Help me find the cheaper way to lower my car
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basic coilovers only come height adjustable
basic set would probably cost u 1000
but for around 1200-1300 u should be able to get a decent set obviously not intended for heavy track use, just occasional track use
look for ones that come with adjustable dampers, pillowball upper mount, adjustable camber, and ride height.
honestly i'd hold off until next year to get coilovers though bcuz currently only megans + bc racing have coilover kits out
rather wait for at least another 1 or 2 brands and have ppl in the states who are always in warm weather do some reviews. just so your not the guinea pig, well unless ur made of money, then u'd probably own an evo X =P
basic set would probably cost u 1000
but for around 1200-1300 u should be able to get a decent set obviously not intended for heavy track use, just occasional track use
look for ones that come with adjustable dampers, pillowball upper mount, adjustable camber, and ride height.
honestly i'd hold off until next year to get coilovers though bcuz currently only megans + bc racing have coilover kits out
rather wait for at least another 1 or 2 brands and have ppl in the states who are always in warm weather do some reviews. just so your not the guinea pig, well unless ur made of money, then u'd probably own an evo X =P
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Considering that i've spoken to blackheart in person and have made my suggestions regarding parts, I would consider that being more helpful than being a douch on the internet. And how helpful is it to suggest coil-overs as a cheap way to lower the car? The cheapest way is to install springs nuff-said.
Who is this guy? Do you come to meets or any events? If you truly believe that statement then feel free to browse outside of the clubs forums, it's just that simple...
Who is this guy? Do you come to meets or any events? If you truly believe that statement then feel free to browse outside of the clubs forums, it's just that simple...
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What did the other members of this club suggest? Pot-Hole, Extra Weight, misleading info, and a name of a shop to do the install. What the Fu(k?
At least i offered a cheap method of lowering the car, although i'd highly suggest the OP not to do it.
I then gave him the next best option, cheap coils.
Installing springs will only cost the OP more in the long run. (Blown Struts, Camber Plates, multiple alignments / install)
Oh, TLC is such a helpful club, did you see anyone else even OFFER TO INSTALL HIS PARTS FOR HIM??
/rant.
At least i offered a cheap method of lowering the car, although i'd highly suggest the OP not to do it.
I then gave him the next best option, cheap coils.
Installing springs will only cost the OP more in the long run. (Blown Struts, Camber Plates, multiple alignments / install)
Oh, TLC is such a helpful club, did you see anyone else even OFFER TO INSTALL HIS PARTS FOR HIM??
/rant.
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giving a good bodyshop that includes alignment is a very good suggestion imo. unless you can DIY an alignment.
regardless how much DIY works you can do, i still prefer to have it done in a good, quality shop where you get a good service on the springs. sure it blows out in a year or two. then hopefully you planned ahead to get coilevers then. like you said it's around 1000 bucks; no honest hard working average people can pull that $$$ in a heartbeat. if you want something good before the summer ends, and which is what i think the original thread post was meant for, spring is the way to go.
i've been looking for a good spring installer shop + alignment (a must for lowering) for my ride in the near future actually. and i highly doubt anyone can give you a good alignment "DIY".
wow you rn't wrong dude. but you were on a diff page. no hard feelings.
regardless how much DIY works you can do, i still prefer to have it done in a good, quality shop where you get a good service on the springs. sure it blows out in a year or two. then hopefully you planned ahead to get coilevers then. like you said it's around 1000 bucks; no honest hard working average people can pull that $$$ in a heartbeat. if you want something good before the summer ends, and which is what i think the original thread post was meant for, spring is the way to go.
i've been looking for a good spring installer shop + alignment (a must for lowering) for my ride in the near future actually. and i highly doubt anyone can give you a good alignment "DIY".
wow you rn't wrong dude. but you were on a diff page. no hard feelings.
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You can easily DIY an alignment job with just strings, and calipers.
Infact, most of the Nascar teams still use this method to do their alignments.
