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Re: Dropzone springs
please do a little searching, lots of people have asked this.
Re: Dropzone springs
no problem with stock springs
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Re: Dropzone springs
if you don`t want a harsh(er) ride, don`t lower your car...
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Re: Dropzone springs
they stiffen the chassis, which is a good thing. But it's not going to physically change how much grip the car has. It doesn't play with the actual dynamics of the car.Originally posted by mx-k:
What is the purpose of them then? Are they only good if you use them along with other suspension upgrades, or are they just there for looks?
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Re: Dropzone springs
dropzone springs are equally as ****ty as their coilovers.
if you do decide to buy dropzones, you'll find that buying the ford escort ones will save you a lot of money. I've seen some sellers seling them for $55 plus shipping for the escorts, and since they are all the smae, you might as well buy those.
if you do decide to buy dropzones, you'll find that buying the ford escort ones will save you a lot of money. I've seen some sellers seling them for $55 plus shipping for the escorts, and since they are all the smae, you might as well buy those.
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Re: Dropzone springs
get zx2 struts with your stock springs. if you want better handling or more lowering then get springs. good struts will greatly improve your handling.Originally posted by mx-k:
That just it, i dont really want to lower my car (well by any significant amount) but I will sacrifice some comfort for better handling. However I hear alot of people complain of certain springs/coilovers being much too stiff, so I just want a happy median.[/QB]
Re: Dropzone springs
i have drop zone coil overs and modified stuts and its a bumpy ride but pretty much any thing to lower your car is going to be bumpy, my car is lowered about 4 mabey 4 1/2
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Re: Dropzone springs
OMG! "4 maybe 4 1/2"???
dudez, is that possible??? WOW! well i HAD dropzones on, and i dropped those cute lil springs down as far as the coilovers would go, and i only acheived a 2" drop. that was far enuff tho, without scraping something!
as for handling, dropzone springs are just as good as other coilovers, since they have high spring rates and keep you flat in the corners. it was like a go-kart! lol
as for ride quality.. they're bumpy. so if you're ok with a stiffer ride, then go for it! i have some up for sale if you ever want to go that route. but definitely get perf. struts first. good luck mang
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dudez, is that possible??? WOW! well i HAD dropzones on, and i dropped those cute lil springs down as far as the coilovers would go, and i only acheived a 2" drop. that was far enuff tho, without scraping something!
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as for handling, dropzone springs are just as good as other coilovers, since they have high spring rates and keep you flat in the corners. it was like a go-kart! lol
as for ride quality.. they're bumpy. so if you're ok with a stiffer ride, then go for it! i have some up for sale if you ever want to go that route. but definitely get perf. struts first. good luck mang
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Re: Dropzone springs
oh my bad.. didnt read ur first post --
staying stock height with perf. handling = KYB GR-2 Struts for sure. they're stronger than zx2's and stay at oem size. go for it you won't regret the difference!![Werd :werd:](./images/smilies/werd.gif)
staying stock height with perf. handling = KYB GR-2 Struts for sure. they're stronger than zx2's and stay at oem size. go for it you won't regret the difference!
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Re: Dropzone springs
LOLOriginally posted by maddzoom:
i have drop zone coil overs and modified stuts and its a bumpy ride but pretty much any thing to lower your car is going to be bumpy, my car is lowered about 4 mabey 4 1/2
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