| mtbr64 |
okay i got some questions here about springs
i want to get rid of the fender gap on my car and i don't wanna buy coilovers because ill never use there features.
i want the car to be low
i want go get rid of the fender gap that is on the 240.
i have heard sportlines drop the car the most but still they don't even get rid of the fender gap
also i heard they are 2 soft.
what about buying some sportlines and cutting them is that a good idea?
keep in mind this car is just a daily driver not a track car.
also what about those cheapo ebay springs that claim to drop your car 4 inch's
whats the disadvantage to those?
any help and pictures of different setups on the s13 would help alot.
please and thanx |
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| SRBURG13 |
The thing with the S13 is that if you want to reduce the wheel gap ALL the way, so that the wheels are pretty much tucked under the fenders, you are going to scrap absolutely everything on the road, and forget about speed bumps, you'll never make it over them. Mine is only about 3 inches, maybe a bit less, and I barely make it over the bumps. I can still fit 2 fingers in between the wheels and fender. Plus, if you go anywhere near 3 inches, you will want to buy some new struts (probably aftermarket ones), because with that significant of a drop, those OEM struts will not like that. Basically what I"m saying, is that IF this car is a daily driver, I don't think that it would be wise to reduce the ride height to 4". 2" would be sufficient, and safer with the stock struts.
I don't know a whole lot about the mentioned springs, but just remember the golden rule of cars. "You get what you pay for".
Best of luck,
Aaron |
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| mtbr64 |
| thanks for the help i figure i will but some springs that drop the car about 2 inches after all we are in edmonton the roads are crap |
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| TyPhOOnSliPPerY |
| 2 inches is not all that substantial to be honest .... 240sx have crazy wheel gap especially in the front and coilovers would be the BEST way to judge a good setting to reduce wheel gap and a comfortable height for safe driving . If you buy new springs they will be a set height after they settle and you will have to live with what you were dealt and to be honest "MOST" big manufacturers dont go low enough...ie Eibach and such |
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| mtbr64 |
any other ideas guy's
coilovers are hella expensive
what about those coilover style springs?
they clame they can adjust n e where from 1 to 4 inch's of drop |
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| DeathBy240 |
| Buy some used coilovers from "tsunami" when they come in. |
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| Nis240 |
quote:
Originally posted by DeathBy240
Buy some used coilovers from "tsunami" when they come in.
Thats a better and cheaper idea than trying to get a 3 inch drop with springs and struts that were never meant to function that low. |
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| captain nismo |
quote:
Originally posted by Nis240
Thats a better and cheaper idea than trying to get a 3 inch drop with springs and struts that were never meant to function that low.
Correct. Most aftermarket struts/shocks can't handle extreme drops for very long without blowing soon enough. I'd say around the 2-2.5" range is max. If you want more than that, check into some used FULL coilovers, not just the sleeves. |
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| TyPhOOnSliPPerY |
| exactly ....most oem or replacement non performance ones can not handle being set at such a load height for that long |
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| 1mns13 |
| I have used RSR down, Eibach Sportline and Suspension Techniques. I preferred the S/T for handling. The Sportlines are good for looks, but I don't like progressive springs for racing. |
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