Brand new 18's...May need to lower
#12
RE: Brand new 18's...May need to lower
Stallion_25, here's what you'll be looking at. This is my 99 30v on OEM non-sport suspension and 18" wheels. You will definitely want to lower the car for aesthetic reasons. If you want a hardcore performance-angled suspension, look into coilovers from Tein, Stasis, et al. If you want to lower your ride but don't need the track-attack type of suspension, look into Vmaxx coilovers. I have a set of S4 springs that'll be going onto the car soon, and if that's not low enough, I'll go to Vmaxx. But here's the OEM ride height on 18" wheels. I think you'll agree an altitude adjustment is in order. Painting the lowers (also on my list) will help as well, as it'll visually lower the car closer to the road:
#15
RE: Brand new 18's...May need to lower
Did a little research on the product lines. In your expert opinions (lets hope), would it be better to install the H&R springs w/ Bilstein struts (approx. $800. Checked that, thankyou CAB), or just install VMaxx coilovers ($600)?
#18
RE: Brand new 18's...May need to lower
i used H&R sport springs with S4 sport shocks on my 12v and the ride was great. Lowered it a decent amount but I could still afford to go lower. I run H&R race springs with bilstein shocks on my S and the ride again is great and definitely lower than the 12v.
I don't know anything about the vmaxxx c/o's so it's your call on that...
I don't know anything about the vmaxxx c/o's so it's your call on that...
#19
RE: Brand new 18's...May need to lower
The VMaxx just sound cheap to me. I don't really know to much about coilovers but im not lookin to hit the track with the car. I checked out the price and there about $500 shipped. How we lookin fellas, any current users of these? Or should i go with a better brand
#20
RE: Brand new 18's...May need to lower
I'd say no on V-max....
I am on bilstein/neuspeed race springs....car feels awesome
I am running 18x8.5" wheels with 225/40/18's
go for some race springs and bilstein/koni shocks!
greap prica and a phenomenal stance!....plus the spring rate gets much stiffer....
V-max uses stock spring rate....they are solely for looks and will provide NO performance enhancement
gl!
I payed $675 shipped for my shocks and struts from MJM autohaus and it was well worth the money
I am on bilstein/neuspeed race springs....car feels awesome
I am running 18x8.5" wheels with 225/40/18's
go for some race springs and bilstein/koni shocks!
greap prica and a phenomenal stance!....plus the spring rate gets much stiffer....
V-max uses stock spring rate....they are solely for looks and will provide NO performance enhancement
gl!
I payed $675 shipped for my shocks and struts from MJM autohaus and it was well worth the money