Lowering springs worth it
#2
I have installed lowering springs on three previous cars; Mustang, Camaro and a RX8. Used Eibachs on all three and was happy with the end results. Eibachs are progressive springs and not single rate.
Unfortunately, our beloved MC has little aftermarket behind it, so your choices for springs are VERY limited.
Good luck.
Unfortunately, our beloved MC has little aftermarket behind it, so your choices for springs are VERY limited.
Good luck.
#6
Honestly, I've seen a few "lowered" Monte's before, and it's tough to tell the difference between a lowered one and a stock one. Bottom line, don't do the lowering for appearance's sake, because it just isn't there. I'm not sure what the handling benefits are. But I know it's an expensive job, you should buy the KYB AGX adjustable struts, sell for $500 for all 4, plus anti-pogo washers. Then after that's done, your car will ride lower and smoother, but you'll have more vibrations coming from the engine bay, and you should look into shorter dog bones to reduce that. If you have the money, go for it, otherwise I think the Monte is low enough as is.
#7
Honestly, I've seen a few "lowered" Monte's before, and it's tough to tell the difference between a lowered one and a stock one. Bottom line, don't do the lowering for appearance's sake, because it just isn't there. I'm not sure what the handling benefits are. But I know it's an expensive job, you should buy the KYB AGX adjustable struts, sell for $500 for all 4, plus anti-pogo washers. Then after that's done, your car will ride lower and smoother, but you'll have more vibrations coming from the engine bay, and you should look into shorter dog bones to reduce that. If you have the money, go for it, otherwise I think the Monte is low enough as is.
stock wheels/tires before lower 235/55/17
same wheels/tires after lowered
Last edited by nemesis; 10-04-2009 at 08:37 PM.
#9
my monte rides eibachs w/ KYB GR-2's and anti pogo washers all around. smoothest ride i've ever had in a lowered car. when you lower it, you'll need shorter dogbones to reduce vibration and anti pogo washers from zzp are a strong recommendation.
#10
Thanks for the tip 2003. I didn't know about the shorter dog bones, does this apply to 06-07 as well?
And people who are into cars can definitely tell a lowered car when it is sitting there. There is no comparison.
And people who are into cars can definitely tell a lowered car when it is sitting there. There is no comparison.