What's up fellas, was thinking about pulling the trigger and getting some coilovers but my only concern is my semi steep drive way. Do you all think, this would be an issue or problem? thanks fellas. I have the eibach pro kit but as you all know there is still a little wheel gap space I would love to eliminate.

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You can probably safely go another inch or so, and I recommend BC's. Worst case, you just take the driveway at an angle (one wheel at a time) and you'll be able to get up it.

IlyaKol wrote:You can probably safely go another inch or so, and I recommend BC's. Worst case, you just take the driveway at an angle (one wheel at a time) and you'll be able to get up it.

This is an old picture in my drive way, I just found this one, sorry about that


http://www.freshalloy.com/showthread.ph ... ght=stm37s



what do you think?

You're keeping the 22's on there? I think you'll be fine.

Check your clearance entering the driveway at the curb, and at the peak. This will tell you how low you can go. From the looks of the driveway picture above and the pictures of your car it looks like you have room to go lower to me.

DoN_BLaZe34 wrote:You're keeping the 22's on there? I think you'll be fine.

22's are staying on, thanks

Debonair wrote:Check your clearance entering the driveway at the curb, and at the peak. This will tell you how low you can go. From the looks of the driveway picture above and the pictures of your car it looks like you have room to go lower to me.

Thanks, was worried about scrapping, just trying to get rid some more tire gap

Yeah, looks like you got plenty of room. If you happen to scrape, you'll just have to raise it enough until you don't. It would undoubtedly still be lower than the springs alone.

Thanks SwissCheeseHead, I was thinking the same thing also

I just did Tanabes on my new Q70S...it's a perfect drop for the crappy Los Angeles roads we have...

Pics?

parkstr8r wrote:I just did Tanabes on my new Q70S...it's a perfect drop for the crappy Los Angeles roads we have...

Yeah!!, show us some pictures bruh? lol

Stm37 i have BC Racing Coilovers. Im not sure how 2 upload pics on here but on 22s, you'll be able to tuck w/o scrapping...im on the stock 20s with 1 finger gap & scrap once a wk...lol...if ur in town, we can link & see how ride feels and all bro...

M37xNY2ATL wrote:Stm37 i have BC Racing Coilovers. Im not sure how 2 upload pics on here but on 22s, you'll be able to tuck w/o scrapping...im on the stock 20s with 1 finger gap & scrap once a wk...lol...if ur in town, we can link & see how ride feels and all bro...

Sounds good bruh, ur ride looks tight my brother. I should be back in town next month and we can hook up then

It is just now settled...so I'll get some pics up in a day or so. I am getting some wierd suspension noises now...wondering if when they installed them they wrapped the springs in the rubber "bushing". I noticed the stocks had some very thin rubber "tape" around part of the spring.

parkstr8r wrote:It is just now settled...so I'll get some pics up in a day or so. I am getting some wierd suspension noises now...wondering if when they installed them they wrapped the springs in the rubber "bushing". I noticed the stocks had some very thin rubber "tape" around part of the spring.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did the shop charge you for the install? thanks

I think it was about 200...but they also put on spacers at the same time.

parkstr8r wrote:I think it was about 200...but they also put on spacers at the same time.

O.k. thanks, why did you have to get spacers? from what I've been reading so far haven't heard anybody doing that, just curious that's all. I know every place is different and just wanted to get an idea about the price.

I put 20mm on the rear and 15 mm on front - the bolt replacement kind - to make the stance square. The oem 20's were a little too inset for my taste.

parkstr8r wrote:I put 20mm on the rear and 15 mm on front - the bolt replacement kind - to make the stance square. The oem 20's were a little too inset for my taste.

I don't think I will need spacers, I didn't when I put the 22's on. I'm guessing this will be the same as springs but will be able to adjust (coilovers) and go low to take away some of the tire gap space. Correct me if I'm wrong?

I did not install coilovers...just lowering springs. I didn't want to deal with the cost and adjustments.

Spacers on the wheels are just for aesthetics...

stm37s wrote:

parkstr8r wrote:I put 20mm on the rear and 15 mm on front - the bolt replacement kind - to make the stance square. The oem 20's were a little too inset for my taste.

I don't think I will need spacers, I didn't when I put the 22's on. I'm guessing this will be the same as springs but will be able to adjust (coilovers) and go low to take away some of the tire gap space. Correct me if I'm wrong?

The spacers push the wheels out, away from the car for one or both possible reasons; appearance or clearance. In this case its to close the gap from the side wall of the tire to the fender. The coilovers on the other hand bring the car down closing the visible gap from the top of the tire to the fender, which also adds camber.

The lower you go the more negative camber is added which closes the top gap but makes the sidewall gap larger and more obvious. They start to look very sunken in. So people ad spacers to make them flush.

I hope this made sense.

Example:

To elaborate on what Deb posted (great info BTW) whether or not you need spacers will depend on the offset of your 22's as well as how low you go. If your wheels sit perfectly flush now but you want to go lower with the coils, then there is a good chance you're going to need spacers. Your best bet is to get the coils installed first then see if you like how your 22's look on the car with the desired ride height.

DoN_BLaZe34 wrote:To elaborate on what Deb posted (great info BTW) whether or not you need spacers will depend on the offset of your 22's as well as how low you go. If your wheels sit perfectly flush now but you want to go lower with the coils, then there is a good chance you're going to need spacers. Your best bet is to get the coils installed first then see if you like how your 22's look on the car with the desired ride height.

Thanks for the info Debonair and DoN_BLaZe34

Would you be interested in used BC coilovers? New to the website, not sure how to PM

JManiphone wrote:Would you be interested in used BC coilovers? New to the website, not sure how to PM

Welcome to the site. What model are they for specifically? How many miles? Price? Location? Pictures? Thanks.

Looks like he has an S..

DoN_BLaZe34 wrote:Looks like he has an S..

Ahh, good catch. I'd be willing to buy a used set that has under 10kmi on them...give or take. But I'm an X...dang it.

JManiphone wrote:Would you be interested in used BC coilovers? New to the website, not sure how to PM

Yes, I would be, what is the mileage, location and price? To PM someone, just click on their name and it should take you straight to that page. Hope this helps.