opinion on springs/shocks

Y923 · Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 33

Being a complete noob to suspension I need some opinions regarding lowering the box. I've been reading several pages of threads and am still torn between Tein and Tanabe springs.

I am running 15s and don't plan on going bigger. I really just want a slight drop but I am concerned about loading the box with 4 people and having problems with scraping because it's too low. I feel like the car handles poorly at fast turns. My overall goal would be to have a slight drop and a tighter, smoother ride.

I'm looking at Tein High Tech, S Tech, and DF210s. For shocks I see most people recommend Monroe so it seems that's the way to go.

For a smooth ride even with 4 people in the box and a slight drop what setup would you recommend? Any suggestions would be great!

burstaneurysm · Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Posts: 6949 Location: Forest Park, IL

I like the DF210s. No problem with a carload of people. Yea, it's low, but who cares.

If you wanna fix your handling, get a rear sway bar from Progress or TRD. You'll be shocked at how different the car feels.

hwybox · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 450 Location: "big" O

df210s all the way. I've had many a road trip with 3-4 people and the hatch full with no problems. speed bumps can be a biscut all you got to do is drive slow and angle it. by my self i never have any problems. im on stock shocks and struts btw for over a year.

fokai · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 194 Location: Fife, WA

I was also thinking about s-techs, but I went with the DF's because I got them at a good price. I like how it eliminated the wheel gap and it rides pretty fair, not way better than stock like others claim (IMO, a little bouncy). Overall, I like it, looks super low on steelies. Haven't rubbed or scraped yet, with my wife and two kids in the car.

JSosa · Joined: 03 Sep 2005 Posts: 1063

I have the Tein S-Techs because i got them for cheap but if not i would have purchased the DF210's. If you want to keep the ride smooth use monroe shocks. To improve the handling by a tower brace and a rear sway bar, this setup should tighten the car up nicely.

Y923 · Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 33

Thanks for the responses everyone! I decided to go with the S-Tech's because I didn't want to go as low as the df210's but lower than TRD or H-Techs. I also wanted a stiffer spring. I felt this would be a better choice as I sometimes do need to carry passengers.

I kept the stock shocks and struts after so many people recommending waiting until they really need replacement. However, I did do Hotchkis front and rear sway bars and a Greddy front strut bar.

I'm running stock tires on 15's and am pretty happy with the ride. A lot tighter and aggressive. I can take turns now almost like a car instead of a box!!

If anyone wants pics let me know....Thanks again

bmph8ter · Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 280

Lets see the pics!

Sciond · Posted: 8/14/08 7:33PM Post subject:

go with Monroe's in the rear it will get better

Y923 · Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 33

http://cardomain.com/ride/3119497

A ton of new pics on cardomain. I know I'm going to get a ton of responses "get bigger wheels" :) but I'm happy with my setup right now.

How noticeable do you think the Monroe's will be? Would it be better to just wait and save for some Koni's?

burstaneurysm · Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Posts: 6949 Location: Forest Park, IL

I like the C-Sharps. 15s look really good on the box.

Sciond · Posted: 8/15/08 7:22AM Post subject:

Y923 wrote: http://cardomain.com/ride/3119497

A ton of new pics on cardomain. I know I'm going to get a ton of responses "get bigger wheels" :) but I'm happy with my setup right now.

How noticeable do you think the Monroe's will be? Would it be better to just wait and save for some Koni's?
I have the Koni's right now and they are waaayyyyyy worth it