Does anyone know of somewhere that has compiled data on this? Just an approximate range of how much drop is achievable (or not) with all the major sets? I'm considering a set of coilovers to get a little less than an inch of drop, while improving the handling a little bit. All anyone seems to want to do is slam cars, so it's hard to find the opposite end of the spectrum.

Thanks!

 

people will be able to help you more if you state what you want the coilovers for application wise. But since you want such a small drop, unless you are planning to track I would suggest you look into springs instead because of the cost difference.

 

Thanks for the reply. I don't plan to purpose them at all, at least on the track. Sprited daily driving is about it. However, I can't seem to find any springs that are the right compromise of aesthetics and ride height. I've also never simply replaced springs with aftermarket unless the shocks/struts are also changed, so I figured I'll just kill two birds with one stone. It's my hope that I can find a set of coilovers that allow me to find that sweet spot. Later on, I may track the car and if I do, I'll be one step ahead of the game.

 

Wellllllll, getting aftermarket springs and aftermarket struts, in many cases, is actually cheaper than getting a set of coil-overs

 

Yeah, I'm also aware of that. :(

But, there aren't any spring makers out there that are offering the height that I want. I need about 18mm front 21mm rear - like the requests made to TSW in that thread. I live in Chicago, which has paths that were once covered in some hard, asphalt like substance. I have to compromise between the pure sexiness of the H&R look, and the functionality of stock. JCW isn't far enough... So, because there are no spring choices, I was wondering if there is anywhere I can find specs on the drop range of all the popular sets of coilovers, so that I can determine if a set would allow me the height that I'd like...

 

I'm fairly sure that on my Cross coilovers, there is no minimum drop. I thought this was the case with any coilover. There is a max drop but no minimum drop.

 

Here is what our R -56 looks like on the low side. Those are 17's with 40 series tires .No rubbing even in the canyons

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

my cross coilovers seem like they have the range from stock height to tires rubbing against the wheel well with my stock wheels. There is a LOT of adjustment.

 

I know the feeling (I used to live in Chicago, and Ohio isn't that much better)... Personally, I'm going to wait for the TSW springs and some Koni FSD's (if they ever frickin' release 'em for the r56!!!!) because of the more "subtle" drop.

 

I believe the h&r street coilovers have a range of .7-1.5 inches of lowering.