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Matej · 02-23-2012, 12:54 PM

There is no specific number. Every coilover and spring will be a different scenario.
You can 'droop' springs as low as they go as long as they still prevent your coilovers from ramming metal into metal.
Of course the more you droop them, chances are the sooner the shocks will blow, especially if you rally race on your daily commute, but who cares.

Brentbohn · 02-23-2012, 01:12 PM

can someone post a picture of a tein coilover with 1.5 inch droop? I have mine all the way down and dont have a clue as to what your drooping? sounds dumb but would like to see a photo for reference.

LockOn! · 02-23-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

There is no specific number. Every coilover and spring will be a different scenario.

Word.

I just wanted to hear others experiences, and 1.5in will put cars on their nuts so there's really no reason to go lower.

Brent-
drooping springs means when your car is jacked up and the coils are maxed out (specifically the rear) you run the spring down the threaded body of the coilover creating a gap between the top of the spring and the top hat.

Brentbohn · 02-23-2012, 05:51 PM

well if thats the case Ive been doing this for a year on my tein hr coilovers, the locking rings are all busted and crap so the springs are at the bottom most position.. still have the helper ones in there that I need to pull out.

HellaDough · 02-23-2012, 06:16 PM

hey guys i have some god speed coils that came with the car. the car also came with 17 inch tires I was wonderign if i go completely low on my coils will the front wheels still turn it looks like the wouldnt be able to etc

cbcm2435 · 02-23-2012, 06:27 PM

^^ just try it

LockOn! · 02-23-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellaDough

hey guys i have some god speed coils that came with the car. the car also came with 17 inch tires I was wonderign if i go completely low on my coils will the front wheels still turn it looks like the wouldnt be able to etc

This doesn't belong in this thread... but I'm feeling nice because I just finished mid-terms lol.

If your tires are 215-40 or smaller, you should be able to max them out and be ok.

Make sure to bash the sharp edges inside your wheel *wells* flat or else they will chop up your rubber.

But dude, you're on godspeeds... I'm pretty sure they don't really go that low anyway.

cbcm2435 · 02-23-2012, 06:51 PM

no, godspeeds go low, they just ride like shit

twinspool · 02-23-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockOn!

Make sure to bash the sharp edges inside your wheel wells flat or else they will chop up your rubber.

fixed, and you can go super low in front where the fender is at the top of the rim and still be able to turn but when turning the tires will rub if a bump is in the turn. But if going that low you might need to mod in inside wheel well so the top of the tire doesn't hit the metal right above it.

CRPS13 · 08-18-2012, 06:33 PM

My advice would be to go with BC racing extreme low kit. The body is actually shorter allowing to go lower without unloading the spring. When i put mine on I went as low as i could go on them and when i dropped the jack i couldnt pull it out. I had to stack wood under the wheel and then drive back off of it. The problem then was that i was scraping rails and rubbing tire driving straight. They go LOW. The only problem im having now is getting the harnesses tucked far enough to go as low as i want. I will be switching from a 225/45 to a 225/35 to go lower without messing with the harnesses.

Frank_Jaeger · 08-18-2012, 08:58 PM

This is madness!

Celli · 11-15-2013, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shift-240

Dude lower your car. Going lower on any coilovers WILL NOT shorten the life of the coilover. The materials of the set and how much they cost directly reflects the quality. Your tein's are built alright. The next guys Godspeed's, are not.

Quick lay out for you. My buddy bought a set of JIC coils. I bought a set of ksport coils. Mine blew in 2 yrs of dd'ing and track use. My buddy's JIC's 8 yrs and counting under the same conditions. Note: he was tucking 18's.

droOp not drop huuuuuuge difference

02-23-2012, 01:12 PM	#32
Brentbohn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: minnesota Age: 41 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	can someone post a picture of a tein coilover with 1.5 inch droop? I have mine all the way down and dont have a clue as to what your drooping? sounds dumb but would like to see a photo for reference. __________________ Wanted: Good well mannered athletic woman with her own classic or sports car.... send photo of car

02-23-2012, 05:51 PM	#34
Brentbohn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: minnesota Age: 41 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	well if thats the case Ive been doing this for a year on my tein hr coilovers, the locking rings are all busted and crap so the springs are at the bottom most position.. still have the helper ones in there that I need to pull out. __________________ Wanted: Good well mannered athletic woman with her own classic or sports car.... send photo of car

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02-23-2012, 12:54 PM	#31
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	There is no specific number. Every coilover and spring will be a different scenario. You can 'droop' springs as low as they go as long as they still prevent your coilovers from ramming metal into metal. Of course the more you droop them, chances are the sooner the shocks will blow, especially if you rally race on your daily commute, but who cares.

02-23-2012, 06:16 PM	#35
HellaDough Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SAN JOSE CALIFAS Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey guys i have some god speed coils that came with the car. the car also came with 17 inch tires I was wonderign if i go completely low on my coils will the front wheels still turn it looks like the wouldnt be able to etc

02-23-2012, 06:27 PM	#36
cbcm2435 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Age: 30 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ just try it

02-23-2012, 06:51 PM	#38
cbcm2435 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Age: 30 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no, godspeeds go low, they just ride like shit

08-18-2012, 06:33 PM	#40
CRPS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NC Age: 35 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My advice would be to go with BC racing extreme low kit. The body is actually shorter allowing to go lower without unloading the spring. When i put mine on I went as low as i could go on them and when i dropped the jack i couldnt pull it out. I had to stack wood under the wheel and then drive back off of it. The problem then was that i was scraping rails and rubbing tire driving straight. They go LOW. The only problem im having now is getting the harnesses tucked far enough to go as low as i want. I will be switching from a 225/45 to a 225/35 to go lower without messing with the harnesses.

08-18-2012, 08:58 PM	#41
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This is madness!