Why do people choose coil overs over just getting the springs?
I understand there is the adjust ability but i don't see for see anyone tracking(auto-x) our cars minus the 1/4 mile.
Can someone fill me in on why.
I would say it all comes down to adjustability as you stated. The ability to raise the car in the winter and lower in the summer would be a great bonus in the Northeast.
Adjustability for ride height and ride quality from firm to soft, plus the ability to lower your ride even further than with just lowering springs if you want to .
For the Flex at least, I would also say this:
The coilovers have better damping characteristics (which are adjustable to taste), whereas the H&R springs are great but a little too stiff for the shocks so there's this sensation of the springs working harder than the shocks. It isn't perfectly matched.
Coilovers can get quite a bit lower, or of course you could raise them a bit if you want.
Lastly, the coilovers are of course, also shocks so you're getting new shocks out of the deal.
I feel like dialing in coilovers might drive me insane....
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on April 02, 2014, 06:57:10 PM
I feel like dialing in coilovers might drive me insane....
We're all crazy now!.... It's the rides... Could it get worse? :P
Thanks for filling me in on this.