Lewigi Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Atm im looking into lowering my V in the next few months, im just trying to make the decision on whether i should spend out for coil overs or just buy springs...i no coil overs are better but is it worth the money? Just need some opinions , any advice on what to go for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djaniero Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Depends on what you intend on using your V for, and more importantly your budget. Is it your daily? Dyou plan on using it on track at all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I had adjustable shocks with lowering springs on before i fitted coilovers and found the earlier a lot comfier for daily use but still well worth the money if you have it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Buying my meister-r's was one of, if not THE best mod I've done on my car to date. Transforms the car completely. Better than having shitty lowering springs imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3 silver gt Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Buying my meister-r's was one of, if not THE best mod I've done on my car to date.Transforms the car completely. Better than having shitty lowering springs imo.X2 my old springs gave a harder ride than my meisters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 The roads play a big part as well imo since fitting the zeta r's i cannot find a happy medium with them i have been through all the damper settings and it's either tooth-chattering bouncy or spine snapping running ten from hard all the way round at the moment handles very well just destroying my back and neck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Coilovers all the way if you can afford them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lewigi Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 I use my car pretty much every day, not for track use though...so I'd be happy to get what's best quality, itll end up being better In the long run, just gotta save up. Thanks for your info guys, you think I could find a good set of coil overs for around 400 ? Or will I have to spend a lot to get good quality ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Defo coilovers 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eynonz Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Coil overs.... I'm fed up of my springs, will be changed in the coming months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have TRD shocks and springs. havent driven my car with them yet but ive been in another car with them and they are unreal! Very comfortable but still very firm when you need it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have been using BC Coilovers for the last couple of years on my daily, the ride is spot on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Coil overs give the best tuneability to get things setup to suit your preference. With spring/shock combos its definitely possible to find a good combination of adjustable shocks (say GABs or Bilsteins - just for example as there are a number of good brands available) that with good spring choice (even get some made as ive done before) that will perform really well but there is generally compromise required in ride and for the expense of getting a good setup you may as well go to coil overs and have the rull range of tuneability. With coil overs often the shock quality is better especially if you run digressive shocks and its fairly painless to swap out a set of springs for a heavier or softer set to suit drags/street/circuit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Coilovers for sure. If you price up a full suspension unit the price difference would not be that large I imagine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lewigi Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ok cool. Looks like im saving up for some coil overs then! Really looking forward to lowering my V , its gonna look great thanks for the advice guys . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeisterR Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ok cool. Looks like im saving up for some coil overs then! Really looking forward to lowering my V , its gonna look great thanks for the advice guys . If you ave any questions about MeisterR coilovers, drop us a PM or email, we're here to help where we can Edwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hookie663 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I ran rsr shocks and springs at the start and then bought BBC coil overs best upgraded I tink I've ever bought 4 my v total different car love them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 100% best mod ever for a starlet is coilovers! Changes the whole car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Just a shame they are all so expensive imo, but then again we have performance cars and pay performance prices Had em on civics in the past and they really are night an day in comparison to lowering springs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Definately coilovers you can get lower and a more precise suited drive imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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