Title: Lowering Options
Description: Whats the best set up vs cost
Nzaltezza32 - July 27, 2009 04:53 AM (GMT)
Hey i was wondering if anyone would care to give me some feedback on what they think is the best choice in lowering springs, my gf just bought a 99 altezza pretty much stock standard, besides k & y struts leaves the car about 10mm lower than standard. adjustables are a bit to expensive, and i dont want to get them compressed as the handling would be shit, any ideas on good set of springs? heard jamex are not the go, cheers
JIMKRAZTEZA - July 27, 2009 05:59 AM (GMT)
hey mate
congratulations to your gf on the tezza... GOOD BUY!!!
i just got myself a set of Tanabe lowering springs for 300 buks ... be interested to see how it handles etc..
I heard the same about Jamex ....
Nzaltezza32 - July 27, 2009 06:23 AM (GMT)
cheers man , was that Retail price or did you pick them up second hand? be intrested to hear how they handle ,
Maccabro - July 27, 2009 06:30 AM (GMT)
if you dont get shortend shocks to accomodate lowered springs you will [f**k] your standard shocks rather fast, not to mention your handling would most likely be crap. adjustables are the best way to go and you will save money in the long run, bc or d2s cheapest set is like only $800 or $900 odd dollars new so its might be worth doing some homework on trademe or something.
JIMKRAZTEZA - July 27, 2009 06:34 AM (GMT)
they were second hand off trademe ..
ill be able to report to u on thursday
Nzaltezza32 - July 27, 2009 06:46 AM (GMT)
cheers, going to have a browse on Tm
xnickx - July 27, 2009 07:02 AM (GMT)
Stick to brands!
I picked up my HKS coilovers for $800 on Trademe, done less then 3,000kms and 5 months old!
Just be patient and as soon as a good deal comes up, buy it!
Muzza - July 27, 2009 07:19 AM (GMT)
Don't get D2's my set lasted 12months then started leaking.
Maccabro - July 27, 2009 07:19 AM (GMT)
secondhand hks ones for $895 on tm at mo. brand names are the better option but buyer beware with second hand adjusties!, they are usually only for sale beacause the are [f**k]ed or worn out in the first place. new ones will have a warrenty of somekind, even if they are cheap brand ones.
greeneyes - July 27, 2009 07:26 AM (GMT)
How much lower?
Nicely lower than stock, or ridiculously "look-at-what-I've got-endless-trouble" low?
With a bit of work you could ruin your gf's car for her! :lol:
This is how low Konis sit with stock springs, and the extra groove you can have cut in the shock when you buy them drops it another 12-15mm.
http://z4.invisionfree.com/lexusaltezzaclu...?showtopic=8749 Muzza - July 27, 2009 07:31 AM (GMT)
Some one had HKS adjusties at the meet on sunday. Think it was Nzandy.
Don't quote me on that
Nzaltezza32 - July 27, 2009 07:32 AM (GMT)
just sexc low lol, dont want the boys in blue all over it, standard ride height is just ridiculous the gap between the wheels and guard is massive, cheers for link
Maccabro - July 27, 2009 07:43 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Nzaltezza32 @ Jul 27 2009, 08:32 PM) |
| just sexc low lol, dont want the boys in blue all over it, standard ride height is just ridiculous the gap between the wheels and guard is massive, cheers for link |
remember if you get adjusties that you will have to get them certed. the same as if you get lowered springs and they make the lowest point of your car lower than 100mm from the ground.