Manns_evo

After seeing the prices for coilovers set ups and realizing I'm too lazy to change my ride height I think I wanna go with a spring and shock set up and was looking for some help on which ones to buy based on your guys' stories so please help me out a lil bit with what u have what you would recommend and prices for a spring and shock combo thanks

TommiM

iTrader: (19)

Your question is pretty vague, but if your just daily driving and you have the oem kyb, then the bilsteins are better for a dd. If your on stock struts/springs and you actually go to autox frequently, then just get a set of Robispec springs and stick with that until you have outdriven their capabilities.

Manns_evo

I'm looking to lower it and put wider rims on it, sorry I'm looking for the best lowering spring for a dd

alleggerita

Robispec, Swift, or GTWorx. Each have their own strengths.

I like the lack of increased rake on Robispec. Others don't like them for that reason. Swifts drop the nose the most - increased rake. GTWorx have the least drop.

Bilstein preferred over KYB if you have the choice.

EVOregon

i have just Swift and like alleg said it is def lower in the front but the overall ride isnt so bad IMO

e_kobz

iTrader: (36)

I have the Bilstein HD strut with the Swift Spec R on my Evo IX. I love this setup on the street. Can't go wrong with this setup as it's been done time and time again.

e_kobz

iTrader: (36)

What rim and tire size do you want to run?!

Manns_evo

18x9.5 +20 rota grids, already rolled my fenders but always thought about coilovers til it came down to seein the price

e_kobz

iTrader: (36)

What size tires?! And do you plan on tracking the car at all?!

Manns_evo

Might autox it if i find a spot around me but just to cross it off the bucket list and I'm still looking at tire size, I've seen a lot of write ups about a 245 series I love the look of flush rims super concave and a little camber so my ol lady don't think the evo will go as fast

e_kobz

iTrader: (36)

I wouldn't auto-x a car thats flush with stretched 245 tires on a 9.5 inch rim on a strut/spring setup. The reasons being auto-x is all about quick, technical, sharp turns that test the overall handling dynamic of the car. By stretching the tire you're losing all the strength in the sidewall which is a crucial element in auto-x. If its stretched too much you could end up popping the bead on a really sharp turn and ruining the rim itself. And struts/springs work for auto-x but it still wouldn't recomend it with a flush rim setup for the simple fact that theres just too much body roll and transfered enegry going on. I would definitely suggest coilovers for your plans. A good set of springs will run you 250-300 bucks, i'd save up and get an entry level coilover like Meghan or something. Thats just my opinion