Abramite

iTrader: (1)

I've been gathering tons of info on lowering springs for the X Coupe, lots of mixed reviews, I would like to get a general idea of which one would work best for me before I pull the trigger.

If you could just answer the following:

1) What springs do you have?
2) Overal drop front/back
3) Camber kit? (Y/N)
4) Curent shocks? Stock or aftermarket?
5) Rims. Stock or aftermarket?
6) Ride quality vs stock. 1-10 higher the better
7) Quick pros and cons

And finally a pic would be nice.

Hopefully I get enough posts to weigh my options and make a pick.

viventi

I had Eibach Pro Kits on my X coupe previously. I dont know the drop in inches but anything is better than stock. They really didnt need a camber kit. Used stock shocks. I have M45s wheels. Ride quality was pretty much the same IMO. Only con was that they werent low enough for me. I took them off after 2 months and got coilovers.

This was it back then...

Bo0m

1) What springs do you have? Eibach PK
2) Overal drop front/back: 1.9" FRONT / 1.6" REAR
3) Camber kit? (Y/N) : N
4) Curent shocks? Stock or aftermarket? Stock
5) Rims. Stock or aftermarket? 2009 Stock Rims
6) Ride quality vs stock. 1-10 higher the better: 6
7) Quick pros and cons : Gives a nice drop, but I would like it to be a little more lower. Almost been a year, ride quality is pretty shtty now if you ask me LOL

Just go coilovers! Getting BC Racing soon.

Hope this helps

farmurr

Thanks for starting this thread Abramite - I'm in the same boat as yourself, but I think I'm leaning to the eibachs as well, and then coilovers down the road. I can't justify spending $2000+ on new summer tires and rims AND the higher cost of coilovers at the same time haha.

Lt8Che

iTrader: (6)

1) What springs do you have? Eibach PK
2) Overal drop front/back: 1.9" FRONT / 1.6" REAR
3) Camber kit? (Y/N) : N
4) Curent shocks? Stock or aftermarket? Stock
5) Rims. Stock or aftermarket? 20x9 Work Gnossis
6) Ride quality vs stock. 1-10 higher the better: 5-7
7) Quick pros and cons : Drop is pretty good, gets rid of the "4x4" look and all that wheel gap. Not too low, where you can get away without a camber kit. Like stated above though, I would just save up for some coilovers. I will probably be upgrading soon.

Abramite

iTrader: (1)

No prob, I would just like a thread that eliminates hours of searching.

Viventi, Lt8che both of you don't have the chamber kits and your alignment is ok?

Maybe someone with H&R or Swift will chime in.

Thanks for the info guys!

MachuPL

Eibach pro kit on awd 09 coupe.

Don't need camber kits. Perfect drop for Chicago roads.

farmurr

Are you on 19s or 20s?

Lt8Che

iTrader: (6)

Yeah, the alignment is a little negative camber on the rears, but fits well nothing drastic.

Abramite

iTrader: (1)

No one with swift springs chimed in, that's a bit disappointing

Tonewheel

So based on responses here, can one assume that you will give up ride quality when lowering? I want to tighten up the gap on my 37xs coupe, but not at the expense of ride quality.

weird60625

tonewheel, then your only option is coilover

Tonewheel

Do coilovers, set to any height, provide a ride that is equal to or better than stock?

Abramite

iTrader: (1)

With coilovers you have an adjustment range anywhere from .1 inches to 4 inches. Usually the shocks are adjustable so you dial it in close to stock.

weird60625

like Abramite said with coilover you will have the ride close but will never be better stock