Lowering SPRINGS vs Budget COILOVER

Which is a better budget upgrade, Lowering Springs or Budget coilovers. We take a close look at the benefits and Negatives.

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[WilsonsGreenRoom]

Fantastic Video. I learned something today. I appreciate it. Thanks!! You have a new subscriber.

[enb]

You talk about the potential for the shock to bottom out with the shorter compression travel but surely the bump stop should mitigate some of that "impact".

[shaheenevans]

Love the way you explain how everything works, appreciate the wisdom for my oem plus for me new m2 g87

[slowmog]

For future videos, can I suggest you cover the pros and cons for zero front toe setup of rwd cars and negative/positive toe. Which setup works best for fast road use and what's the recommended setup for inexperienced/experienced drivers please.

[ceej]

Realize the video is a bit dated but was wondering if lowering springs negatively impact the dynamic camber curve of the f8x platform during compression?

[Chico.]

Great video like usual!
What is your opinion on sport shocks against coilovers?
Like Bilstein B6-B8-B12(?) and Koni Yellows against coilovers entry level, for example for my car (Civic EK4) which is a shitbox, but has quite the suspension from factory (Independent on 4 corners and double wishbones all around with torsion bars), what would you pick ?
For the budget I currently have, for the coilovers I would pick D2 Racing Street coilovers, Tein Street Advance Z or Flex Z, Yellow Speed Racing Dynamic Pro Sport ~ at 1000€ price point VS 700€~ koni yellow with H&R lowering springs.
Won't be tracking the car that often (Atleast I think so).
The car came initially with Eibach lowering springs, but I have them removed due to bad engineering on those springs, that didn't expect the weight of a B series engine, and my front was way lower than expected ( That's why I'm also afraid of going for Koni Yellows + H&R Springs Kit).

[MrPocketRocket]

Great video! Very informative too. In terms of some brands, what would you consider to be above KW and Bilstein? Or brands you would consider high end? Cheers!

[rickybobby]

Great video. I recently picked up some ST XTA coilovers for my f80 since they dropped the price. I read that they are the same as kw v2 minus the polished stainless case. They also have kw club sport top mounts. I’m yet to install. Do you have any experience or opinions on these coilovers?

[Molbus]

I have been advised to go for the KW DCC coilovers - this video mentions the Bilstein coilovers as ‘budget’ and subsequently to stay with springs and OEM for longevity - do you consider the KWs as budget too? I was told pretty much the complete opposite in terms of quality and improvement over OEM…

[jamescpug]

F87 M2 Comp your opinions on best options for fast road/track use coilovers?

[Btn]

For fast road would you choose Bilstein b8 and springs or St-x coilovers ? For a f20

[MATTEEHH]

Im hearing BC racing a lot in this video no?

[DragicaKajganić-ng]

You are wrong bilstein b8 is shortened 30 mm