just for the cheapness of it and the only way to get really low like i want is to go with coilovers or bags, heh.
04-21-2014, 12:29 PM
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The ride quality isn't bad, but then again I've ridden in a slammed lexus is250 with cut springs and rubber band 20's that rode better. So, it's more about what the individual thinks is acceptable. I bought mine with the H&Rs already on it, so I can't compare to the stock ride before & after. I would imagine it's slightly firmer.
I haven't come across any issues with suspension travel reaching its limit.
I haven't come across any issues with suspension travel reaching its limit.
04-21-2014, 12:37 PM
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my previous car was a subaru that i had on lowering springs, cheap taiwanese coilovers, and KW coilovers so i know a thing or two about ride quality. it'd be hard to imagine anything that i'd do to the V would be worse off than what i had on my subaru so i'm golden there.
04-21-2014, 12:46 PM
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this car won't ever be one that i try to scrape the bottom of the car off like i did with my subaru (unless i bag it, which is a big possibility in the future), but i'm heavily against wheel gap and the terrible stance it represents. the H&R springs seem to be the best compromise between lowering it, cost, and not going too overboard with it.