Edumacate me on suspensions...

[ryankokesh]

I think this is great advice. Other shock options: stock-equivalent Sachs/Boge (the route I chose, plus all the other stuff above). I did mine at 53k miles. The FCABs were toast, and the shocks were done too. The stock shocks are probably good for 30-40k miles before they're significantly worn. Koni Yellows will last much longer, perhaps 100k, and Bilstein HDs (another good option) are guaranteed for life (same owner) and are easily good for well beyond 100k. But 145k on stock suspension? Dude, you're not driving a car, you're captaining a ship! You won't believe the difference if you do the full refresh. Good luck!

Well you guys are at least getting me excited about a refresh! Apparently I was under the incorrect impression that it shocks/struts were a binary type failure item, not something that'll get progressively worse. Good to know!!

Thinking I'll probably try the FSDs. I have akg poly CABs, but haven't replaced the CAs yet. Should I hold out or just do it? I know our ball joints last longer, but not sure how much longer...

Thanks for all the input!


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[alexandre]

I did all OEM when I refreshed mine. Shocks + M3 mounts, struts + hats, control arms, Z4M bushings, M3 RTAB, tie rods. Ran me about $850 IIRC.

[ryankokesh]

Anyone know how much the lowering would be from the stock zip height with the Pro Kit?

Kinda thinking that might be a good option if it's just a little.

[UdubBadger]

Eibach is the most "daily driver" friendly lowering spring to my knowledge.

If you're gonna do springs and struts together you almost might as well do a cup kit or just straight up coilovers


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[ryankokesh]

Eibach is the most "daily driver" friendly lowering spring to my knowledge.

If you're gonna do springs and struts together you almost might as well do a cup kit or just straight up coilovers


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How high can I get coil overs to be? (What is, a question no on has ever asked.)


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[ryankokesh]

I installed the reinforcement plates on the front struts and rear shocks - they're cheap, and I found that I did have some 'mushrooming' on the right front strut tower, so hoping to prevent any further damage.

Do the reinforcement plates help if there's already a strut bar? Or is it a one-or-the-other kind of deal?

[danewilson77]

How high can I get coil overs to be? (What is, a question no on has ever asked.)


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Stock?

"No flamesuit required"

[alexandre]

Do the reinforcement plates help if there's already a strut bar? Or is it a one-or-the-other kind of deal?

They both help. The plates are really cheap though, < $10 a side.

[slater]

Eibach is the most "daily driver" friendly lowering spring to my knowledge.

If you're gonna do springs and struts together you almost might as well do a cup kit or just straight up coilovers


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well, yes and no - i think a lot depends on the person who is piloting the car. some folks like a 'set and forget' type of suspension, which, as i get older, i kinda like too. BUT it has to be right. and in that vein (the vein of 'right'), rarely does one mention spring rate when discussing lowering springs - because i would assume that the ZHP springs have a very good F/R balance, and that the pro-kits would a slightly more front-biased spring rate (stiffer up front), as lowering springs tend to be that way - although the pro-kits, from previous research, have almost always proven to be the most neutral choice for lowering springs, rate-wise. i would considering the pro-kits if i could get the spring rate info AND my rear springs were toast.

coilovers are great if you can actually get the spring rates from the manufacturer (or you could just call up ground control and have them build you what you want). i just personally don't want to be changing the F/R rate bias as i feel the stock ZHP springs are actually quite amazing.

How high can I get coil overs to be? (What is, a question no on has ever asked.)


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it depends on the manufacturer and model of the coilovers, but generally they do not go as high as they have a shorter stroke than standard springs and shocks/struts. however, with the ZHP being a bit lower than a 'stock' car, they might be pretty close.

peter

[ryankokesh]

Hmm hmm hmm...

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what's the advantage to coil overs aside from being able to adjust the height and firmness?