Lowering Springs vs Coilovers

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On this week's Two Minute Tuesday we discuss whether or not you should go with lowering springs or coilovers for your suspension setup!
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[@jasontafao6193]

Great video man, one of the best vids when comparing coilovers vs lowering springs.

[@tony_woo]

Short and simple vid. Nicely done.

[@jGRite]

One of those Fortune Auto automatically adjustable coil. That way I can set the ride height according to whatever I'm doing.

[@brunomesta1362]

Thank you bro you answered the questions I had floating around in my head perfectly

[@thegamermechanic2970]

Great video! Subscribed! I look forward to watch more!

[@synaptik111]

Great information that convinced me to look at going with KW H.A.S. springs for my S5 as I'm looking to do occasional autox, canyon runs, and/or track days.

[@gr0mania]

I had them on my s4, I thought they were a little bouncy

[@synaptik111]

Thanks for the feedback. After doing some more research I actually changed my mind, and decided to go with the Bilstein PSS10s on my S5. I’m saving up to get them sometime in the spring of 2024.

[@theman3343]

I bought a set of RCE yellows with intentions of eventually upgrading to coilovers, and while I still plan on upgrading soon, I absolutely love these springs. They are a noticeable bit stiffer, while also lowering the ride height a tad. You can feel that these aren't going to get bouncy after a year or so. While they are a little more expensive than other options and don't provide as much drop, they are absolutely the choice to make for springs.

[@SubiSpeed]

They have definitely been the go to for a lot of our customers!

[@Blanco_SubieForester]

Did you ever buy the Coilovers? And how are the RCE yellows holding up?

[@jayandrusiak]

I’m not an expert but I believe ride gets bouncy when struts go bad not springs. Ride gets harsh when springs go bad

[@theman3343]

@@jayandrusiak using the strut outside of it's expected range (stock spring) wears them quicker

[@nobody.no-one]

Nice infos hope ull gain 100k and beyond asap. Cheersss

[@Artzthen]

Hello friend, I loved the video. I have a question. I have a 2020 c43 amg. It has a factory system to adjust it and I don't want to delete it. I just want to lower it a little. What do you recommend? Thank you.

[@slishady1]

Are the tein endurapro plus struts paired with a tein lower spring a good setup for my sti sedan?

[@juanoterorey9809]

hey guys! greetings from argentina. i ve got a mk4 jetta on eibach pro kit lowering springs, i think that the owner had the original struts modified when he install those springs but, the problem i ve been having is that when i load up de jetta for a road trip and fill up the trunk and throw a couple of my buddies in the back i get some rubb between the wheel arch and the wheel...so my question for you guys is: could it bee that the struts have been messed with in a way thar compromises de loading capability or is it only the fact of lowering the car wich makes the rubb to happen?? what should i do?? i ve been asking around but none of y local shops gave me a straight answer. thanks! and great video!

[@SataniaMcDowel]

I don't track or autocross my Mazda 2 but I want mines lowered... should I need coilovers still or I'm good with just lowering springs? :)

[@Cfox2000]

I’ve lowered all my cars most luck using the Tein Flex A using the Electronic Dampening! Amazing setup! I have tried just lowering springs. That broke my shocks. I then used new shocks and lowering springs - shocks were adjustable- but for the quality and price point Tein has everyone beat.

[@mro-aviation]

I love Tein, I want to get the electronic dampening when I do.

[@jayandrusiak]

Crap, I’ve been trying to decide between low springs and the Tein electric dampeners (for a 92’ 3000gt that had original electronic suspension.) I’m now forking up an extra $600 for the Tein due to your advice. Thanks 😂

[@Cfox2000]

@@jayandrusiak there is a GPS option also, I used for Autocross. It was a great feature also

[@gruvygraphics9984]

Do I need to remove rear springs when installing rear coilovers ?

[@jakjak258]

Do I need camber kit with spings that lower oem ones of 40mm for an Audi a3 2007 please? Thanks

[@AllanDelosReyes]

RCE spring should work with 245/40/18.5 35mm offset no rub issue?

[@stupidloco6921]

For a truck would springs or coil overs be better?

[@greube51]

I went with the rce yellow springs on my 17 wrx and I love the way the car sits and handles. I daily my car so it was the perfect option for me

[@SubiSpeed]

Glad to hear that you're enjoying your RCE Yellows! It definitely shows how much thought and development they put into their kit.

