Eibach or progressive?
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Same here! Got my car when i was 16 a year ago and everytime i say im done modding, I find something else i want. Its an expensive hobby lol.
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From: Reseda
yeah i know. i told myself i wasnt gonna mod my car but now i just have the feeling to do 
but yeah im thinking of maybe putting some 18s what do you guys think? and whats the biggest offset our cars can have?
but yeah im thinking of maybe putting some 18s what do you guys think? and whats the biggest offset our cars can have?
stick to 17's and lower especially if your gonna lower it
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From: Reseda
alryte... im getting 17's 
. my car is the stock royal blue pearl i was thinking of getting either some flat black rims or a gold/bronze rims. im pushing more towards the flat black though just cuz i got limo tint on back windows and 20 percent on my fronts so im thinking the flat black will help with the whole contrast nd stuff. what do you guys think
. my car is the stock royal blue pearl i was thinking of getting either some flat black rims or a gold/bronze rims. im pushing more towards the flat black though just cuz i got limo tint on back windows and 20 percent on my fronts so im thinking the flat black will help with the whole contrast nd stuff. what do you guys think
I have coilovers and I'd advise against them if it's just for looks. I spent over a grand on basic coilovers (height adjustable only) from a reputable brand (Tein) including the cost of professional installation and my handling is now superb for a FWD. As with many modifications, comfort and practicality have admitedly taken a back seat. If I where just in it for the looks, I'd probably be dissatisfied in the comfort. Unless you wanna go with a cheaper brand, which may not be made as well, or you wanna go all in for something more adjustable (damper adjustment) that'll be a couple hundred dollars more than basic coilovers, I'd say spare yourself the money and just get springs because basic coilovers aren't gonna be much more comfortable.
Both brands are good, just make sure that you get them for the Lancer LS, because there are differences between some trims. Also, make sure that you have them professionally installed by a reputable performance shop, or you run the risk of things wearing out more quickly or things making noises that they aren't supposed to. You may find my old post helpfull from when I was considering new shocks+lowering springs vs. coilovers. I was considering replacing the shocks at the same time as the springs because my car has a lot of miles (80k miles at the time) on it and at the time, had blown rear shocks. This is also something you may want to consider so that you aren't paying the labor twice.
Click here for more info from my old post.
By the way, I don't regret my coilovers, because I got them for both performance and looks. They can be bouncy at times but the go-kart-like handling makes it worth it to me.
Both brands are good, just make sure that you get them for the Lancer LS, because there are differences between some trims. Also, make sure that you have them professionally installed by a reputable performance shop, or you run the risk of things wearing out more quickly or things making noises that they aren't supposed to. You may find my old post helpfull from when I was considering new shocks+lowering springs vs. coilovers. I was considering replacing the shocks at the same time as the springs because my car has a lot of miles (80k miles at the time) on it and at the time, had blown rear shocks. This is also something you may want to consider so that you aren't paying the labor twice.
Click here for more info from my old post.
By the way, I don't regret my coilovers, because I got them for both performance and looks. They can be bouncy at times but the go-kart-like handling makes it worth it to me.
Last edited by Lumpy; Oct 17, 2008 at 01:06 AM.
I'm going with Lumpy as far as the purpose of the suspension... If you are just going for the lowered looks, get some springs for now. Yes, the struts will eventually wear out from the extra stress, but you'll be content for the time being... Same some cash and get the coilovers when you can.
Coilovers would be my personal choice but I want the handling aspect that comes along with the suspension upgrade...
I have coilovers and I'd advise against them if it's just for looks. I spent over a grand on basic coilovers (height adjustable only) from a reputable brand (Tein) including the cost of professional installation and my handling is now superb for a FWD. As with many modifications, comfort and practicality have admitedly taken a back seat. If I where just in it for the looks, I'd probably be dissatisfied in the comfort. Unless you wanna go with a cheaper brand, which may not be made as well, or you wanna go all in for something more adjustable (damper adjustment) that'll be a couple hundred dollars more than basic coilovers, I'd say spare yourself the money and just get springs because basic coilovers aren't gonna be much more comfortable.
Both brands are good, just make sure that you get them for the Lancer LS, because there are differences between some trims. Also, make sure that you have them professionally installed by a reputable performance shop, or you run the risk of things wearing out more quickly or things making noises that they aren't supposed to. You may find my old post helpfull from when I was considering new shocks+lowering springs vs. coilovers. I was considering replacing the shocks at the same time as the springs because my car has a lot of miles (80k miles at the time) on it and at the time, had blown rear shocks. This is also something you may want to consider so that you aren't paying the labor twice.
Click here for more info from my old post.
By the way, I don't regret my coilovers, because I got them for both performance and looks. They can be bouncy at times but the go-kart-like handling makes it worth it to me.
Both brands are good, just make sure that you get them for the Lancer LS, because there are differences between some trims. Also, make sure that you have them professionally installed by a reputable performance shop, or you run the risk of things wearing out more quickly or things making noises that they aren't supposed to. You may find my old post helpfull from when I was considering new shocks+lowering springs vs. coilovers. I was considering replacing the shocks at the same time as the springs because my car has a lot of miles (80k miles at the time) on it and at the time, had blown rear shocks. This is also something you may want to consider so that you aren't paying the labor twice.
Click here for more info from my old post.
By the way, I don't regret my coilovers, because I got them for both performance and looks. They can be bouncy at times but the go-kart-like handling makes it worth it to me.