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| 11-26-2012, 07:55 AM | #1 |
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Lowering the car questions?
Ok so I want to get the car lowered and I have two questions:
1. How low should I go? 2. Will it improve handling? I currently have M sport suspension but its too bouncy for me and I would like the car to stick to the road (even if it means uncomfortable ride). I had a Lotus in the past so I'm not bothered about feeling all the bumps on the road. |
| 11-26-2012, 08:25 AM | #2 |
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The answer to 1 is personal choice and the quality of roads in your area (i.e. will you be constantly bottoming out on speed humps and potholes?). The answer to 2 is generally yes, although if your lowered set-up is too stiff, it could impact handling adversely.
BTW a compliant ride and good handling are not mutually exclusive. I have Ohlins coilovers and the ride is silky smooth, but the handling is still a vast improvement on OEM MSport.
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| 12-03-2012, 06:29 PM | #6 |
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It really just depends on what you want to spend. Just bc it's low doesn't mean it handles good. (many idiot driving rice just cut their springs)
You can go shocks/struts/springs Or Coilovers Generally Coilovers are better bc they're all one piece and they're fully adjustable. They are generally more expensive as well.
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