5 Things You Should Know Before Lowering Your Car

[@RobertD_83]

*A n d e v e r y t h i n g i n b e t w e e n*

[@eulisescampos4655]

When I lowered my car, I was expecting a lot of things to break but the one thing I didn’t expect was having both my fender linings and my engine splash cover to fall off on the interstate😂. Its scared the shit out of me while I was going 90 on the interstate

[@FitmentIndustries]

YIKES how is the car holding up now??

[@eulisescampos4655]

Fitment Industries its great, to be honest the lining has been the only problem I’ve had, I try my best to avoid all the shitty roads and pothole but so far that fender lining has been the only thing to fall off on me even though I have my coils almost maxed out 👌🏻

[@Htm]

that's messed up. had that happen to me @ 75. from what i heard i thought stuff got pretty damn bad, but it was just the cover. sucks big time.

[@AdrianLopez-gp9yz]

We both had the same experience but mine was in the streets💀 front fender liner burned where it connects and it hit pot hole and pushed my bumper inwards😂

[@TrollGeezus]

I was a noob back in the day in the 90s. I thought I was so cool when I lowered my car. Hit a bump and destroyed my whole exhaust system.

[@challange100]

Wow loved that you put that E38 from Romania. Cheers guys from Romania .Love what you do, keep un the good work!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thank you for the support! ❤️

[@birleanubogdan9506]

Exact ce voiam sa comentez, despre numerele de Ilfov :))

[@jondoe2099]

@@FitmentIndustries Dear Alex/Fitment, total rookie to any and all jdm/car scene stuff. I bought an 08 civic that came on used megan coils, would like to raise back up, and keep my 18s, (theyre nice), any recomendations for a sportier suspension thats not coilovers? This is a civic LX, could I just throw used SI suspension on? If so, are there more parts than coilovers? Ty guys, *love* your vids, growing addicted. P.s. you guys offer any suspention sporty in nature thats not coils?

[@youtubeaddict9393]

Man I’ve been rockin Tein lowering springs on my car for the past 15 years. Shit still runs mint😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

The ride on those Tein springs is like riding on a cloud! Thats awesome that they have lasted you that long 😂👍

[@johnboy5632]

Hi. I'm thinking about getting some Tein coilovers for my 08 infiniti g37 coupe. I think it would look dope. I had a question though. By lowering your vehicle does it affect the life of your Tires?? I heard that it does.... Would love your input....

[@kc8653]

@@johnboy5632 yes it does. And lowers the life of the rest of your suspension.

[@atej6611]

John Kuwae I got a low car with a -4 camber in the rear and -2 In the from with 0 toe all around and I can say my tires don’t look to much different tbh it hard to notice. Just get an alignment after your coilovers and have them zero out your toe cause toe will kill more then camber.

[@MiLLz830]

Flex Z?

[@danielh8368]

1. It looks better 2. It looks batter 3. It looks better 4. It looks better 5. It looks better

[@KYZ3R27]

Daniel Hudler you forgot a . in number 5

[@danielh8368]

JOSE 720 PR ur fcking right!

[@ryansteele5059]

Mindset of a ricer

[@ryansteele5059]

Bitch_I Might_Be < hurt ricer

[@ryanb7110]

#2 says "batter"

[@riejunromu5705]

Step 1: live in a country that isn't known for bumps. ...

[@SeamTressGaming]

True, or just be reckless and lost your flooring :P

[@pinetezza]

Yes! Here in western Siberia (Finland) we don't have proper roads

[@hermangustafsson6234]

well finland isn't the right country to live in then

[@MrHastleMoap]

Impossible

[@TheHanBox]

or shit road quality and torilla tavataan

[@caesarspqr5561]

There is no such thing as 5 things before lowering your car. You lower it and dont talk about it. Say the truth Alex. Scrape pride :)

[@FitmentIndustries]

Only dubbin' if you're rubbin' - Alex

[@kenwu7]

I need that sticker lol 'scrape pride' actually I'm gonna change it to scrape gang lol

[@adamb2619]

I've never met a person who has lowered a car who has 1) Not mention they lowered their car 2) Complain about their lowered car.