[@mauriciosolis7256]

you got an ig? i'd like to see a pic of how it sits bro

[@greube51]

Mauricio Solis I just posted a before and after pic instagram.com/p/Bu7SylBF6Zt/?igshid=kklkw910zzmv

[@ironskater121]

Wise Guyz dude how has your car been holding up tho ? Wanna get these on my 18 wrx but heard you need different struts

[@j0rg3_s1lv4]

Have a 2015 WRX with 32K miles. I installed the RCE Yellow springs 4 years ago haven’t had any issues with the struts yet. They been holding well after 4 years.

[@fatality_don7813]

What coilovers can be used on the Toyota RAV4 xa30

[@caleb4847]

Can I put those lowering rce yellow springs on my 2003 Subaru liberty rx

[@dadaUnts]

Hello, I have a 2020 Honda Odyssey Touring, I need help deciding if I should get Coilovers or Lowering Springs? I don't want to mess up my suspension, just enought to keep the gap less, plus the stance #VanKultureCanada , please help me decide, thanks

[@holyjellyx7758]

Just got a set of ohlins from you guys. It is another level coilovers. Worth every penny

[@SubiSpeed]

Ohlins have always been known for their quality and performance and they continue to deliver! Running a set on my own car and I was impressed myself.

[@holyjellyx7758]

SubiSpeed And you had the best price with 10% off. I am so happy :)

[@CR7Update]

Are coilovers universal? Can they be put on any car once you get them?

[@nylaxd1223]

I have a 2016 sentra SV DEEP PEARL BLUE...putting on 17 inch MST MT 13 RIMS..BLACK INSIDE..SILVER OUTSIDE...GOLD LIP...BEAUTIFUL RIM but i just want some lowering or the car wont look how i want it to look....so just springs will do...my racing days and showing off days are over but i still like my rides to look nice..been messing with cars since 1987!!! M3...M5...300 ZX TWIN TURBO...AND A BENZ 300E COUPE....BEEN THERE DONE THAT!!

[@tshepopila-7537]

What are disadvantages of cutting springs n of using coils

[@robertcarreno4444]

camry se24, coilovers or springs ?

[@yungkev1792]

What are some good springs for a infinit g35?

[@drunkenp0t]

H&R sports lowering springs with kyb 4 AGX shocks, that's my setup.

[@tysoncamaro9408]

Which was better comfort for my car

[@flecjl]

Go to mid-range coilover for a daily driver?

[@kiddo4297]

rce yellows go on a mazda6 grand touring ?

[@jackbryant8]

Can someone answer : People in Taiwan always said not to change the low spring only. Cause it’s will damage the stock struts. I really doubt that. I just want to low my car and not spending too much money.

[@robertdelgado5236]

Great Video

[@TienDuong1997]

I support to use lowering spring for my Camry 2015 xle ( front 1" and rear 1.5" EIBACH) . And I gonna buy 20" BBS wheels ( tire 245/35zR20). So, is there any issue when I low my car down ?

[@GarrettFrostyy]

Might have an issue when hitting speed bumps or potholes.. shouldn’t be too bad though

[@FrankieGRAI]

Awesome video! For those VW Jetta MK4 enthusiasts out there (that have experience with various coilovers), what is the best suspension system for a daily drive VW JETTA GLI 2004 2.8L VR6 24v (BDF) six speed. H&R, Bilstein, Eibach, KW, Koni or KSport, or perhaps a mix and match, or something else? I want quality materials, able to go low (at least 2") and not too stiff. Any opinions out there? Please reply to my message.

[@avothebozo6321]

Lmk if u find out I’m in the same boat haha

[@motivation-24X7]

Go for tein

[@FrankieGRAI]

@@motivation-24X7 Thank you for the advise. I appreciate it. This community of VW Jetta's MK4 had tried them all, so is good to know from the community.

[@luvhcchris]

I got the Swift from you guys. Wanna install them so badly but too busy :(

[@SubiSpeed]

Weather is warming up, get to it!!!

[@steveperez9594]

I get a Nissan Sentra b17 what I should have to put coilovers or springs ?

[@kamren4703]

Steve Perez spend that money on a tutor. After that, get some coilovers.

[@Fl4tFour4]

How fast will the RCE Yellows shorten the life of the stock struts on an STi?

[@SubiSpeed]

RCE has taken the time to properly develop their springs to perfectly match up with the OEM struts so you don't have to worry about that.

[@FYC0069]

Read nasioc, they destroy your struts, depends on the car but can take as little as 10k miles

[@j0rg3_s1lv4]

Have a 2015 WRX with 32K miles. Installed the RCE Yellow 4 years ago when the car had about 3K miles and the struts are still in good condition. No issues yet.

