Can you put GXP springs on a NA Sol? Also, I've seen a kit that say it lowers 1-1.3in from Eibach. Is that the same one you got and it just went lower? Just curious.
For springs, sportlines are the way to go! If I had more $$ I would have gone with coilovers but I'm very happy w\ the lower drop, it looks amazing!! And ride is still good and speed bumps should be exstinct like dinosours:lol: and raised inclines ...:ack:
I'm still undecided myself about lowering mine. The car is my daily driver and there is a ton of construction around here. My last car was lowered, but even then it was not as low as the Sol in stock form. Seeing these pictures really makes me want to go for it. I'm not too concerned about ride, I'd rather a more firm ride then being too soft and bouncy as some springs can be. H&R makes springs for the Sol as well, but I haven't seen anyone mention using them.
I'm interested to hear more and see more pictures as well because this is all helping me decide.
Wow, lots of seat of the pants info here. Some better than others at least.
The cheap coilovers don't do winters well (if you have them). A friend ditched that cheap stuff because of those issues.
Here's a pic of KW V3's. The best out there IMO before full custom builds. This was about 2.75 inches drop. I brought it back up about an inch to handle better overall on the street and AX.
I ended up with about 1.75 inch drop with an aggressive street alignment as per that thread on this forum.
Get Mysti out of the shop tomorrow. Hood dents gone and new front facia and passenger-side grilles. Having the front arrowhead emblem and bump removed. (A nose job.). Anyway, while she was up on the rack, I was looking around underneath. I see some damage to the exhaust flex coupler and a couple other spots from rubbing over speed bumps. She's lowered 1-1/2", and I supposed she's settled a bit more than that. I have BC coil overs as well.
Rob, did you have The Punisher realigned each time you changed the ride height?
Both cars look great! I do like the idea of adjustability, although I'm not sure it will be necessary for my driving needs. I know if cost wasn't a factor I would definitely go for coilovers. The cost factor is what's appealing of just going with springs.
Has anyone bump steered a Solstice? Ground clearance considerations aside, I wonder if dropping one a couple of inches wouldn't introduce some unwanted bump steer.
You've asked that before and I'm pretty curious as well. If so, I wonder how that factored into GM's upgraded spring/shock packages which max out between 1.5-2" lower as well.
edit: I've been satisfied with the Sportlines for the past few years but have been meaning to try SnapOnBob's (iirc) DIY adjustable coilover setup with the stock Bilstens and some fancy spring perch assembling. Anyone else try something like that for height adjustment?
Whatever happens, in my eyes anything's better than the stock 4x4 setup
It's pretty routine to check this when building a race car, and I just figured that one of the serious solo or race guys would have done it, but I guess they aren't watching this thread!
Dave at DDM said he may have a graph of toe vs. suspension travel for the Kappa suspension and will post if he can find it. I'll repost here if he doeas.
I had a friend that owned a 1970 trans am Mustang (ex Jones car I think). Ford relocated the upper and lower control arm chassis mounting holes 2" higher.
We still haven't heard from anyone that seems to know how badly lowering the cars screws up handling by introducing bump steer. Aren't there any racers or slalom types out there that have been through this?
There are no issues with bump steer IME, street, v bumpy street, and AX. But I'd recommend keeping the caster in spec when lowering as many places don't take the time in the details. Mine could use a tweak there.
Here is my Coupe on KW V3's. Actually had it an inch lower and absolutely no issues with tires rubbing but as someone mentioned previously, we couldn't leave it that way for fear of speed bumps, etc. Switched rims to provide clearance for Brembos up front. I will have the car posted for sale soon - buyer can tell me if he wants the car as-is or if he/she would prefer the OEM set-up all of which I still have.
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