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

The first rule of lowering your car is....

[@elliottnorth7438]

Do a video on more in-depth suspension components. Not just lowering items. I’d like to see a video on roll centre adjustment, anti lift kits, adjust bushes for raised and lowered vehicles.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Good suggestion, we will see if we can try and make more in depth informational videos down the road for you guys! 👍

[@DanielTheMagicBum]

It would really help the people just getting into the car scene

[@VeryBadReputation]

Lowering will bring tie rods, axles, endlinks at weird angles. Most sport cars have adjustable arms, if yours doesnt you will need other control arms for wheel alignment. Lowering changes dynamic weight movement front to rear, to low rear for example might give push after apex turn. The beauty of car suspension tuning 😋

[@No_Hookshot]

Slamming your vehicle definitely is a lifestyle. And you WILL inevitably ruin/break things over time. But I'll be damned if it isn't addicting. Stanced my first vehicle over 10 years ago and still going since. Thought it'd be a fad like altezza tails and indiglo gauges...but it's straight up heroin.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

That Moist Tender Area Between My Nuts And Fartbox. Did it to my summer car, and having a blast with it. Been goin 6yrs now and all I did was swap the original front spoiler with a cheap aftermarket one. let it scrape. Other than that, I take it kinda easy so I don’t hurt it on shit roads.

[@pwnzlikeme]

MrHillfolk lowered lifestyle works fine if you dont put expensive carbon fiber bits that will get smashed or speed everywhere.

[@Htm]

true. just broke both my sideskirts last week and my bumper(fiber) 3 times over the course of a few months lol!

[@smd6141]

That Moist Tender Area Between My Nuts And Fartbox. BRUH UR PFP💀💀💀 and ur name U too old my dude😂😂😂😂

[@Thugwaffle36]

I lost 3 heat shields and replaced my whole exhaust once in the last year of driving my car. Currently i said fuck the heat shield

[@LilDylKing]

I'm one of those 12 people who own a truck and watch these videos lol

[@sharan4321]

Number 2/12 here.

[@escobar8617]

You can still slam that truck ;)

[@joshmoore594]

3/12 because I like slammed trucks 😂

[@Schmegil]

Slammed trucks are sick

[@txjulioo281]

Same idk if i should drop my truck first or do exhaust

[@russeldavid6032]

In my 350Z, I think the only lowering I'll do is the rear just to level the car's height. Just the spring mount mod.

[@shngsam8777]

OMG this is so true! i always broke things when taking apart stuff in old cars something seize, something broke just because they too old, etc etc

[@FitmentIndustries]

Damn older cars always breaking! 😂 What were you taking apart old cars for!?

[@shngsam8777]

indeed! many things just break when i took them apart. I have to take apart stuff in the process of repairing :)

[@BigBoyz33]

I bought a lowered 350z after driving a old pick up truck for 5 years and let me tell you, it such a huge change. Now im scared of pot holes and curbs lol.

[@Djrmc868Blogspot]

Just adding my two cents if you're using lowering springs instead of coilovers the struts and shocks you use should be taken into consideration, twintube vs monotube.

[@widowmaker777]

People commonly associate springs with "cheap" but they do have their benefits. They are especially nice if you winter drive your car. They won't seize and you don't need to deal with regularly cleaning your struts like coilovers.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Very solid points there 👍 And if your in the market for some lowering springs check us out! bit.ly/2LS0JQs

[@fantasyphilosophy3261]

No one gonna talk bout the homie in the back at 0:52

[@FitmentIndustries]

👀😂

[@ddanbimmer2710]

Buddy was like "who tf is talking"

[@DivoCapella]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrTruthislight]

yeah whadda prick!

[@sterlingsilver5937]

Lol

[@sketchmoon3333]

stanced 7er from Romania yasss having a stanced car here it is something. the crappy roads and giant potholes can ruin even a standard car with high ground clearance. that’s why i think a lot of carguys from here just installed an airlift kit or something similar so they won’t “kill” their car

[@pontinha]

I like the beginning of the video, the end, and "everything in between" :-)

[@caruser4]

First thing you need to know: it needs moar lower

[@wlfgrlx8577]

I don’t understand why people in videos (not real life) say “we’ll see you later.” No you won’t. You never “saw” me in the first place lol...I’ll be the one seeing you. Not the other way around. 😂

[@TsukoBlade]

It’s called a phrase

[@dmoneyswagg64]

Bob McFaddin no shit Sherlock. That didn't answer the question.

