i have skunk2 springs on my car but its not as low as i want it so i was thinkng of getting skunk2 coilover sleeves since i have kyb gas shocks but i saw some matrix colivers for $100 cheaper so does it matter which ones i get since i got the kyb gas shocks


and i heard you shouldnt really lower your car with kyb shocks is that true

 

Which kyb shocks do u have?

Matrix is junk, don't bother with them.

 

there gr-2 gas shocks

 

The GR2s will not be able to handle the spring rates from the Skunk2 springs, let alone the drop. You're going to need to buy new shocks(either KYB AGXs or Koni Yellows), in order to run any decent coilover kit.

OR, this might be the best and cheapest, not to mention most comfortable...Buy the Ground Control sleeve coilovers and ask for custom rates of maybe 250 in/lbs for the front and rear. The GC coilovers with custom rates it about $100 more than the Skunk2s, but you won't have to buy new shocks, so it'll actually be a lot cheaper...Just don't slam ur car And it should be ok. Ride should be pretty smooth with that too.

 

since i have 16 inch rims would it work if i get 14 or 15 inch rims on the car to lower it

 

No because when u reduce the size of the wheel, the sidewall of tire must increase to keep the speedometer and odmeter correct. Wether it's a 14" wheel or a 16" wheel, the overall diameter for both are the same(well real close atleast). So becuase of this, no, switching wheels will not lower ur car.

 

You can lower on the KYB GR-2's, but you are extremely limited in what springs/coilovers you can use, as they are less versatile and are intended as an OEM replacement, thus designed to perform best with stock springs. They can't really handle much of a drop, and only really soft spring rates.

The KYB AGX shocks on the other hand will handle this kind of stuff.