lowering kit Q

green hornet · 01-12-2008

this summer im looking to lower the GST and put some 17 O.Z corono's "i think thats what there called" so im trying to figure out what size spring to put in the rear, i know that im puting a 2'' in the front, but i want the rear tires to be in the well or dam close! so im not sure on what size of spring to get for the rear. i want my car to sit pritty level. so do i just get a coilover kit! on my last 2g eclipse i had 2in all around and the ass of the car still looked like it had the stock springs in it pearsonally i thought it looked like s@%t! so i want to do it right this time around!

crazy_skier · 01-12-2008

if you want it that low either get sportlines or else some coil overs. Just remember if you dont have a full coilover you are going to be blowing shocks quickly... unless they are designed for being lowered that much. Also, I would get a camber kit and then the camber plates for the front so you can adjust the camber/caster.

**Kracka** · 01-12-2008

Get some decent adjustable coilovers.

brando · 01-12-2008

coilovers are nice. but if your just going for looks and highway driving and stuff you can just as well get the eibach (sp?) kit and they will do just fine. just remember to watch your shocks

**Halon** · 01-12-2008

This may help you visually. This was my GS-T dropped 2" with Tanabe springs. Those were the best pictures I had that showed the drop. That was on 17's and 225/45's I believe. It was a long time ago.

green hornet · 01-12-2008

ya thats about the look im going for! no it's not for show! im in the prosess of making a street/drag car nothing crazy!there is no interior AKA guted to shit lol! but i want it to look good on the out side and i want it to handel pritty good not like auto-X good! but able to handel some corners when i feel like going a little crazy!

hey thanks for the visual really helped! i guess with stock rims my old car didnt look like it was droped really, but i think with coilovers i will get the look and preformance im looking for
thanks guys!

**Halon** · 01-12-2008

Good luck. I personally think just going with a set of lowering springs and new shocks is a much simpler route, but you do what you think is best for you. The 2" drop I had I think had a great looking stance, and I have a 2" drop on my 1G which I again really think it's a good looking stance.

brando · 01-12-2008

is your current car a 2g hornet?

Kevin 1G Drummer · 01-12-2008

I would suggest some decent struts, and some 2" drop springs. For what you said you'll use the car for, coilovers would be a waste of money better spent elsewhere. Just curious, but do you always talk like you're really excited? Or do you just really like using the exclamation point?

mdost03 · 01-12-2008

If you are looking for the low 2" look WITH good performance, the sportlines aren't for you, they are not stiff at all and you will be rolling around still. Get some good coilovers (not cheap crap, expect to pay 6-8 hundred).

**Kracka** · 01-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer

I would suggest some decent struts, and some 2" drop springs. For what you said you'll use the car for, coilovers would be a waste of money better spent elsewhere. Just curious, but do you always talk like you're really excited? Or do you just really like using the exclamation point?

This is MitsuStyle...get pumped up!!!!!!!!

If you want a 2" drop I have the Tein S-Tech springs on my Evo and I am happy with them. Be sure to get at least a rear aftermarket anti-sway bar, they make a huge difference on DSM's.

**scheides** · 01-12-2008

I had tokico illumina's with springs on my 2G and I really liked them, they were huge bang for the buck. Lowered about 1.5" all around, 5-way adjustable, and I got them in a combo auction on ebay for under $500 shipped. Otherwise, if they make Megan Racing coilovers for 2G's, I'd recommend their street package...evos can get these for less than $900. Either way, be sure to get at least a rear sway-bar and your will love your car sooooooo much more!

**scheides** · 01-12-2008

Here's a link to the Tokico's I had for $475 shipped

ebay

Looks like you can get Megan coilovers for about $850 shipped now

ebay

**Kracka** · 01-13-2008

Those Tokico kits are a very good value, I've recommended them to people before but from the sounds of it you may be looking for a lower drop than these offer. If you want to go even cheaper, you can buy a kit with regular shocks, not their adjustable ones. The Megan coilovers are also a great value, the Evo and S2k guys love them. Whatever you do though, do not use the stock DSM shocks with aftermarket lowering springs.

green hornet · 01-13-2008

got to get pumped up im on mitsustyle like he said!!!!!!! lol

ya im pritty sure im going to get some coilovers, i hate body roll so i would rather go the exstra mile and get something good and that alot of people are very satisfied with, than just throw some no name pos springs in and call it a day! i want my car to preform as good as i hope it will look this summer lol

**Kracka** · 01-13-2008

Most body-roll has to do with the swaybars, not the springs.

**asshanson** · 01-14-2008

My non-adjustable Tokico kit cost something like $320 shipped from ebay, great deal for a regular daily driver. I don't plan to autocross or track the car that much, didn't think the adjustables were worth the extra $150.

The non-adjustable kit also has slightly more drop, 1.75" I believe.