Are lowering springs rice/cheap?

[briancl]

Hey everyone,

Lately have been getting the itch to get wheels/tires, so springs are necessary for the best look. What's holding me back is spending large amounts for proper coilovers or sleeves, with no intention of every adjusting ride height.

Now springs are very affordable and get the job done, but it is so difficult to get over the notion and memories of lowering cars with springs in the fast and furious days. Is it possible to retain close to OEM as possible with an improved look? I don't want to sacrifice any aspect of the car, so the only way I am switching is if EDC and all stock functionality is all retained.

Will dealers give you hassle for a lowered car with extended warranty? That is a main concern as well.

Thanks!

[Vic311]

Rice

Anytime you mod the car the dealer can hassel you over the components you've modified. Or try to draw a line to the mods as the reason for your issue. In the end, its a crap shoot.

[JEllis]

You could always do EDC compatible springs like Dinan lowering springs.

[vastano]

Originally Posted by JEllis

You could always do EDC compatible springs like Dinan lowering springs.

I'm pretty sure all springs are EDC compatible. I would suggest Swift springs, I love mine. Great ride, minimal body roll, great performance.

[gazosnic]

there is noting rice about spring (unless your the guy that cuts his springs lol). get a good set and call it done if your not tracking the car. Eibach, h&r would both be fine choices.

[isherdholi]

Stock suspension is coilover suspension. (Well, at the front anyway)

The stock shocks are very good, so paired with a decent set of springs, like Eibachs, you can achieve a very good set up for not too much financial outlay. Nothing rice about that.

[JEllis]

Originally Posted by vastano

I'm pretty sure all springs are EDC compatible. I would suggest Swift springs, I love mine. Great ride, minimal body roll, great performance.

All springs will work with EDC suspensions but Dinan specifically markets theirs to be compatible with EDC. Read into that what you will.

Swift does make a great spring.

[1MOREMOD]

Like someone said any spring is edc compatibe. Its the dampers that adjust with the edc, I too would recommend swift.

[325rider]

Got Eibach and love mine. IF anything I wish they were lower so Swift may be a good shot if you're thinking Eibach is too high.

Although, it is nice not worrying about scraping/slamming anywhere. It is an expensive car after all (compared to my e46 325 :P)

[Kunman]

what is the best spring setup for handling?

[4corners]

The M235i Racing uses this setup:

KW dampers
H&R suspension springs
Front: H&R anti-roll bar (2-way)
Rear: H&R anti-roll bar

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=924217

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by Kunman

what is the best spring setup for handling?

Stock

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Kunman

what is the best spring setup for handling?

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Stock

I have stock with EDC, but when i'm reading on here reviews (threads) with Swift/R spec springs vs stock it seems Swift springs are the winner in handling and looks (stance) is way better too ?