[@goldeneraproductions6128]

I want what you're smoking dawg

[@darianistead2239]

And ummm #6. If your lowering your car.. Loosen Control, trailing, A arm bolts etc so bushes aren't under tension and prematurely fail... Torque them up again with suspension set at new ride height😉

[@nallis01]

#6 Move to Florida and "Stance" your ground. The roads here in Florida are beautiful and smooth like glass. So no worries. Well, everywhere I drive that is.

[@heavychevy383]

And At The End Of The Day... it just looks better lower ...always enjoy yalls videos, thanx!

[@saivillaq]

True in my case with lowering an older car. I wanted to use coilovers to lower but on top of getting the coilovers I ended up having to replace mounting, tie rods/linkeage and such 🥶 My car does look cool standing still but yea driving on terrible roads is not a good experience for me haha but I knew what I signed up for. Hope it’ll last long

[@MaddGibby]

"And everything in between". Could be a drinking game

[@DeaDPooL-XforceX]

I cringe when I see cambered wheels, rather be flushed and offset..

[@FitmentIndustries]

The #stancelyfe isn't for everyone 😂

[@andrewdavies1312]

Me too. I enjoy the slammed look but cambered looks like its broken lol

[@chrispitre2439]

ratio

[@datgio4951]

@@chrispitre2439 L + ratio + shut up

[@zomev4961]

If your not a man say that

[@Ejiokpa16]

Agreed these are the 5 things I consider. great video. I'm about to lower my car on BC coils and I know speed bumps and certain driveways will be an issue haha...

[@pwnzlikeme]

Honestly thinking about getting some O.Z gt hlts for my mk7 gti and lowering it. I'm not big into wheels tucked into the fender, but I do love that zero wheelgap, lowered look. Trying to get the perfect fitment planned out beforehand is hard

[@dieglhix]

how did it go?

[@andyly6651]

Breaking stuff is all part of the fun, it makes me feel strong, when i am not actually. I started with "oh coilovers and wheels", now i have all adjustable arms and all new bushes on everything... 😂

[@reddragonx8799]

I have a 2000 Honda Civic DX and I'm buying every single part new a lot of money but it will riding smooth

[@matirs342]

5 things you should know before lowering your car: 1- Don't, if you live in a place with crap roads. 2- Shit is going to scrape regardless of how careful you are. There's always the slightly higher than expected speebump. Don't like widebodies or cabrios but that e36 is clean! 1:04 nice to see you're getting creative with the shots lol

[@user-en8tn4ry2p]

Mati Rs 1 is irrelevant. Everywhere has shit roads. Some of the lowest cars I know of, the owners live in places with the worst roads.

[@matirs342]

⠀ ⠀ I wasn't giving an order. Anyone is free to do whatever he wants with his stuff. It's based in my experience, take it with a grain of salt....or humour

[@rohinhans7819]

He missed one don’t live in a place where it can snow for a few months (Snow plow)

[@StarCruiser012598]

Hey, editors, I love your humor. wonderful.

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏🏼😍

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏🏼

[@DriversSide]

Very informative! I can’t wait to lower my e46 m3! It will look 10x better🏎💨

[@FitmentIndustries]

Is your M3 in our gallery yet man!?

[@DriversSide]

Fitment Industries I don’t think it is!

[@DriversSide]

How do I get it in your gallery?

[@mattewalker_]

I’m a truck owner and I’m heated

[@FitmentIndustries]

Why tho!?

[@SnuggleSloth68]

Why, people slam trucks all the time

[@getchasome6230]

I'd be heated if I drove a Ford too bud.

[@killer_bro_empireitsme3613]

@@getchasome6230 Haha Haha

[@Locallybuiltauto]

I have H&R lowering springs and they look really good

[@gingersquatch9844]

I have a 97 Honda Civic Coupe that I am replacing all of the suspension components with adjustable/urethane bushings before I get my coilovers. After that I will be upgrading my brakes.

