Question on spring height
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Look for the ones that advertise the most drop.
Strano advertises 1.75", which is one of the highest I've seen.
If you get Koni 4/3 or 4/4 shocks as well, the front shocks have a lower spring perch that drops an extra 0.75".
Strano advertises 1.75", which is one of the highest I've seen.
If you get Koni 4/3 or 4/4 shocks as well, the front shocks have a lower spring perch that drops an extra 0.75".
As far as using the lower perch on the Koni's, that's only advisable when using it with stock springs. The valving on the Koni's are not meant to be used to lowering springs AND the lower perch due to the hindered suspension travel. However, you can get around this by using the Upper Mount Mod (found by doing a search) to give back the travel you give up with the lower perch.
Well, the lowest drop in the Sportlines' case also comes with the poorest ride/handling. What do you do with the car? If it's a daily, or even something you like to cruise with, I would get some springs with better rates and match them with some good shocks.
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If a 1.25" drop or so is good enough, I'd look into Strano or BMR springs. They have good spring rates for a lowered car. However, I'd look into more than just springs, shocks are a great investment to maintain ride and they really make these cars more stable, comfortable, and fun to drive, especially when you're using lowering springs.
What kind of budget do you have?
What kind of budget do you have?
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Verdad Gallardo For a little less than $700 you could probably get Strano's and some SLP Bilstein shocks. Like I said, if the drop is ok with you (1.2" or so), this will deliver ride quality way above the Sportlines. Koni's with Strano's are a great combination (even better than the Bilsteins) but will cost you quite a bit more than your budget.
I would give Sam Strano a call if I were you, he's a sponsor on here and is very easy to find on the Suspension section (look into every other thread, he's probably posted something
). Talk to him about what you want to get out of the car and he can set you up and/or make recommendations.
Anyways, as I've mentioned, the Sportlines are good if all you want is a drop, but there are much better options if ride quality or performance is important to you. Just trying to share my opinion, not trying to force you to buy something
I would give Sam Strano a call if I were you, he's a sponsor on here and is very easy to find on the Suspension section (look into every other thread, he's probably posted something
). Talk to him about what you want to get out of the car and he can set you up and/or make recommendations. Anyways, as I've mentioned, the Sportlines are good if all you want is a drop, but there are much better options if ride quality or performance is important to you. Just trying to share my opinion, not trying to force you to buy something
