Any lowering spring recommendations?

**travajante** · July 18th, 2019 08:46 AM

I doubt quality coilover brands like Ohlins, KW, Bilstein even bothered to do the City. Tein perhaps. The FlexZs are EDFC compatible. Check the local Tein dealer, Riken Motor Sales on City-specific products.
On springs, Swift does quality ones, even custom. Eibach(prokit over sportline), H&R, Tanabe, Tein(HTech, not STech) are good options. Check the respective F/R spring rates & drop to set your expectations. A mild drop & rates close to OE won't hurt.
If you opt air, make sure you set your alignment at the height you intend to constantly run. Ignoring this will compromise tire & suspension life.

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**Egan101** · July 18th, 2019 08:54 AM

Just to be on the practical side, it is better just keep the car in stock setup. No pun intended but making an appliance car look sporty just makes it ricey.

It is much better to get bigger rims (17") and putting on decent grippy tires. It will have a more positive effect on looks and performance.

**travajante** · July 18th, 2019 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Just to be on the practical side, it is better just keep the car in stock setup. No pun intended but making an appliance car look sporty just makes it ricey.

It is much better to get bigger rims (17") and putting on decent grippy tires. It will have a more positive effect on looks and performance.

Moddin' & practical....2 different worlds, bai!

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**Egan101** · July 18th, 2019 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Moddin' & practical....2 different worlds, bai!

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Bai, if you want a sporty ride, then you should buy a sporty one in the first place. It is easier than buying an appliance ride and modding it.

**travajante** · July 18th, 2019 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Bai, if you want a sporty ride, then you should buy a sporty one in the first place. It is easier than buying an appliance ride and modding it.

Totally agree!

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**K.Dellosa** · July 18th, 2019 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

unsolicited advice.
i'd look at my route first, to see if the lowered car will be able to traverse it.
it is interesting to see lowered cars, traversing humps in a slow, diagonal manner.

Thanks for the advise sir. My routes have less speed humps in Laguna, however, it's different when I am cruising in Alabang especially in Friendship Road.

**K.Dellosa** · July 18th, 2019 09:55 AM

Wow! I never thought that a lot folks will be replying to this thread. I've learned a lot. It should be a matter of decision making. Thanks for the heads up and advise of what will be the Pros and Cons.

Thank you all.

**MR_BIG18** · July 18th, 2019 03:08 PM

My setup b4 was koni yellows and tanabe springs..circa 2000s, drop was 2.25in..last kong pina lowered was a 2nd gen 1.5 jazz with bilsteins, 1.25 drop all around.. now most cars have minimal fender gaps..just get bigger wheels, pero dapat same size ang buong wheels at tire combo

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**nikko.bags** · July 25th, 2019 12:26 PM

mga paps, question. pag bibili ng lowering spring, universal na ba yun? and sa brand lang nag differentiate?
or talagang may lowering spring model for a specific car?
like . Tein for Altis 2005, Tein for Honda FD 2014, Lovell, Eibach for Vios, Maxspeed for Civic or etc. . . salamat

**Egan101** · July 25th, 2019 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by nikko.bags

mga paps, question. pag bibili ng lowering spring, universal na ba yun? and sa brand lang nag differentiate?
or talagang may lowering spring model for a specific car?
like . Tein for Altis 2005, Tein for Honda FD 2014, Lovell, Eibach for Vios, Maxspeed for Civic or etc. . . salamat

Brands have specific springs for certain models. However, vehicles from the same platform use similar springs.