[@SyDiko]

#1 tip is after the install, get an alignment :P

[@ChriE45]

I slammed on coils and then the strut body blew up my CV boots. not a good time. this is a great video

[@timboslice3294]

Coilovers & sway bars = handles like a champ

[@brettrobinson7486]

Step six: get as many adjustable componets as you need. Do some research on what your car does when you slam it in terms of wheel alignment. When I dumped my scion frs the rear went from -.5 camber and 0 toe to -3 and -5 camber and alot of toe in and alot of toe out. Because of that you’re going to want some adjustment so you can have the looks and actually drive straight

[@FitmentIndustries]

Good advise! Do you have any pics of the FRS now?

[@brettrobinson7486]

Fitment Industries well not yet, the wheels and tires i had order from fitment industries and im actually working on getting the adjusting i mentioned dialed in

[@FitmentIndustries]

Well we appreciate your business and hope to see pics soon! 🤟

[@Frankiegisme]

This video was put together very well. I just subbed, but you guys deserve a ton more!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks Frankie!

[@tankconnors7323]

I lowered my Rx8.. no problems so far...looks SWEEEETTT

[@fxgfilms5673]

Love watching your videos, so when I get a project car I know what to do to it.

[@rjallenbach1]

People forget or have no clue how important sway bars, bushings, and various other components play a huge role in handling

[@FitmentIndustries]

PREACH!!!🙏🏼💯

[@BedazzledChanclas]

TRD springs here and love em

[@Literrrr]

Great video as always. Good tips and helpful for many people!

[@FitmentIndustries]

❤️

[@Liemannes]

You deserve way more then 1 mil subscribers

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thank you dude hopefully we will get there some day! 🙏

[@josetapparo9194]

thanks for the reference to Ayrton Senna. I'm Brazilian and we are proud of him. 🇧🇷

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

Well my Accord, is lowered on Function and Form type one Coilovers, it was Lowered in 2016, and I drove it around lowered in 2016 for 2 months. Then stored it then took it out of storage in 2017, drove it twice last year in the Summer, then stored it again. i didn't install any camber kits, when I installed my Coilovers, but I can confirmed that it does ride like shit and so does my Corolla on Tein S Tech Lowering Springs, once you change the ride height in a car Lowering Springs, Coilovers, or Air lift Suspension it doesn't matter it will still ride like shit because the car is closer to the ground, so you feel bumps, on the road more and the stiffness, your car had when it was stock disappears. I have to drive extra careful in my Accord, because it's almost touching the ground. I can't go into certain driveways or over Speed Bumps, in plazas, cause my car is too low and it scapes but I'm ok with that I like my cars slammed.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Driving a slammed car is a commitment to say the least! 😂

[@mro-aviation]

Gravecb7 Accord ... Never go full rice....

[@Mrlolibre]

You'd be surprised how well a lowered car can feel (I'm not talking about slammed and tires tucking) with quality parts. Form and function coilovers are crap and so are all the other $800-1600ish range of coilovers. Go KW or Ohlins coilovers and get it properly dialed in and it should ride good. Lowering springs paired with custom valved dampers such as Konis or Bilstiens can ride and perform excellent as well.

[@andeleputo89]

Mr O what so rice about a lowered accord? Lol incompetent loser

[@akaSouths]

Mr O Shutup moron

[@scorpionwins6378]

What about those who don't necessarily want to "slam" their car to the ground, rather a 1" to a 1.5" drop max just to remove some of the unwanted fender gap? I have a set of KYB struts that are waiting to go in but the only problem is I can't find lowering springs anywhere that will give me the desired stance I'm looking for. And please don't say cut the springs because I don't have the equipment or the know how for that.

[@Jonjims1532]

I'm just here because I find Alex entertaining. I'm not sure why. Keep up the videos though bro.

