Lowering Springs vs Coilovers: What’s Best for Your Car?
Thinking about dropping your ride height? Here’s a clear guide to help you choose between lowering springs and coilovers, so you can pick what actually suits your goals and budget.
✅ Lowering Springs
- What They Are: Replacement springs designed to lower ride height (usually 20–40mm).
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Pros:
- Affordable – great value for mild drop
- Retains OE comfort if matched to quality dampers
- Easy to install
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Cons:
- Fixed ride height – no adjustability
- Limited improvement in handling vs stock
- May stress standard dampers if too low or too stiff
✅ Coilovers
- What They Are: Complete shock and spring assemblies offering adjustable height and often damping.
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Pros:
- Fully adjustable ride height
- Often adjustable damping (soft/firm settings)
- Big handling improvement – ideal for track, spirited driving, stance setups
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Cons:
- More expensive than springs
- Install can be more involved
- Cheaper coilovers can ride harshly or fail quickly
🎯 Which Should You Choose?
- For daily driving / mild drop: Quality lowering springs (e.g. Eibach Pro-Kit) are ideal.
- For serious handling / adjustability: Go for coilovers from reputable brands (e.g. BC Racing, Bilstein, KW).
Ultimately it depends on your budget, goals, and how you actually use the car. If you want advice on choosing the right kit, get in touch and we’ll help you find the perfect setup!