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Here's a very basic DIY.
and when the car's up, you can even do your Droop Limiting and paint your calipers! (as i know that's a popular mod with the lancer guys)
http://www.grabercars.com/content/view/29/2/
and when the car's up, you can even do your Droop Limiting and paint your calipers! (as i know that's a popular mod with the lancer guys)
http://www.grabercars.com/content/view/29/2/
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Im in the boat of why spend money on just springs to have your shocks blow out in a year then have to spend money once again to buy coils then. Why not just stay at stock for now, save for coils and spend money once?
if you come up to barrie, I can help with the install of your coils and alignment.
if you come up to barrie, I can help with the install of your coils and alignment.
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^ +1
thats why i've been waiting, probably by next spring i'll have coilovers
also because i drive my steeles ave. aka one of the worst maintained streets in ontario, my shcoks would blow in 6 months instead of 1 to 2 years so i held off on the springs until i can get coils
thats why i've been waiting, probably by next spring i'll have coilovers
also because i drive my steeles ave. aka one of the worst maintained streets in ontario, my shcoks would blow in 6 months instead of 1 to 2 years so i held off on the springs until i can get coils
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Hi
Considering that i've spoken to blackheart in person and have made my suggestions regarding parts, I would consider that being more helpful than being a douch on the internet. And how helpful is it to suggest coil-overs as a cheap way to lower the car? The cheapest way is to install springs nuff-said.
Who is this guy? Do you come to meets or any events? If you truly believe that statement then feel free to browse outside of the clubs forums, it's just that simple...
Who is this guy? Do you come to meets or any events? If you truly believe that statement then feel free to browse outside of the clubs forums, it's just that simple...
Thanks buddy..., yea cheapest n the save, i was suggested maliks store
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Im in the boat of why spend money on just springs to have your shocks blow out in a year then have to spend money once again to buy coils then. Why not just stay at stock for now, save for coils and spend money once?
if you come up to barrie, I can help with the install of your coils and alignment.
if you come up to barrie, I can help with the install of your coils and alignment.
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Yes I understand he wants something now.. I was just pointing out that if he's going to be going with coils later, whats the rush for springs? they are what 1/3 of the cost of coils if not more so why waste the money now when you can sit tight spend your money smart and do things once.
Thats all..
Its always best to set and outline for upgrades you want complete and work toward them one step at a time. Spend your money once and smart... your not going to get far buying parts every stage of the way trying to sell them off as you move up. Your losing big time in the long run.
Thats all..
Its always best to set and outline for upgrades you want complete and work toward them one step at a time. Spend your money once and smart... your not going to get far buying parts every stage of the way trying to sell them off as you move up. Your losing big time in the long run.
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Yes I understand he wants something now.. I was just pointing out that if he's going to be going with coils later, whats the rush for springs? they are what 1/3 of the cost of coils if not more so why waste the money now when you can sit tight spend your money smart and do things once.
Thats all..
Its always best to set and outline for upgrades you want complete and work toward them one step at a time. Spend your money once and smart... your not going to get far buying parts every stage of the way trying to sell them off as you move up. Your losing big time in the long run.
Thats all..
Its always best to set and outline for upgrades you want complete and work toward them one step at a time. Spend your money once and smart... your not going to get far buying parts every stage of the way trying to sell them off as you move up. Your losing big time in the long run.
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Yes I understand he wants something now.. I was just pointing out that if he's going to be going with coils later, whats the rush for springs? they are what 1/3 of the cost of coils if not more so why waste the money now when you can sit tight spend your money smart and do things once.
Thats all..
Its always best to set and outline for upgrades you want complete and work toward them one step at a time. Spend your money once and smart... your not going to get far buying parts every stage of the way trying to sell them off as you move up. Your losing big time in the long run.
Thats all..
Its always best to set and outline for upgrades you want complete and work toward them one step at a time. Spend your money once and smart... your not going to get far buying parts every stage of the way trying to sell them off as you move up. Your losing big time in the long run.