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Old 05-31-2014, 07:41 AM
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New Springs?

Hi everyone! I am enjoying my 2013 Coupe S as my daily driver

I have done a few mods including nm rear sway bar. Love the handling around turns.

I don't like the excessive squat under hard acceleration. I'm thinking new springs with increased spring rate will help with this?

Are lowering springs my only options. Or would factory sport springs or maybe Jcw spring be a good enough?
 
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Old 05-31-2014, 10:15 AM
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Depends on whether or not you are okay with the factory 4x4 look. Also do you want a harsher ride, personally I prefer the squat over a back ache
 
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The factory "look"vs lowered "look" is not a factor in decision. If it means that a lowering spring is the only way to significantly reduce the squat - then, so be it. The squat in this car with standard suspension is not just excessive - it borders ridiculous. Kinda like a rocking chair. As far as ride quality, I don't mind the "sportier" ride.

I'm not looking for the extreme. I hoping there are some "in between" options .
 
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I have been searching NAM . It seems that the NM alpha springs are a "not extreme" choice?
 
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I am going with the H and R as from what I have read ride closest to factory. I've had several harsh cars and just don't want that bone Jaring ride, plus I feel the Mini's look much better lowered.
 
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