lowering spring opinions

[byron84]

hey serega12,

I'm curious how do you like your H&Rs/KYBs and how long have you had them/how many KMs or miles?

[serega12]

hey serega12,

I'm curious how do you like your H&Rs/KYBs and how long have you had them/how many KMs or miles?

Very satisfied with them. H&R gives me just enough drop to where it looks good and doesn't scrape in most of the places (i have less than an inch, maybe less than 1/2" clearance when entering the apartments I live in). The ride is surprisingly comfortable. KYB's definitely make a difference since they're two-way shocks/struts, not one-way as our OEM struts, so the ride became a lot more "stable" going over continuous bumps when going through downtown Seattle since they have the cross-connectors of the bridges (I don't know what they're called, but they are across the bridge every few seconds when you go on the ramps/bridges). Anyways, it actually feels more stable than stock yet not as rough of a ride as with the other lowered cars I've driven. As a matter of fact, driving it feels more comfortable, especially with the reduced roll when entering/exiting the freeway and taking tight turns, yet people who ride in it don't know that it's actually lowered unless I tell them, so it's comfortable enough). And there was no problems with the installation - they were a perfect fit. I haven't had them on for long, maybe a few months, but since I quit commuting 75 miles one way to work (150 a day, so I was putting about 750 miles on my car a week)... I don't get to drive as much, so I only maybe put on a 1k miles on them so I can't say nothing in regards to longevity of the parts. Hope this helps.

[byron84]

hey serega12,

I'm curious how do you like your H&Rs/KYBs and how long have you had them/how many KMs or miles?

Very satisfied with them. H&R gives me just enough drop to where it looks good and doesn't scrape in most of the places (i have less than an inch, maybe less than 1/2" clearance when entering the apartments I live in). The ride is surprisingly comfortable. KYB's definitely make a difference since they're two-way shocks/struts, not one-way as our OEM struts, so the ride became a lot more "stable" going over continuous bumps when going through downtown Seattle since they have the cross-connectors of the bridges (I don't know what they're called, but they are across the bridge every few seconds when you go on the ramps/bridges). Anyways, it actually feels more stable than stock yet not as rough of a ride as with the other lowered cars I've driven. As a matter of fact, driving it feels more comfortable, especially with the reduced roll when entering/exiting the freeway and taking tight turns, yet people who ride in it don't know that it's actually lowered unless I tell them, so it's comfortable enough). And there was no problems with the installation - they were a perfect fit. I haven't had them on for long, maybe a few months, but since I quit commuting 75 miles one way to work (150 a day, so I was putting about 750 miles on my car a week)... I don't get to drive as much, so I only maybe put on a 1k miles on them so I can't say nothing in regards to longevity of the parts. Hope this helps.

That was very helpful, thanks alot for the detail. When I first got mine, the ride quality was seriously not bad at all (100% oem original @ 55k km), but it has deteriorated quite a bit since then, mostly my fault. I definitely want to get the best possible when I spend to fix it up, I'll probably be keeping it a long time. I'm thinking about petrified.rabbit's coilover kit if that works out.

Honestly, your car looks pretty good but I think that's too low for me. I was looking at the Eibach kit, but wasn't sure if it would fit since it didn't say it was for the 2004 -> but it's a 1.3 drop in the front and 1.0 in the back, sounds pretty good to me.

I think the Aveo must do fairly well with a good suspension and the ultra racing sway bar kit or something similar. If I do keep her a while, I definitely want it to handle well.

[serega12]

I'm glad I could help, Byron.

I'm actually very happy with the drop. For me, its not too high/not too low set up. I'm yet to bottom it out. . My right front wheel has rubbed a few times against wheel well liner but that was only because I didn't secure the liner properly and it sat about 1/4 - 1/2" lower than it should be. Plus no complaints from the riders so far, so that's a good thing.

And, to my knowledge, you're right about Eibach springs, they do give you the least amount of drop, but to me that was a negative thing. . It depends on each persons preference, driving style, and desired final setup.

[VAG3]

I have a 2009 G3 and I was wondering what springs would work for it ?

[ontarian_frog]

I have a 2009 G3 and I was wondering what springs would work for it ?

OK. Maybe this should be a sticky or something. All Aveos, Waves, G3s....etc have the same springs. Therefore all lowering springs for them will fit. The suspension design hasn't changed in the 7 years the car has been out.

[thehunterooo]

time for rabbit's coilovers everyone!

[serega12]

are you saying they're ready?

[ontarian_frog]

are you saying they're ready?

No they're not. Give it time. He needs to test them too. that takes time.

[MetroMPG]

When I first got mine, the ride quality was seriously not bad at all (100% oem original @ 55k km), but it has deteriorated quite a bit since then, mostly my fault.

How has it deteriorated, and why was it your fault?