[@FitmentIndustries]

He's a little weird sometimes... - Mario

[@Jonjims1532]

Fitment Industries I bet! When you spend a lot of time around cars, you tend to be a little strange. 😂😂😂

[@Nathan15038]

Yes going over like potholes or speed bombs suck with lower cars because if you don’t go over it right your entire bottom scratched especially where I live or like the roads that suck because the city doesn’t really bother fixing it but tips for going over a bump or like steep incline like your driveway or gas station go diagonal

[@ProjectExMachina]

I would like a video about how to make your car super comfortable and smooth... on a budget

[@bulbusscion4235]

I DONT EVEN HAVE A CAR

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thats a shame bro but if you did have a car you would wanna upload it to our gallery at bit.ly/2obqAZQ 🤙

[@SirNippletonMcSugarteets]

THEN BUY ONE DAMMIT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@scarface706]

Loser

[@patrikpolda]

Don't worry I haven't got a car too.

[@RedRoses71]

Same

[@stevensanchez330]

Finally you show Elon musks car , nice 👍🏼

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thank you🖤 -Jasper

[@joehunsberger8721]

Thank you for telling me that I need to know more b4 I lower my vehicle. Very informative

[@bbuny10]

Is air ride suspension an option that will not get destroyed with bad roads? I live in Minnesota and our roads can be really bad with pothole, bumps, dips ect. or freshly done essentially. also, how does driving through snowy conditions effect a lowered car? How do you adjust for the snow?

[@kaiserzen8389]

Also be prepared to lose your fender splash shields rubbing tires while doing 75 down the highway. Fun times.

[@omgisweps]

Rawmania on track babyyyy

[@BlownMiataGuy]

@fitment industries the first thing ppl should do when lowering their car is get a skid plate to save their oil pans!! Especially if they live in areas with bad roads.. how could you forget that??

[@Captain_Kid]

I️ got an idea for you guys. The truth about series but on cars. Like evo, sti, gti, so on and so on 🙏🏿

[@FitmentIndustries]

Good idea that might be on the list!

[@slodvlproductions2297]

Thats funny lol I lowered my car while this video was being uploaded and didnt see it till after I was done 😂😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

Perfect timing right 😂 what kind of coil overs do you have?

[@slodvlproductions2297]

Fitment Industries I got some budget raceland coilovers, your video helped me see the good in them and to give them a chance and I'm not disappointed. For the price these are great. I'll be uploading my new pictures with the wheels I got from you guys onto your gallery soon

[@DrewHughesMusic]

Great video. I wish I knew more about rebound, spring rates etc ... hint hint I work in a garage and often see cars that have just had cheap coilovers fitted and it basically ruined the car

[@FitmentIndustries]

R.I.P

[@silk94]

nice to see a car from romania in your video :)

[@FitmentIndustries]

Absolutely! 🇷🇴

[@Xernive]

Modding a 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback EX-L (FK7). Any recommendations on how to get started or what to do for lowering it?

[@uglydudejdm4438]

Bru that thumbnail. Please let me get this picture 😭😍😍

[@scottarvidson8585]

Lol i own a 2013 denali hd duramax and a 2015 evo gsr. Here to learn. People need to stop getting butthurt over youtube. Your guys videos are great. Also live in Wi. Where is fitment located?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Appleton WI!

[@scottarvidson8585]

Neat im in oshkosh.

[@cameronbell8791]

3:30 Those wheels caught me off guard, I wanted to hate them but then rewound the clip and loved them 😅 Super wierd wheel but I like it alot, especially in the bronze type color

[@xpmark1]

If you want to drop the front fairly extreme like 4 inches with lowering coil springs and or drop spindles, how do you deal with the issue of the tires rubbing the inner wheel wells.

[@Edge5055]

Can you go into what is needed to dial in your suspensions and the science?

[@mdavid7149]

You filmed this like a 90s sitcom I fuxk wit ittttt switch cam play the game turn to cam cut to scenery...bong

[@vanhalenman60]

you guys should do a video on how to tinker with coil overs

[@FitmentIndustries]

Good suggestion!

[@plasticacaria6427]

I lowered my car and then watched this video 😂

[@kingcarterslums4400]

You chose violence two years ago lmao

[@jake10386]

Is that Jasper’s E36? That’s dope

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks homie! -Jasper

[@wangruochuan]

have a e46. and keeping it all stock only messing with my other car. why? once you touch them suspension, shits start deteriorate one another. theres curse in old bmw. once you get them, all them ball joint and axle rubber boot would automatically crash and go bad.

