|
Brand & Model |
Cost |
Lowers car: |
Ride Quality |
Owner Reviews |
|
Bilstein HD
shocks |
$-$$ |
-- |
"Firm, controlled ride; good for everyday
performance use. Use with stock height springs only." |
8 |
|
Bilstein
Sport shocks |
$$ |
-- |
"Firmer, for more aggressive driving; use
with lowering springs." |
J |
|
Bilstein TC shocks |
$ |
-- |
"Mild performance upgrade; TC shocks and
struts are a great replacement for worn out factory units and are valved
about 10% firmer than stock." |
8 |
|
Boge Turbo Gas shock |
$ |
-- |
"Mild performance upgrade." |
J |
|
Eibach Pro springs |
$$ |
1" |
"The Eibach Pro Kit lowers
your car's center of gravity, reducing squat during acceleration, body
roll in corners and excessive nose-dive under braking." Best used with
+1 or +2 wheels/tires. |
8 |
|
FK HighTec Sport kits |
$$ |
35-40mm
60/40mm
75/60mm |
"Provides a firm, but comfortable ride
quality with improved handling." |
K |
|
H&R Sport springs |
$$ |
1.5 - 2" |
"Firmer, improved handling, better
aerodynamics and a great look." |
J |
|
H&R Race
springs |
$$ |
1.75 - 2.5" |
"For the driver who wants the ultimate in
handling and a highly aggressive look, these springs are the perfect
solution." |
8 |
|
H&R Sport Cup
kit |
$$ |
1.6"
front
1.4"
rear |
"provides aggressive performance and sleek
styling in one package" |
J |
|
H&R
Coilover kit |
$$$ |
1.25
- 2.0" front
1.25
- 3.0" rear
OEM
wheel offset may require spacers |
"stellar track driving, impressive street
personality without the harshness you'd expect from less advanced
systems" |
J |
|
Koni Sport shocks |
$$ |
-- |
"Developed for sporting drivers by focusing
on exceptional road holding and handling properties, combined with an
acceptable level of comfort." Best used with Sport or Race springs |
J |
|
Koni Sport springs |
$$ |
45mm |
"They are the perfect start for a lower and
better looking car at a reasonable price." |
(relatively new product) |
|
KW Variant 1 coilover kit |
$$$ |
1.7 - 2.9" |
"In extensive driving
tests our engineers have set the dampers for the best balance between
sporty driving, comfort and safety." |
J |
|
KW Variant 2 coilover kit |
$$$$ |
1.7 - 2.9" |
"Sporty &
personalized with adjustable rebound damping. The system intended for
the experienced driver who requires to not only determine the individual
lowering of their vehicle, but adjust the damper setting to fine tune
the system to their needs." |
J |
|
KW Variant 3 coilover kit |
$$$$ |
1.7 - 2.9" |
"Race technology for the road with
adjustable compression and rebound damping. The new Variant 3 is
state-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced driver." |
J |
|
Neuspeed
Sport springs |
$$ |
1.25" |
"These springs are designed
so that they stay tight between the upper and lower spring seat when the
car lifts going over bumps." |
J |
|
Neuspeed Race
springs |
$$ |
1.25" |
"Reduces body roll during cornering and
front end dive under heavy braking." For racing or a super-slammed
street look. |
8 |
|
Neuspeed
SoftSport springs |
$$ |
0.25" |
"These
springs provide the same handling characteristics as the Neuspeed Sport
Springs without appreciably lowering the vehicle." |
J |
|
Tokico |
$-$$ |
-- |
|
L |
|
V-Maxx coilover
kit |
$$ |
25-80mm |
Adjustable ride height that is "balanced
between sports car requirements and daily driver needs." |
K |
|
Weitec GT
shock kit |
$$ |
35/35mm
55/40mm |
"dampening
(valving) factory set to the perfect compromise between Full Sport and
Comfort"; use only with lowering springs |
K |
|
Weitec TX
shock kit |
$$ |
|
"features
adjustable valving which allows you to fine-tune the dampening at all
four corners; offers a wide range of adjustment- from street to track
and anywhere in-between";
use only with lowering springs |
K |
|
Weitec XS
coilover kit |
$$$ |
1.6 - 2.75" |
|
K |
|
*Pictures provided are reference only; check with
manufacturers/suppliers for current product colors, etc. |
$ =
cheap
$$ =
affordable
$$$ =
hurts your wallet
$$$$
= breaks the bank
springs: per set
shocks: each, unless listed as kit |
The most widely used brands are H&R, Bilstein, Koni
and Neuspeed. |
J=positive
K=mixed
L=negative
8=not
widely used on Cabriolets |
