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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:34 AM
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Default Need Suspension Advice!! I am an all stock, clean slate.

All stock suspension except for a rear sway bar.

Here is what I am looking for:
  • A drop that is noticeable BUT not extreme.
  • Comfortable Suspension

In other words, I want to lower my car the least amount possible, but still make a noticable drop. I drive on speed bumps, rolled curbs: and roadways that defy the laws of gravity. My driveway is a rolled curb and as it is, I sometimes make contact with my bumper even with the super high stock suspension. I don't want to give my bumper a beating.

My second preference is comfort. Right now, I feel EVERY bump and jitter while on the roads. It feels like the wheels are directly attached to the body of the car.

So what do I need? Struts, shocks??? Gimme some advice and recommendations!
Old Apr 5, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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get bigger rims 18 or 19in rims or 20s
Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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air bags....
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Honestly man, if you are not looking for an extreme drop and a comfortable ride coilovers are the way to go...air bags are hella comfortable but at the same time will drop your car to the extreme and will cost you a very pretty penny unless you can negotiate a price.
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If your hitting now at stock height, your going to hit more even lowering just an inch or so. But H-Techs are a great ride with a small drop, but your still gonna hit your driveway. However, with air, you can raise up to clear the bumps, lower down some for driving, and slam when parked. I have a complete air package for 1,425.00, check out my website or PM for more info.
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Unless you've got the $$ for air suspension, my suggestion is simply new Monroe Shocks & struts.
If you are scraping on the stock suspension, lowering it any amount is going to make it exponetially worse. Also any lowered suspension is going to give you a stiffer ride than stock.
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hmm very interesting. what about stock height, BUT added comfort? stock is just too stiff for my tastes. id like some more bounce. is that possible?
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The monroe shocks/struts are softer normally, but stiffen progressively. So you get a softer ride, but under hard cornering/etc. you still get minimal body roll.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Improbcat
Unless you've got the $$ for air suspension, my suggestion is simply new Monroe Shocks & struts.
If you are scraping on the stock suspension, lowering it any amount is going to make it exponetially worse. Also any lowered suspension is going to give you a stiffer ride than stock.

Agreed. If you are sure you want to go lower, I say Tein H-techs or S-techs. S-techs would be dope.
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