[@kimcason8764]

Great Video. To the Point Thank you..! Cheers All kim in Oz. 😎

[@edwinlacbay5515]

I want my corolla to have a one finger gap in front and 2 finger gap in rear can i use lowering spring? How I can achieve those heights easily?

[@phodacbitch]

You have to fuck the muffler

[@rydomo]

Got the RCE yellows on my 15 STI but I need some of those gen 7 coilovers

[@SubiSpeed]

No better time than now! www.subispeed.com/2015-subaru-sti/suspension/fortune-auto-gen-7-500-series-2015-wrx-sti#.XIg4Kx5OmdM

[@mauriciosolis7256]

you got an ig bro? i'd love to see how it sits i'm thinking of getting the rce yellows

[@rydomo]

Mauricio Solis @rydom

[@JJPROyota]

Im on BC Racing and after riding in my bros WRX on RCEs...BCs ride softer and better than RCEs

[@TungTatK]

Anyone ever purchased the tein street basis? And would they be a great choice for a wrx thats daily driven

[@mro-aviation]

I used to have Tein SS 16 way adjustable coilovers back in 2003 until I wrecked my car in late 2004. They're similar for what they're intended for, I loved the ability to change my heith and the adjustable bound/rebound to cruise like a cadi or stiff as a board. I think I will go with Tein again when I replace my stock shocks on my sti , I want to be able to jump her LOL

[@ulyssesphani4770]

Thank you

[@brandoncoe8852]

Press the lowering springs a bit more I installed once and it’s a “soft ride”

[@PyroVulpes]

What do you recommend to get about a 0.5 to 1" drop without compromising ride quality too much?

[@dewjustin]

Springs

[@iluvimports]

RCE Yellow would be perfect for you

[@cristoferhernandez1]

So if I just want to go about an inch low you recommend springs ?

[@imprezaguy9958]

Most definitely

[@daniielllll975]

did you get any ?

[@Tarmac2021]

I just pressed the like button and boom to 2K!

[@djchocolatte1]

Great vid...broke it down to me

[@Mlbcano]

What kind of coilovers can I put on my 2017 Nissan Rouge ? I want to go low but not way to low, once’s you go low with springs you’ll always stay low with springs & that’s once reason why I don’t want springs 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@EbolaSquirrel]

Anthony Barriento look it up lmao

[@elir.torres8642]

lol

[@amangodara1772]

Amazing info 👍🏼

[@xnameless7260]

17 exl accord needs me some low on god.

[@impactplayr3d]

So no issue just using the springs with factor shocks/struts?

[@SNIPERBOYAJ]

Please answer

[@marc07112]

can you guys do a vid on wheels sizez with tires and lowering spring and coilovers?

[@SubiSpeed]

We have a wheel fitment video that basically covers it. We usually recommend an 18x9.5 +38 with a 255/35/18 tire.

[@marc07112]

@@SubiSpeed I want to know if you can fit a 19x10 wheel with coilovers. I've been looking but I haven't seen anything. I assume you have to roll the fenders but I just want to see if a 10" wide wheel would fit with coilovers, I think it would make the STI look AMAZING.

[@ZallZdubs]

Springs are the way for me in Australia coilovers are illegal unless professional installed which cost around $700 💀

[@jauxed]

I yet to see a lowering springs on subaru that is even, most are the back is lower than the front...why is that?

[@yngfljm2277]

I too would like to know

[@garyy3758]

I hace owned 3 bc coilovers and they all had knocking and banging noises, ride was crap too.

[@eduardosantiago4324]

Cusco!!

[@LotusYajTV]

What's the intro music?

[@camtoce]

Gave me the exact information I needed lol

[@anthonyelizarraraz7010]

2 mins was up !

[@Oldschool503]

i just ordered the fa 500 gen 7

[@SubiSpeed]

Excited to actually get our hands on a set.

[@dewjustin]

When are these supposed to ship out? I just ordered a set for my wrx. Thanks

[@hmoobtsihlubhmoobvwj1807]

What is the best drop spring for original shock??

[@SubiSpeed]

We highly recommend you check out the FactionFab lowering springs: www.subispeed.com/search?q=factionfab%20lowerin&hPP=12&idx=products&p=0

[@joseomarrivera8378]

What about Swift lowering springs?

