DPoy

I spoke to someone today at SupremePowerParts regarding picking up a set of Neuspeed sport springs. The guy mentioned that if I bought only springs, my ride would turn "bouncy" if I stuck with OEM shocks due to added stress from the shorter springs. Has anyone experienced this? If this is the case, I'd rather invest in springs/shocks all at once and save the hastle a couple months down the road.

Also, is there a difference between "coilovers" and buying springs/shocks separately and matching them together?

Thanks

PLA4

I'm lowered on H&R and current using my stock sport shocks

The ride is just as good as stock, not bouncy at all.

The difference between springs/shocks, and coilovers is you can adjust the height with the coilovers.

If money isn't your concern, you should definitely get the coilovers.

DPoy

Cool, thanks

UltraA4John

Your spring/shocks were designed to work together so if you modify this setup, something will wear faster (in this case, shocks). I was thinking of doing the same but after about 20-30K miles, it will start to get bouncy. You'll save more money in the long run for installation.

JeffPGH

Are you going from OEM Sport or Non-sport suspension? If you currently have non-sport, I would highly recommend shocks and the sport bumpstops/helper springs.

MikekiM@PureMS

Lowering springs are stiffer than stock springs. Stock sport and non-sport shocks don't have enough damping for the stiffer springs. You end up with a noticeable increase in rebound, which at times can make the ride feel bouncy.

In addition, you'll have to pay for shock installation later down the road. Save that money by installing springs and shocks at the same time.

Your car will handle better, ride better, and you'll feel better in the end.

DPoy

Yeah, I'm starting with OEM non-sport setup. What are the implications of not changing the bumpstops? And where can I find shorter ones? How much shorter is good for a 1.5" drop?