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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:30 AM
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i have coilovers on my car but i dont kno what i should get or fix them because when ever i drive i can feel every bump and i was thinking of just buying new springs for the coilovers does anybody kno if that would help or should i just buy struts
 
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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What brand coilovers are those? Do you know what the spring rate is?
 
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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there nothing special the kid had em on there when i bought it but he didnt take care of the **** at all so im tryin 2 fix it up thats why i was wondering should i just buy struts or fix the coilovers up
 
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Odds are they're el cheapo coilovers. Really, there's nothing you can do for them. I'd say spring (pun intended) for a different set of coilovers and possibly new struts (if you don't get full coilovers). Keep in mind most coilovers tend to ride rougher than most standard lowering springs due to the spring rates. Ground Control offers custom spring rates, though, so I imagine with a lower rate you could have a pretty comfortable ride.
 
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thanks for the help
 
Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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i have those cheap coilovers, but with most lowering setups your going to get a stiff ride, thats what alot of people go for, what i do is shorten the strut enough that your coilover adjuster is at its lowest setting and the spring is almost compressed, tighten it up a little an its mint. rides stiff as f*kc though!
 
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