[@BplexOnline]

im on a budget and i need lowering springs on my e70 x5

[@kizuna3374]

Waiting on that jdm facelift grill before i change my whole front end :/

[@SubiSpeed]

I'm waiting too 🙁

[@farhanauni6471]

stock spring is more comfortable than spring sport. my question, is adjustable can get the comfort after lowered the car?

[@AcheLone]

no way

[@farhanauni6471]

@@AcheLone even high low soft hard?

[@AcheLone]

@@farhanauni6471 yeah.....although some said ohlins, aragosta which cost a bomb will give a kind of comfort.....otherwise...a twin tube adjustable will give a close feel to lowered spring + sport absorber combo....even that there is some difference...affordable adjustable monotube....forget about comfort....

[@Ice_Silver_WRX]

How do air lift suspensions compare to coilovers and lowering springs? ie. performance, lowering, and ride quality

[@stefan_4508]

Way worse handling and ride quality than even stock suspension but convenient to easily slam or raise vehicle at any time

[@cruzweston7630]

I brought a brand new set of bc golds br and they suck balls I spent 1800 to lower my car bugger all more then factory waste of money.

[@garyy3758]

Same here, BC coilovers uncomfortable and they have a knock noise. Just rubbish.

[@luisb3786]

Need me some coil overs

[@SubiSpeed]

Get you some coilovers!

[@marc07112]

what about for wheel clearance?

[@SubiSpeed]

Can you elaborate?

[@jeremybrown8654]

What if I want a wider wheel than stock?

[@flyingdagger97]

is a 2 inch lowering spring still daily drivable?

[@SubiSpeed]

Depends on the area you live in and if you're comfortable driving around a lowered car as well as dealing with a stiffer suspension.

[@thegamermechanic2970]

In the Springfield surrounding area 2 inch is perfect! But, the truth still remains is that of the location.

[@comptonbornraised5873]

The Mechanic's Quest wait why does it matter about where I live??

[@ThatRedNismo]

Compton Born & Raised Think about it, if you live in a very hilly area or a city with parking garages/speed bumps everywhere that you will need to clear, going lower won’t be as easy as being in a small town with few hills and no bumps. Make sense?

[@comptonbornraised5873]

Davis Hirsch yeah, live in Compton.. speed bumps, potholes and all parking garages lol but the springs im looking at is 1.5inch is that still bad... /:

[@ltdfern1496]

interesting.

[@grapeeggplant3863]

Budget this turns into budget that. And before you know it you have a cheap rice rocket sitting next to you. Take your time and save your money to put some nice stuff into your cars people.

[@mattholmes8214]

Lowering!? I need a lift #frostheavesNpotholes 😂

[@jackbooth6668]

Matt Holmes for real brother

[@mattholmes8214]

@Landon Rabito fuck off

[@electricpaisy6045]

What I don't understand is why does everybody call it coilovers? Isn't the stock suspension that comes from the factory the same thing just less good? What's the difference betwwen coilovers and a stock suspension?

[@MB88977]

Xoilovers are adjustable but stock isn't ig

[@electricpaisy6045]

@@MB88977 oh. In my language that would be called threaded suspension since all suspensions I know except for air ride and leaf springs have coilsprings over the shock absorbers so I don't really understand the reason to call them that way.

[@MB88977]

@@electricpaisy6045 I checked online "coilover" is short for coil spring over shock absorber lol

[@electricpaisy6045]

@@MB88977 exactly. So that just what every basic ass stock suspension on a family van is. No?

[@MB88977]

@@electricpaisy6045 yup lmao

[@JuanGarcia-wv5gr]

What the fuck does damping mean?

[@nelc2399]

Stock is the best if you aren’t track nor street race.

[@slumygoat]

nel c dosent look the best though lls

[@Rebirth3362]

Damien Brown doesn’t matter to me. Function > form

[@nevagonlose4445]

Sounds like coilovers the way to go

[@jt.8144]

For Everyday driving. Keep it stock.

[@user-fw3sw7qx1u]

Lol that intro

[@serks8297]

Yo was yo pinky finger broken?

[@Pinkielover]

Stock is the best.

[@Nate-uw8oe]

Every reviewer acts like everyone’s taking they’re car to the track & never want to mention which is better for COMFORTABILITY daily driving these shitty roads 🤡

[@zigwil153]

There IS no comparison. Grandmas know coilovers are better. All about the cash!

[@KidTakeFlight]

Good video I’m not watching fitment industries 12 minute video to describe a simple comparison lmao talk about taking advantage

[@TheDoctor46vr]

You don't know the difference in terms of lap time on track between the two do you?

[@doingbratneshay4208]