WTB Lowering springs

dk0001 · 07-23-2010, 01:02 PM

Any one got a set of cheap lowering springs i dont feel like spending 300$ for springs, lookin for a drop of about 1.4 to 1.6

Just let me know what ya have

Kentetsu · 07-24-2010, 04:49 AM

Most "lowering" springs actually result in an increase in ride height. If you really want to lower the car, I would suggest you take a look at coilovers. A full set for all four corners would run you about $500.00, but they would allow you to set the height EXACTLY where you want it. They also allow you to choose exactly the spring rate you want, for exactly the ride/performance qualities that you want.

Take a look over at www.re-speed.com

And here's what my car looks like with them installed (first three clips are of my car). There are not many FBs out there with a lower ride height, and this is how I run it as my daily driver too without any issues (other than having to dodge the occasional road kill):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKNjkywj1Q0

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dk0001 · 07-25-2010, 02:53 PM

i figured after i posted it would cause right now my car sits low on stock stuff, and i was lookin at those re-speed ones, and those are very nice, i will probably just get them

Kentetsu · 07-26-2010, 05:49 AM

I am very happy with them, and everyone else that has gone that route also seems to be very satisfied with the results.

I actually went the Racing Beat direction first, but quickly "outgrew" it and had to remove them, sell the parts off, buy new parts, then spend the time installing them. I hate doing the same job twice. I much prefer doing it right the first time, but now at least others can learn from my mistakes.

mschiap · 08-11-2010, 04:43 PM

I have this set of front springs from an SCCA "Spec RX7" suspension:

Progress Group "turquoise" springs, I think 155 lb / in the front

Lowers car slightly over 1 inch. Approx 10 inches tall uncompressed (see photo.) Good for track or street. Excellent match with Tokico "blue" (HZ1069) shocks.

$65 includes shipping to US48. Or Pickup in San Diego for $50.

81WideMariah · 10-26-2010, 09:30 AM

I'm pulling my Racing Beat springs... about 10k miles.... still ride great... just need something a little stiffer for autocross... I'd let them go for $100 plus shipping.... so should be around $125 shipped (avg)

bpeterson · 03-23-2011, 08:57 PM

How much are you willing to pay for a lowering kits? I've check some online sites and its price is ranging from $250-280. Note that it is brand new.

Kentetsu · 03-24-2011, 12:33 PM

That's quite a bit of money for nothing more than lowering springs. For that money, you could almost pay for a full coilover setup and do it right...

07-23-2010, 01:02 PM	#1
dk0001 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	WTB Lowering springs Any one got a set of cheap lowering springs i dont feel like spending 300$ for springs, lookin for a drop of about 1.4 to 1.6 Just let me know what ya have

07-24-2010, 04:49 AM	#2
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan iTrader: (1) Posts: 530 Rep Power: 17	Most "lowering" springs actually result in an increase in ride height. If you really want to lower the car, I would suggest you take a look at coilovers. A full set for all four corners would run you about $500.00, but they would allow you to set the height EXACTLY where you want it. They also allow you to choose exactly the spring rate you want, for exactly the ride/performance qualities that you want. Take a look over at www.re-speed.com And here's what my car looks like with them installed (first three clips are of my car). There are not many FBs out there with a lower ride height, and this is how I run it as my daily driver too without any issues (other than having to dodge the occasional road kill): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKNjkywj1Q0 . __________________ "Learn from the past, or it will become your future...." '85 GS 12a + LSD/Sterling carb/Respeed coilovers/Respeed front swaybar/Respeed adj. rear spring perches/Illuminas/Bilsteins on rear AutoX vids @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Kentetsu1

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07-25-2010, 02:53 PM	#3
dk0001 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	i figured after i posted it would cause right now my car sits low on stock stuff, and i was lookin at those re-speed ones, and those are very nice, i will probably just get them

07-26-2010, 05:49 AM	#4
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan iTrader: (1) Posts: 530 Rep Power: 17	I am very happy with them, and everyone else that has gone that route also seems to be very satisfied with the results. I actually went the Racing Beat direction first, but quickly "outgrew" it and had to remove them, sell the parts off, buy new parts, then spend the time installing them. I hate doing the same job twice. I much prefer doing it right the first time, but now at least others can learn from my mistakes.

10-26-2010, 09:30 AM	#6
81WideMariah The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I'm pulling my Racing Beat springs... about 10k miles.... still ride great... just need something a little stiffer for autocross... I'd let them go for $100 plus shipping.... so should be around $125 shipped (avg)

03-23-2011, 08:57 PM	#7
bpeterson The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 iTrader: (0) Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	How much are you willing to pay for a lowering kits? I've check some online sites and its price is ranging from $250-280. Note that it is brand new.

03-24-2011, 12:33 PM	#8
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan iTrader: (1) Posts: 530 Rep Power: 17	That's quite a bit of money for nothing more than lowering springs. For that money, you could almost pay for a full coilover setup and do it right...