Adjustable Coilovers [Merged]

**spazzkid** · August 27th, 2003 11:46 AM

somebody is offering me adjustable coilovers at a good price, r1 brand, im thinking of getting it pero i want to be sure, will it screw up my suspension system? advantages kasi nya, i can adjust my car's stance to my liking. what do u guys think?

**ssaloon** · August 27th, 2003 12:47 PM

ythe upside is you can adjust your ride height on call, the downside is a terrible ride... very harsh and uncomfortable when used for daily driving.

if i were you, i'd use a good spring and shock combo kung pang daily driving lang. primarily used for track purposes kasi ang coilover kits eh.

**spazzkid** · August 27th, 2003 01:47 PM

thanks for the input bro. im hesitant on getting a lowering spring kasi, am not really sure baka sumabit ako pag akyat sa garahe namen (medyo matarik), and the humps dito sa place namen ang tataas. so atleast pag adjustable coilover, i kud atleast adjust the height kung saan ako dadaan. sa lowering springs kasi, theres no way i could adjust the height, lalo na pag sayad na. a 1.5" drop ng lowering spring is good, pero for a corolla xe with a light 1.3 engine, nakatingala yung stance nya (the front fender gap larger than the rear).

im confused, i dont know what to get, ive been saving up for a good and reliable ride height, i dont want to screw up my suspension and i dont want to get a lowered "tingala" ride. your suggestions and comments are appreciated. thanks guys.

**spazzkid** · August 27th, 2003 01:52 PM

btw, is the adjustable coil-over's ride HARSHER than cut springs?

**ssaloon** · August 27th, 2003 01:54 PM

Originally posted by spazzkid
btw, is the adjustable coil-over's ride HARSHER than cut springs?

based on the ride of my friend, YES!

kung maraming obstacles sa road nyo, wag mo nalang i-drop yung ride mo.

kaya lang mukang naka tingala yung auto mo kasi mas malaki talaga ang fender sa harap vs. sa likod. optical illusion lang yan na di pantay ang bagsak.

**ghosthunter** · August 27th, 2003 01:55 PM

you can lower your ride and have the same front & rear tire-to-fender gap. I had the same problem when I lowered my corolla. I used a couple of rubber "lifters" to adjust the rear ride height to match the front.

**spazzkid** · August 27th, 2003 02:02 PM

ghosthunter, i was thinking of using lifters too para medyo pantay... pero it defeats the purpose of being lowered diba? can i take a look at your car? u have a pic?

ssaloon, yes im quite aware that the front fender gap is usually bigger than the rear. gusto ko sanang look is mas mababa ang harapan.. mas agressive IMO.

**spazzkid** · August 27th, 2003 02:05 PM

Originally posted by ssaloon
kaya lang mukang naka tingala yung auto mo kasi mas malaki talaga ang fender sa harap vs. sa likod. optical illusion lang yan na di pantay ang bagsak.

sa gli's medyo pantay pa due to their heavier 4afe engine, pero on a lighter 2e engine like the one on XE's and XL's, mas obvious ang tingala.

**ssaloon** · August 27th, 2003 02:11 PM

yung lifters na sinasabi ni ghost can be bought in increments of 0.5" and 1"

i used them on my car before and ok naman ang naging results. mura lang naman yung mga ganon, readily available sa mga auto supply shops.

**spazzkid** · August 27th, 2003 02:17 PM

thanks ssaloon, i wud keep that in mind.

**caloyski5** · August 27th, 2003 09:55 PM

alam ko r1 coilovers are taiwan made...and are also used for show purposes only..not sure ha...matagtag nga raw as one owner talked to me..nakita ko rin sa shop ng friend ko r1 coilovers na sira-sira yung ngipin...anyways, imo, lowering springs and lifters na lang

**spazzkid** · August 30th, 2003 12:15 PM

e yung r1 lowering springs? ok kaya?

**ssaloon** · August 30th, 2003 12:20 PM

mag H&R ka nalang or eibach... european brands tend to retain the OEM ride and are known for a more comfortable ride.

**spazzkid** · August 30th, 2003 12:28 PM

maganda sana pards, kaso di kaya ng budget

, sa price ng eibach, i kud buy r1 springs, short struts for the front, and have it all installed

how much are eibachs nowadays?

**Karding** · August 30th, 2003 12:30 PM

H&R or Eibach ang choice ko sa lowering springs lang. Eibachs installed dito is $300.00.

OT: tangna, nawala yung previous posts pati dito?! bad trip!

**ssaloon** · August 30th, 2003 12:33 PM

OT:

ang daming nawala!

**Supierreman** · August 30th, 2003 03:32 PM

OT:
nagreply ako dito ah... nagreset ata tsikot last night paglogin ko
mga Aug 27 lahat nung latest post.

R1 coilover sleeve types suck. hindi parepareho spring rates nun. Kung gusto nyo talagang ok ride feel get the real deal coilovers not the conversion sleeve type.

Sa totoong coilovers kasama na yung damper nun. Problem is masyado mahal to. Mas ok na lang Branded lowering spring and shock combo.

**Auto_Xer** · September 1st, 2003 12:52 PM

R1 coilover=JUNK, imo.
Sira suspension mo if you use this on with your stock shocks

**tarmac** · September 3rd, 2003 12:25 PM

spazz,
decent springs are your best bet, imho. hindi ka sasayad with a1.5in drop (on most springs). the european brands are just right, they retain the oe comfort. kung namamahalan ka sa h&r and eibach, try jamex (afaik 8k set). sayang pera mo with those r1's its just for show.

on a friend's 95 xl na naka 185/65r14 na oe mags, 2 finger gap ang naiwan front and rear. angat yung front ng konting-konti (mm lang naman). the ride is just right, kahit puno (of course a bit stiffer than stock but comfortable). hindi maselan sa mga ramps and humps. hth bro.

**kuroy** · September 5th, 2003 07:09 AM

Anything to watch out for a 3" drop? I am thinking of lowering my car mga 2-3". Ok naman road dito so far...alang masyadong humps and alang lubak.

Medyo mahal nga ang H&R and Eibach..pero sa Ebay medyo mura lang naman. Mahal lang pa install $200.

Spring lang ba ang kailangan sa paglower ng car? Hindi na ba papalitan iyong shocks?

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