[@isaiahtaylor1263]

Yea I just slammed my infiniti q50 on coilovers but still gotta get rear toe arms to get my alignment back to factory

[@hammerhome7879]

We really need a run down on which performance shocks offer the best handling AND RIDE QUALITY with "simple" lowering springs.. Koni STR-T -Tokico Illumina's -KYB- Bilstien ???

[@jakeschultz2183]

Shocks, skid plates, body braces, exhaust, and most importantly, the tires you want

[@mammoth-puppy3246]

That foosball shot was so cheesy. Well done

[@dvizuals5747]

where do you guys find ur clips of these clean edits of cars there’re all clean!!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Man all of our clips are done in house at our shop!!! 🙏

[@stefbacum4454]

Wow. The Low number plate and the first black bmw is from Romania :))

[@xcpryt]

I'm thinking of getting 12-15 HSi Skunk2 lowering springs

[@FitmentIndustries]

What kind of car are you would you throw them on!?

[@astrillexyt7843]

I love stance but I can’t with my roads... there is gravel so should I buy bags?? I own a 2002 Rsx...what airbags would you recommend?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hey man I have here a link to our Air Suspension for your car let us know if you have any questions! bit.ly/2vxX5US

[@OrSarusi]

Great video!

[@bakersfieldmazdateam119]

0:41 Your friend was tripping for a second there.

[@zeddrotten6098]

As a e46 owner who got his shit lowered.. I must say that finding a parking spot in Bucharest is a pain in the ass at times. Still, I'm not planning on reverting it.

[@FitmentIndustries]

LOL RIP💀 You should upload your ride to our gallery! bit.ly/2obqAZQ

[@fifdude93]

Is it better to buy wheels and tires first or coils? Or both at the same time?

[@FitmentIndustries]

I mean I would go with both at the same time to kill two birds with one stone if you can! 😂

[@fifdude93]

@@FitmentIndustries Bet!🤙🏾 Thanks guys!

[@fifdude93]

@@FitmentIndustries I went into your site and I'm trying to go forged wheels gloss black, maybe 5 spoke staggered. Front 275/40/20 and 315/30/20 rear?:p possible on a R/T 2016 Dodge charger rwd?

[@Guitarbuff1996]

I noticed you guys noticed you guys had Wisconsin plates on the LP and golf, if you guys are in Wisconsin, where in Wisconsin?

[@FitmentIndustries]

In the fox valley area brotha! 👍

[@e90baby]

I'm thinking about put some coilovers on my Lexus is350 2007, I don't race it I just want to get a nice fitment and maybe improve handling. Will the coilovers last? I live in Washington state if that makes a difference

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hey man, Honestly coilovers will usually last you the duration that you are driving that car but variables like how much you drive the car and such play into effect. If you want to see any coilovers we have available check out our site! 👍bit.ly/2OyRQNr

[@alexz3692]

How many miles does coilovers usually last?

[@FitmentIndustries]

We have seen a lot of people we know who drive with coil overs daily and they have lasted them until the car breaks. A lot of the time though it does depend on a lot of variables circling the idea of how you drive your car! I hope this helps 🤟

[@havardty5289]

Two weeks

[@george9267]

This video was made a day after I lowered my car ... thank

[@sterlingsilver5937]

Thank you.

[@nb-mf1tw]

ARE-TON SENNA you got me fucked up alex 😂😂

[@yutosi2109]

It sucks because everything just sounds loud. I went over a small bump nothing that was going to mess up my ride and it still scared me going over it. I was going slow too because i was just leaving from a stop.

[@TimWrightDr]

I love the guys in the background!

[@81quiroz]

I just want to get a great drive experience and a little more control and they said tein will be best for that

[@stefa4013]

Looking at my local roads it's either perfectly smooth or a 30ish cm difference in height because why would you straighten the ground before you make a road? Hmmm yeah since my work is past the shit road I guess I have to wait to put some coilovers on my daily :( RIP