Springs Vs Coilovers

[superjim42]

yo wassup ppl, i was wondering if you could help me by giving me a breakdown of the difference between springs and coilovers and which one is the better option?

also where i may be able to find these springs or coilovers. i know eBay has a few but if you know other places then please do tell.

thanks

[KPARRIS-JONES]

Basically, springs aren't adjustable as they only lower the car by the one specified amount.

Coilovers however are shocks and springs which are height adjustable, and the shocks can be adjusted on their downwards bounce and the rebound pressure (up and down strength).

Coilover are more expensive but have benefits way above the springs on their own!

Go to Europerformance.co.uk and take a look at the BILTSEIN B16 pss coilovers as they are awsome!!!

[KPARRIS-JONES]

They will also do springs too!

[superjim42]

thanks for the info mate.

i checked it out...and £1k for coilovers didnt know they were THAT expensive lol

springs it will have to be i guess...i see that many ppl get the Eibach springs i guess thats my next move

thanks anyway

[KPARRIS-JONES]

Anytime.

The only reason my dad got his was because he's gonna do serious track day use with it!

They are HUGELY expensive I know but they are amazing!

[ricc]

there are far cheaper coilovers on the market. Blistein happen to be one of the more expensive you can get ar the active component set ups used in race cars etc.

for instance, basic Tein Coilovers which score some pretty good JDM points (if you give a sh*£) come in at £500 for their basic set. which will give you a more dynamic drive and a range of height adjustment. :)

take a look at http://www.nengun.com and of course if all else fails http://www.google.com

cheers,

ricc.

ps, im being pedantic, but KPariss, its a Spring and a Damper ;) spring and shock absorber are technically the SAME thing. its just over time people have confused the shock absorber with the damper and called it so :) anyway, no biggie. lol