First Mod: Coilovers!!!

[AlexM.]

This weekend I bought BC coilovers from Johnnir3volution who also helped me install them, despite his back injuries. Much love.
Today acidjake helped me install my rear camber bolts and I finished the day with an alignment.

I originally planned on slowly saving up for the coils and buying them in February but I figured that the offer that Johnny gave me was too good to pass up.

First impressions:
Love my car lowered. Big change from default height. Not slammed or anything, just about how low Johnny's was.

Handling is much better on the coils. I started off with 15f 15r on the dampening. Very rocky though compared to stock. I changed the rear to 8 and front to 14. Still rocky but better than before. I'm thinking it might have to deal with the preload but I'm not sure. Gonna look into it. Not too familiar with this stuff, I only know the basics.

I plan on doing a photo shoot sometime next weekend and putting the pictures of my new ride height up then.

Shoutout to these two guys for helping my first mod go well

[Ranga14]

wow, that was quick, sounds like you had some fun. :P

[nig1]

first mod, coils? hardcore!

[devilmagic]

awesome bro! .. i always wanted coilovers

[srwong]

i wonder what our cars would look like right now if we all got coilovers first? hmmmmm

[QR25DE]

Probably the same, but we'd be a grand in the hole :P

[johnnir3volution]

Be sure to add pics Alex.

[devilmagic]

i wonder what our cars would look like right now if we all got coilovers first? hmmmmm

we will look broke.. no more money

[illdraweyouapic]

dammmmmmmmmmmmm fooo you just got your car and you got coils. good job

[mmx23z]

i wonder what our cars would look like right now if we all got coilovers first? hmmmmm

wed all have scratched up fascias & Exhausts lol

i already do & im not even on coils

Congrats tho! u just knocked out prolly the most expensive mod

[AlexM.]

Haha thanks guys. Johnny hows the back?

[srwong]

lol i think we'd be too broke to buy all the other s*** that we have now...

[IBCoupe]

first mod, coils? hardcore!

Yeah, it's pricey, but after that everything's a piece o' cake, financially. Also, it's an easy couple-hour job with a second set of hands.

I think it's a great choice for a first mod. Of course, I might just be rationalizing... Anyways, grats, OP, and we're looking forward to what you do next!

[downedzephyr]

[jahn surf irie]

agreed i'd love to see some pics, debating between eibachs & coilovers on my 2.5 since the stock suspension is kinda meh.. have you had any scraping issues?

[AlexM.]

I was gonna wait until Sat/Sunday to post some pics but I'll take some later today or tomorrow after work.

[Mattv609]

nicee man have them too ur sayin u did 8 in the rear... feels softer or bouncier??

[AlexM.]

nicee man have them too ur sayin u did 8 in the rear... feels softer or bouncier??

Its softer but still feels very stiff. I'm getting used to it but I still would like to resolve the feeling if possible. I plan on looking into the "preload" this weekend, whatever that is. Gotta do some research! Also gonna try looking up the default coil dampening rates.

[Mattv609]

i think im on 14 front n 15 rear... ik some dude putt them all the way to soft but i dunno.. ye man find some stuff out and let me know me wen u do if you dont mind.. cuz i sometimes drive and say why did i put these on... (im in NY, roads suckk..) gimmie a pm if find out thanks man

[AlexM.]

^Will do

[AlexM.]

Here's a teaser:

Alignment Report


Actual represents what its at right now. I was initially worried about why the Front Left had some red readings (last two measurements) that different from the Front Right but the Mechanic said that I shouldn't worry about it. But he wasn't blowing me off. He said that he liked my setup and that it was installed well for a great price =]

[AlexM.]

If anyone still cares, here are some pics. These are not from the photoshoot that I referred to earlier.

[obstacle]

hottness....
oem wheel/tire set-up ftw!

i'm prob gunna rock that too once i get coils since i'll be too cheap to get new tires/wheels and prob more than $1000 poorer

[AlexM.]

Haha. Now I really want new wheels. Looking into going flush, might get spacers. Let the saving begin!Gonna try to get tires/wheels by January.

[johnnir3volution]

With my rays you'll be flush

[bunda4th]

I hope that when you do get new wheels you will be lowering the car more. It still sit pretty high for coils. Also if you get wheels try to get the right offset so you can avoid spacers since its better to run without it.

[AlexM.]

I hope that when you do get new wheels you will be lowering the car more. It still sit pretty high for coils. Also if you get wheels try to get the right offset so you can avoid spacers since its better to run without it.

Yeah, def gonna go lower. And I'm gonna try to hold off on spacers if I get the right wheels

[DaCoupe]

Congrats on the coils, but do i already see swirl marks!!!

Ah, the curse of having black things lol, dont worry you need a buff!

[AlexM.]

Congrats on the coils, but do i already see swirl marks!!!

Ah, the curse of having black things lol, dont worry you need a buff!

Yeah. I got it buffed couple days after I bought it because it came with a couple of minor scratches. How do I prevent swirls when I wash her myself?

[elfenlied8]

yeah, coils ftw! It feels bumpy at first and then the coils start to settle in and you eventually get used to it. Now it's time for you to get some rims