COILOVER/SPRING MOD THREAD
02-01-2020, 10:54 AM
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02-23-2020, 11:06 AM
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So here are My thoughts on the installed Renntech Springs, With the caveat that I am by no means an expert, but hopefully these impressions will be helpful to those who want to change out their current setup.
First off, the reason I made this change was the car was sitting way too high and was leaning far too much in the rear. In addition, going over short undulations in the road, the car would bounce off instead of absorb the sudden change in the road.
The first thing I noticed when driving the car was looking down the long hood I can see the car actually moving in compliance with the road. For the first time, I actually felt the suspension “working” on all types of road imperfections, and the ride was far more plush. Entering and exiting a corner hard, There was very little lean and a lot more neutral balance, whereas before the front and rear of the car were not working in sync.
In summary, the front and rear springs are definitely softer, but really only in the first inch or so of travel, but when compressed further the springs stiffened up considerably. I simply think this is a function of the spring being compressed more and the car being lowered 3/4 of an inch up front and 1 1/4 in the rear.
In short, the new setup Has really transformed the car and would highly recommend. Car has a new balance and feels much more centered.
First off, the reason I made this change was the car was sitting way too high and was leaning far too much in the rear. In addition, going over short undulations in the road, the car would bounce off instead of absorb the sudden change in the road.
The first thing I noticed when driving the car was looking down the long hood I can see the car actually moving in compliance with the road. For the first time, I actually felt the suspension “working” on all types of road imperfections, and the ride was far more plush. Entering and exiting a corner hard, There was very little lean and a lot more neutral balance, whereas before the front and rear of the car were not working in sync.
In summary, the front and rear springs are definitely softer, but really only in the first inch or so of travel, but when compressed further the springs stiffened up considerably. I simply think this is a function of the spring being compressed more and the car being lowered 3/4 of an inch up front and 1 1/4 in the rear.
In short, the new setup Has really transformed the car and would highly recommend. Car has a new balance and feels much more centered.
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02-23-2020, 02:23 PM
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03-05-2020, 08:42 PM
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So here are My thoughts on the installed Renntech Springs, With the caveat that I am by no means an expert, but hopefully these impressions will be helpful to those who want to change out their current setup.
First off, the reason I made this change was the car was sitting way too high and was leaning far too much in the rear. In addition, going over short undulations in the road, the car would bounce off instead of absorb the sudden change in the road.
The first thing I noticed when driving the car was looking down the long hood I can see the car actually moving in compliance with the road. For the first time, I actually felt the suspension “working” on all types of road imperfections, and the ride was far more plush. Entering and exiting a corner hard, There was very little lean and a lot more neutral balance, whereas before the front and rear of the car were not working in sync.
In summary, the front and rear springs are definitely softer, but really only in the first inch or so of travel, but when compressed further the springs stiffened up considerably. I simply think this is a function of the spring being compressed more and the car being lowered 3/4 of an inch up front and 1 1/4 in the rear.
In short, the new setup Has really transformed the car and would highly recommend. Car has a new balance and feels much more centered.
First off, the reason I made this change was the car was sitting way too high and was leaning far too much in the rear. In addition, going over short undulations in the road, the car would bounce off instead of absorb the sudden change in the road.
The first thing I noticed when driving the car was looking down the long hood I can see the car actually moving in compliance with the road. For the first time, I actually felt the suspension “working” on all types of road imperfections, and the ride was far more plush. Entering and exiting a corner hard, There was very little lean and a lot more neutral balance, whereas before the front and rear of the car were not working in sync.
In summary, the front and rear springs are definitely softer, but really only in the first inch or so of travel, but when compressed further the springs stiffened up considerably. I simply think this is a function of the spring being compressed more and the car being lowered 3/4 of an inch up front and 1 1/4 in the rear.
In short, the new setup Has really transformed the car and would highly recommend. Car has a new balance and feels much more centered.
Thank you for the detailed review! This is immensely helpful. I just picked up my GTS a few weeks ago and was quite shocked at how each road imperfection translates to being jarred about the cabin... I'm 6'2" and have hit my head a few times on the roof when encountering bumps at freeway speeds.
03-06-2020, 03:08 PM
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Thank you for the detailed review! This is immensely helpful. I just picked up my GTS a few weeks ago and was quite shocked at how each road imperfection translates to being jarred about the cabin... I'm 6'2" and have hit my head a few times on the roof when encountering bumps at freeway speeds.
thanks for all the comments all.
03-17-2020, 07:20 PM
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So after two weeks with these springs I can tell you they’ve dropped half an inch. And I will be raising them up again. I’m not sure how Vic handles these inclines and declines, but I’ve been scraping. Just an FYI
03-20-2020, 06:13 PM
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As for the inclines and declines, its called years and years of angle in and angle out. But this car is not even my lowest.
Yes its called my incline and decline UBER driver.
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03-20-2020, 07:20 PM
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Half an inch WTF!!! Did you get aluminum springs LOL. I have never once in all my years of lowering cars with KW's (listed at the start of this post) seen a half inch or even remotely close to that in settlement. Something else must have shifted.
As for the inclines and declines, its called years and years of angle in and angle out. But this car is not even my lowest.
Yes its called my incline and decline UBER driver.
As for the inclines and declines, its called years and years of angle in and angle out. But this car is not even my lowest.
Yes its called my incline and decline UBER driver.
03-20-2020, 08:38 PM
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And if you need to while angling put on your hazards as people want to run up your *** when entering and exiting.
03-20-2020, 08:50 PM
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You got this my friend... you just have spin the washer a little bit and you will be fine.
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03-20-2020, 08:57 PM
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I can also attest to a little shrinkage. Maybe three turns up for street duty after initial drop is necessary but half inch is pretty big drop. Big compression at high speed? Ride is awesome on street.
03-20-2020, 11:31 PM
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