Tryin to decide how much to drop and best way of doing so????

[arielloza]

Hey guys,

I am planning on dropping my 95 LS its dropped on heated coils which i did terribly did when i was 18. Lesson learned! I am trying to figure out a few things; and if anyone can help me out with a few photos it would be great.
* What is the pictured difference in drops from 1.5-2.0-2.5 ETC.
* What is the most reasonably priced springs or coil/strut combo?
* I get discounted parts at autozone, would buying a set of springs new and then just using bilstein strut/shocks be a good choice?
* And i really have NO market knowledge on what vendors or manufactures are better for springs/ struts etc.
* Car makes squeaking when going over bumps, should i replace all bushings?

if you could point me in the right direction that would be great, as well as photos! Thank you.

-Ariel

ill be putting pics of the look on the car below. ill be looking forward to the input! thanks again.

 

[Cripton805]

Function & Form is the cheapest for quality.

 

[covert_Con]

Function & Form is the cheapest for quality.

x2. Even the Type 2s are good even though they are a little more expensive. But since your looking for springs, look at Eibach. Their pro-kit is pretty good. Gives about 1.5 inch drop but handles amazing.

 

[The4nGuy]

Function & Form is the cheapest for quality.

x3 Function and Form are best bang for thier buck for DD. Type 2 has adjustable, that pretty much the difference between type 1 and 2.

 

[sparkys13]

Yeah i have eibach pro kit springs on tokico hp shocks and it rides stick and gives it a good drop.
Im selling this set up if your interested?

 

[ryanDC]

go all the way down and get comfortable.....then go even lower

 

[arturo_dc4]

well it all just depends what you wanna do with your car. if your just cruising around and into the show scene slam it about 3 in! but if you wanna keep it a little functional dont go lower than 2 in. also if you wanna save some money just go with a spring and strut combo with a sleeve so you can adjust the ride height!

 

[arielloza]

@ Spanky- Send me details via PM. Cost, pics. etc.

@ Arturo - I am really just trying to make it a comfy DD. I use it for College its about a 20 mile drive each way.. i just dislike squeaky suspension and having to shred my tires.. im burning through tires..

@ EVERYONE- anyone have solutions for the rest of my questions?

 

[j13]

slam it on fully adjustable coilovers, when you're done cruising for the week, raise it up, stiffen it up, hit up the canyons.

 

[thenoxus1]

As someone who retails, your best bet is going to be coilovers. Way too many issues with lowering springs.

 

[98gsrDc2]

Tokicos and skunk2s...cheap and reliable imo

 

[sparkys13]

@ Spanky- Send me details via PM. Cost, pics. etc.

@ Arturo - I am really just trying to make it a comfy DD. I use it for College its about a 20 mile drive each way.. i just dislike squeaky suspension and having to shred my tires.. im burning through tires..

@ EVERYONE- anyone have solutions for the rest of my questions?

My setup is ideal, i get a good drop and dont have to worry about camber on my tires.
plus i have to drive it to school

 

[NeroCB7]

i have my set up all the way lowered id suggest coilovers so you can adjust ride height when you need so

 

[arielloza]

Coilovers would be lovely, but i am on a fixed income. its College budget here... I payed tuition yesterday and im looking for something that wont leave me eating cup noodles... 800 bucks for coilovers arent my cup of joe. plus my car has been stolen 1 time.. i dont think i would like that temptation resting in the parking lot.

 

[thenoxus1]

Coilovers would be lovely, but i am on a fixed income. its College budget here... I payed tuition yesterday and im looking for something that wont leave me eating cup noodles... 800 bucks for coilovers arent my cup of joe. plus my car has been stolen 1 time.. i dont think i would like that temptation resting in the parking lot.

A reliable-ish set of springs and struts are gonna cost you 500 or so. Yonaka spec 1 coilovers are about 600, tein basis are about 650..