how do the springs effect ride quality? Not to high jack the thread but I’ve been looking for some coilovers to help smooth (and lower) the ride just a bit.

 

I would characterize the day-to-day ride with these springs as being slightly harder than stock, but not shockingly so. Actually harder isn't the right description, since it's actually a tiny bit nicer on small bumps. It's just less forgiving on larger bumps now, I believe mainly because there's simply less travel available. I think the fact that the springs are progressive rate helps with it being slightly gentler on small bumps. That, and I took a couple pounds of pressure out of each tire.
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The way I see it is that I've traded a tiny bit of ride comfort in certain situations for a big upgrade in handling, stability, and looks. And frankly, I never expected (or wanted) this car to have a plush cushy ride anyway. It's not a Rolls. I'll get the cushy ride when I'm old .

That being said, I wouldn't want to drive this setup anywhere that has rough roads. Obviously there is now less suspension travel available, as well as less clearance. Would not use this setup for the Sand Job lol.


Truth be told, installing lowering springs on this car has been a bit of an ordeal for me (due to peculiarities of this car, not the springs).
If I could have a redo, knowing what I know now, I would spend a bit extra and go with KW height adjustable springs, which look intriguing. I wouldn't get coilovers because I'd want to keep the adaptive dampers.

 

I have never been fan of the blade wheels but painted on yours they look siiiick!
Also your car looks significantly lower than other VAP springs photos IMO.

 

Thanks

It looks a lot lower because it is a lot lower. I got the VEL-003 (255 mm spring), usually RWD cars get the VEL-004 (290 mm).



I did have the 004s on for a few months prior to this, but I switched them due to almost no apparent drop. Apparently my car was one of the "weird" cases that barely dropped from stock after installing the 004s.


Stock springs

VEL-004 springs


On my current setup with the 003s, I find that the front is perfect, but that the rear is about 1/2" too low. I'm looking into possibly addressing this with a spacer mounted behind the spring perch.

 

A couple pics from May when I first picked er' up from the dealer...Yup, those black wheels sure look good when they're clean but outside of that not so sure ;-)

 

Looking' good.

I'm afraid to do something like from a practical standpoint. The way things are now I don't drag anywhere. I kinda like it like that. The roads around here can be, let's say, "challenging". My friend is dragging his Aston Martin's carbon bits all over the place around these parts. No thanks.

In an ideal world I could lower it, but then there's reality ;-) You being in BC, well that may well be a whole different kettle of fish out that way.

 

That colour is like a chameleon. Almost can't figure out what colour it is depending on the light. It is very nice. Had this been available to order I definitely would have considered it.

 

thank you! It definitely looks very different depending on the light. It can either look champagne or even almost silver at times. This color is very far out of my comfort zone but I’ve really warmed up to it.

 

Went to the park today after being washed yesterday:

 

I see some daylight under that rear tire!
I love seeing cars being used properly
I can almost hear that photo.


So far, so good!
That being said, I've learned very quickly to avoid tall/narrow speed bumps.
All that really means is that once in a while I'll need to park at the end of the lot or on the street and walk a little further (rather than trying to negotiate the speed bumps within the lot).

Conclusion: lowering your car increases your step count, and is therefore good for your health!

 

Just picked this up with only 14,000km!

Looks great after a wax

Sweet ride.

 

Installed 15mm spacers all around and had wheels powder coated Crystal Grey


(close to stock but a bit more metal flake and glossier).

 

Good comparison of stock ride height vs 2" drop (probably a bit too extreme for most people).

 

Not stock. It appears that the red one has wheel spacers. Stock height though.

 

That's what I said...

 

I did not intend on participating in a car show, but ended up joining. It was for a good cause! That's not me in the last pic.

 

The red accents look really cool!

 

thanks!!
I picked her up back in 2021. The original owner told me that it was part of the "presence package". I'd thought it was custom, but have since seen a few others like it of differing color schemes.