Finally Lowered! BMR/Bilstein
#21
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The car is actually in the shop as I type this getting an alignment done. I never had one done right after the install, but the car drove straight and felt the same as prior to the install and I kinda just forgot about the alignment. I intended to do it but never did until now. We'll see if an alignment makes any difference. It looks great and rides nice but I honestly felt hardly any noticeable difference in handling, and I feel like anything I did feel was probably more of a placebo affect cause it was so minor and I was expecting and hoping for improvement. Only at high speeds on the highway did I notice a clear definite difference. I'll update after the alignment is done.
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#23
The springs i bought for $250 shipped Brand new. The shocks i picked up used with 1k from one of my best friends for a steal. Total I'm in less than $500 not including my adj panhard which i got for $80. So maybe $550 ish for everything.
#25
Our BMR lowering springs are considerably stiffer than the factory springs so you should notice large improvement in performance from that increased spring rate and also the lowered center of gravity. The Bilsteins are valved a bit more aggressive than the factory Decarbon shocks too.
Did you have an alignment done after the install? The alignment is also a big part of improving the performance.
Did you have an alignment done after the install? The alignment is also a big part of improving the performance.
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No, this is definitely not normal. Most report improved ride quality over stock, not worse. Are the shocks new?
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#29
I have the same combo (with new SLP Bilsteins) and it was definitely an improvement over the stock ride quality. I don't think the shocks have enough rebound control though, mine bounces more than I expect it should on rough roads.
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For the price it seems the Koni STR.T is hard to beat on lowered cars. From what I'm reading they have better rebound control than the Bilstein's and are slightly cheaper. Seems like a win/win to me