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I hate to sound ignorant, but whats the differnce between coil overs or springs. Again im not trying to sound ignorant I truly dont know.

 

coilovers give you the shock and spring as one integrated unit, and offer adjustability in the spring rates by changing the compression of the spring, usually via a threaded collar that compresses the spring- this will obviously also make you car sit lower. some coilovers also are adjustable for rebound, being able to change the valving in the shock for more or less stiffness.
springs are just springs. you can't adjust them- wysiwyg. also, they're not designed to work with a specific shock, so it's not a system. coilovers are pretty much a necessity for racing, but for street driving, springs are plenty good, imo (i plan on upgrading to coilovers in a couple years when i start using it for autocrossing- gotta wait for the warranty to expire first).

 

Thanks again for a great answer barney. people like you make this site great!!

 

yeah, that's what's nice- everyone knows something about something, so between everyone on the site you pretty much have the car covered.
these guys have taught me a lot too...
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can i have your bud light?

('course most of you guys are probably too young to remember that commercial, so my subtle humor is wasted)

oh well, cheers to you anyways...[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

I learned alot too form this site....
that's why i really dig it than the other forum...
Yeah, Barney... i remember that commercial....

 

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i dug up this old thread because i just bought some springs off ebay and i had no idea how to install them. i was just wondering if anyone hada link for some directions. thanks for any help you can give me.