stocks springs vs. lowering springs

GhettoPop · 02-12-2004, 09:24 AM

I got 120k on my stock springs. i'm going to change the shocks/struts but I'm still undecided on the springs. My stock springs might be a little worn, but not sure, I know they didn't take a lot of abuse, no track time, etc. I figured I don't want to go too low, so I was looking at the FMS B springs that drop I think 7/8" in front, 1/2" rear:

positives: "better" handling
lowered look
negatives: bottoming out on potholes, driveways, etc.
alignment issues
change suspension geometry
tire wear

I don't have the loot to spend on CC plates AND new spings either. this is a daily driver and i don't think FMS springs will help me in the occasional street race at all. NYC roads sucks, i've scraped the pavement with my stock springs! is the "better" handling really worth all of those negatives????

and would strange adjustable or tokico blue shocks/struts work well with stock springs? thanks.

Dark_5.0 · 02-12-2004, 07:08 PM

Save your money for a nice adjustable coil over set-up. That way you could go as high or as low as you wanted to.

02-12-2004, 09:24 AM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	stocks springs vs. lowering springs I got 120k on my stock springs. i'm going to change the shocks/struts but I'm still undecided on the springs. My stock springs might be a little worn, but not sure, I know they didn't take a lot of abuse, no track time, etc. I figured I don't want to go too low, so I was looking at the FMS B springs that drop I think 7/8" in front, 1/2" rear: positives: "better" handling lowered look negatives: bottoming out on potholes, driveways, etc. alignment issues change suspension geometry tire wear I don't have the loot to spend on CC plates AND new spings either. this is a daily driver and i don't think FMS springs will help me in the occasional street race at all. NYC roads sucks, i've scraped the pavement with my stock springs! is the "better" handling really worth all of those negatives???? and would strange adjustable or tokico blue shocks/struts work well with stock springs? thanks. __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

02-12-2004, 07:08 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Save your money for a nice adjustable coil over set-up. That way you could go as high or as low as you wanted to. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

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