Lowering springs for a Newage WRX, which ones?
05 November 2014, 03:32 PM
#1
Lowering springs for a Newage WRX, which ones?
As per the title, I'm looking at lowering springs for my 2003 WRX wagon. Unfortunately as much as I'd love a set of coilovers, I'm not in a position when I could get the full benefit from them. I live on a street where the speed bumps are horrific, and where I park at work isn't much better. So I just want some springs to take the wagon down as much as poss and firm up the handling a bit.
Which ones do people recommend? And which ones reduce the height the most? I've seen the Apex yellow ones that I had on a previous car which seem sensibly priced, and I've seen Eibach ones which I assume lower roughly the same distance - but cost significantly more. Before I buy some, anyone got any advice?
And please don't say get coilovers. As mentioned... unfortunately it's not the best option for me at the minute.
cheers
Which ones do people recommend? And which ones reduce the height the most? I've seen the Apex yellow ones that I had on a previous car which seem sensibly priced, and I've seen Eibach ones which I assume lower roughly the same distance - but cost significantly more. Before I buy some, anyone got any advice?
And please don't say get coilovers. As mentioned... unfortunately it's not the best option for me at the minute.
cheers
05 November 2014, 08:36 PM
#5
If you go lower, you'll be permanently into the stiff part of the bump stop, horrible ride and understeering off on all occasions.
If you shorten the bump stop, you'll have reduced protection for your struts.
Given he used to design for prodrive I don't think I'd second guess him.
If you shorten the bump stop, you'll have reduced protection for your struts.
Given he used to design for prodrive I don't think I'd second guess him.
04 December 2014, 03:39 PM
#7
Your reason's for not getting coilovers do not really stack up. If you've got lots of speed humps and pot holes, it doesn't matter whether you have coilovers or conventional struts/springs. From what you describe, it sounds like you don't want to lower the car much anyway. If you get conventional springs, then you are stuck with the ride height. You may find that they lower the car too much, especially considering your road conditions.
I'm not really sure what you mean by "full benefit" either? The spring and damper rates vary from coilover to coilover, the same as conventional struts/springs. Or you can get adjustable coilovers and set them however you want.
Therefore the answer is "coilovers" as it will mean that you can adjust the height to suit your road/driving.
Also, coilovers will give you the option to lower the car the most. Fixed springs will unlikely to go lower than 40mm whereas coilovers can go to 55mm and beyond.
If you are happy to have a fixed rate drop and a fixed damping rate, then coilovers are a bit pointless. However, if you want the ability to set the ride height and/or damper rate to your preference, then coilovers are the only option. The only other consideration is cost.
I'm not really sure what you mean by "full benefit" either? The spring and damper rates vary from coilover to coilover, the same as conventional struts/springs. Or you can get adjustable coilovers and set them however you want.
Therefore the answer is "coilovers" as it will mean that you can adjust the height to suit your road/driving.
Also, coilovers will give you the option to lower the car the most. Fixed springs will unlikely to go lower than 40mm whereas coilovers can go to 55mm and beyond.
If you are happy to have a fixed rate drop and a fixed damping rate, then coilovers are a bit pointless. However, if you want the ability to set the ride height and/or damper rate to your preference, then coilovers are the only option. The only other consideration is cost.
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12 December 2014, 03:16 PM
#8
Your reason's for not getting coilovers do not really stack up. If you've got lots of speed humps and pot holes, it doesn't matter whether you have coilovers or conventional struts/springs. From what you describe, it sounds like you don't want to lower the car much anyway. If you get conventional springs, then you are stuck with the ride height. You may find that they lower the car too much, especially considering your road conditions.
I'm not really sure what you mean by "full benefit" either? The spring and damper rates vary from coilover to coilover, the same as conventional struts/springs. Or you can get adjustable coilovers and set them however you want.
Therefore the answer is "coilovers" as it will mean that you can adjust the height to suit your road/driving.
Also, coilovers will give you the option to lower the car the most. Fixed springs will unlikely to go lower than 40mm whereas coilovers can go to 55mm and beyond.
If you are happy to have a fixed rate drop and a fixed damping rate, then coilovers are a bit pointless. However, if you want the ability to set the ride height and/or damper rate to your preference, then coilovers are the only option. The only other consideration is cost.
I'm not really sure what you mean by "full benefit" either? The spring and damper rates vary from coilover to coilover, the same as conventional struts/springs. Or you can get adjustable coilovers and set them however you want.
Therefore the answer is "coilovers" as it will mean that you can adjust the height to suit your road/driving.
Also, coilovers will give you the option to lower the car the most. Fixed springs will unlikely to go lower than 40mm whereas coilovers can go to 55mm and beyond.
If you are happy to have a fixed rate drop and a fixed damping rate, then coilovers are a bit pointless. However, if you want the ability to set the ride height and/or damper rate to your preference, then coilovers are the only option. The only other consideration is cost.
However when I consider the way I use the car, which is predominantly driving round in the city centre to and from work...with a bit of a blast if I go further afield on the weekends. And then factor in the parking situation and my road where I live... I can't justify financially a set of coilovers when I wouldn't be able to run them low like I'd really love. I know the ride could be improved, but at the moment I'm just better off having a fixed height and fixed damping and its the most cost effective solution for me too.
I think the PCA dynamics springs have had some good reviews, and I'm keen to see how they do
Long term - I'd still like a set of HSD's.
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