MadMuirder
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At what point (either how many inch drop or what spring weights, or a combo) do I have to start worrying about having a full car that's lowered?
I'm thinking of going with either Steeda Progressives or Ultralite linears on Koni Yellows/Steeda ProAction adjustables/Ford Performance Track. But then again, I've never lowered a car and I'm still doing research on what I think I want to do (considering BMR handling springs too, but idk what shocks/struts I'd need with that).
Things I know:
I want adjustable dampers, if for no other reason than I want to play around with them and see how the changes effect the car. Unless they're absolutely unnecessary and the nonadjustable saves a lot of money.
I want my car to be driveable, and my wife to not hate riding in my car. It is my daily, I'm looking for better handling/more feedback, and I know that means a bit firmer feel than stock. She doesnt ride in my car that often in all honesty.
I want about an inch drop, and I want at least close to an even wheel gap in front/rear. I also plan on going bigger tires soon, still trying to decide if I want to do 285 or 295 square, or like 285/305+ staggered. The rabbit hole I went down yesterday made me realize the Michelin P4Ss I like and really wanted to stay with aren't made in 305r19, so the next step is 325r19 or go to a 20" wheel. I know people can fit bigger wheels/tires under lowered cars, so that'll just be research once I determine what suspension mods are going to happen.
Another question:
Talking to a friend, he mentioned a good rule of thumb is to go as light on springs as possible for daily drivers, with consideration to not bottom out suspension or loose traction. That sounds like a decent mindset, but left me with the question of does the steeda Progressives make for a weaker launch, since they're lighter than stock springs on their weaker rate end of the spectrum.
I'm thinking of going with either Steeda Progressives or Ultralite linears on Koni Yellows/Steeda ProAction adjustables/Ford Performance Track. But then again, I've never lowered a car and I'm still doing research on what I think I want to do (considering BMR handling springs too, but idk what shocks/struts I'd need with that).
Things I know:
I want adjustable dampers, if for no other reason than I want to play around with them and see how the changes effect the car. Unless they're absolutely unnecessary and the nonadjustable saves a lot of money.
I want my car to be driveable, and my wife to not hate riding in my car. It is my daily, I'm looking for better handling/more feedback, and I know that means a bit firmer feel than stock. She doesnt ride in my car that often in all honesty.
I want about an inch drop, and I want at least close to an even wheel gap in front/rear. I also plan on going bigger tires soon, still trying to decide if I want to do 285 or 295 square, or like 285/305+ staggered. The rabbit hole I went down yesterday made me realize the Michelin P4Ss I like and really wanted to stay with aren't made in 305r19, so the next step is 325r19 or go to a 20" wheel. I know people can fit bigger wheels/tires under lowered cars, so that'll just be research once I determine what suspension mods are going to happen.
Another question:
Talking to a friend, he mentioned a good rule of thumb is to go as light on springs as possible for daily drivers, with consideration to not bottom out suspension or loose traction. That sounds like a decent mindset, but left me with the question of does the steeda Progressives make for a weaker launch, since they're lighter than stock springs on their weaker rate end of the spectrum.
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