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Lowering the Lude - any suggestions?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:35 am
by Roystan
Lowering....
I want to lower my car on a set of 16" that i have. But i don't know where to start.
Can anyone suggest a suspension kit or coilovers that would suit?
I want it to be lowered a decent amount, but to still keep the 4ws without rubbing.... to keep as much comfort as possible.
Any suggestions on make and lowering amount?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:53 am
by Edd
Well it depends why you are lowering it. If its just for looks a cheap set of coil overs will do. But if you want it for handling, unfortunately you get what you pay for. I have Bilstien shocks and springs on mine and it's fantastic!
Lowering any car is going to greatly affect comfort, but the results are generally worth it.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:54 am
by Merlin
If you have the money I say get a set of coilovers. I found the ride to be a bit harsh on stock shocks and lowering springs. Also coilvers will allow you to cusomise your ride height. But coilovers will be £600 Vs £150 - £200 for decent springs.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:02 pm
by NafemanNathan
Platform shoes.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:13 pm
by Roystan
I'd like coilovers but wasn't 100% that was the way forward.
I'm after Handling, but obviously looks is a Bonus.
If I had coilovers what set could you recommend?
Also how much would i get away with lowering it by without sacrificing anything?
Re: Lowering the Lude - any suggestions?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:33 pm
by grant_day
I have a set of Tein lowering springs. They handle well and look a lot better than stock with a drop of 30mm, so also keeps good comfort, . It's a cheaper option too as its just springs.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:34 pm
by Merlin
I have Tein Basic's on both my Ludes (one bought brand new the other set 2nd hand). But if I were to buy brand new now I would look at D2 and BC coilovers are they are fully adjustable instead of just height.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:44 pm
by JayJay
I've had a set of Tein Basics and now moved on to BC Coilovers. Tein Basics are good but the BC Racing are just brilliant.
Damping, height and pre-load adjustable! And about the same price (if not cheaper?) than Tein Basics
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:39 pm
by Edd
My Bilstien shocks and springs were about £850, I think they are worth every penny. I love my prelude!
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:02 pm
by rob quilter
I have tein super streets, fully adjustable, the cars handling is superb. Not sure how much they are now, but I paid £1200 inc. Top mounts 2 years ago
