Lowering Basics?
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From: Boston/Bahrain
Lowering Basics? What's involved in lowering cars? What are our options and what have you guys chosen, and whats the approx cost for a good setup (springs, shocks, pros and cons etc). Im installing 18" wheels today so im probably gonna want to lower the car 1 or 2".
Anything specific I need to know as im new to the whole "lowering" concept.
Anything specific I need to know as im new to the whole "lowering" concept.
Go into the handling forum and post up what your exact goal for the car is.
There are multiple images of different springs installed, and the people in there can recommend setups that match your goals.
I can tell you that if you want to retain some level of ride quality, you should plan on at least springs and shocks - they work as a pair, and should be bought as a pair.
Another common cost is the front shock top mounts, which are sometimes corroded too badly to transfer over to new shocks. These are costly service parts at nearly $200 for the pair.
In other words to do it right you are talking about a $500-700 budget, mininum.
There are multiple images of different springs installed, and the people in there can recommend setups that match your goals.
I can tell you that if you want to retain some level of ride quality, you should plan on at least springs and shocks - they work as a pair, and should be bought as a pair.
Another common cost is the front shock top mounts, which are sometimes corroded too badly to transfer over to new shocks. These are costly service parts at nearly $200 for the pair.
In other words to do it right you are talking about a $500-700 budget, mininum.
