A Guide to Choosing the Right Lowering Springs for Your Car
Are you looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal and handling prowess of your vehicle? Lowering springs not only give your car a sleeker, more aggressive stance but also improve its handling characteristics by lowering its centre of gravity. However, choosing the right lowering springs for your car involves more than just picking the first set you come across. It requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure optimal performance and compatibility. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key steps to selecting the perfect lowering springs for your car.
Understand Your Goals: Before diving into the world of lowering springs, it’s crucial to define your objectives. Are you primarily interested in enhancing the visual appeal of your car, improving its handling performance, or achieving a balance of both? Understanding your goals will help you narrow down your options and make a more informed decision.
Research Your Vehicle: Every car has its own unique characteristics and requirements when it comes to suspension modifications. Understand your car’s factory suspension setup, including spring rates, ride height, and compatibility with aftermarket parts. This information will serve as a baseline for selecting the appropriate lowering springs.
Consider Drop Height: Lowering springs are available in various drop heights, typically ranging from mild to aggressive. The drop height refers to how much lower the vehicle’s ride height will be after installing the springs. It’s essential to choose a drop height that aligns with your preferences, driving needs and vehicle’s maximum axle load rating. The maximum axle load rating of your car is often displayed on the sticker inside of your driver door. If you still can’t find it, check your manual or drop us a message for assistance.
Quality and Brand Reputation: When it comes to suspension components, quality is paramount. That’s why we’ve partnered with one of the world leaders in suspension components, Eibach. Also, within our online shop are lowering springs from RacingLine who have a rich history of engineering and manufacturing parts for the toughest environments in motorsport.
Compatibility with Other Suspension Components: Lowering springs should be compatible with your car’s existing suspension setup, including shocks and struts. We’d always recommend consulting with one of our support team via phone or email if you’re unsure on what to order for your vehicle.
Seek Professional Installation: Installing lowering springs is a complex process that requires precision and expertise. Professional installation not only ensures safety and reliability but also minimises the risk of potential issues such as improper alignment or suspension damage. Of course, at QTP all our prices include supply and fitting of your performance parts. All orders go through a thorough check by one of our parts specialists to ensure you’re buying the right part for your car.
To wrap things up, choosing the right lowering springs for your car involves thorough research, careful consideration of various factors, and a clear understanding of your goals and preferences. By following these steps and consulting with our parts specialists, you can select the perfect lowering springs that strike the ideal balance between style, performance, and functionality.
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