Who is running 17's lowered but NOT on coilovers

da20valve · 18-08-2014, 08:44 PM

So who here is running 17's on lowered springs, aftermarket shocks and are happy with the way it rides.

HMT · 18-08-2014, 09:07 PM

I am, and i'm very happy with the current setup, but dont know if it's much of a help to you since i'm running german springs.
Still, they are fairly soft, yet low and the ride is great with Kayaba Excel G shocks.
Wheels are OZ Superleggera 7x17" and after owning and running various sets of wheels on my BA, these are by far the best in terms of ride, braking and handling.
Due to the low mass, changes in direction as well as bumps are handled much better than with heavier wheels. Also, the relatively narrow width makes for a much more agile turn in, at least in my experience.
But then, some people care less about these things, so in the end it's all down to personal taste.

18-08-2014, 08:44 PM	#1
da20valve Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nowra Car: SP20 2002 Posts: 207	Who is running 17's lowered but NOT on coilovers So who here is running 17's on lowered springs, aftermarket shocks and are happy with the way it rides.

18-08-2014, 09:07 PM	#2
HMT Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germany Car: '94 Astina hatch, '93 Astina, '94 NA8C Roadster, '96 MX-3 V6, '00 Astina 1.8 Posts: 178 View Photos By: HMT	I am, and i'm very happy with the current setup, but dont know if it's much of a help to you since i'm running german springs. Still, they are fairly soft, yet low and the ride is great with Kayaba Excel G shocks. Wheels are OZ Superleggera 7x17" and after owning and running various sets of wheels on my BA, these are by far the best in terms of ride, braking and handling. Due to the low mass, changes in direction as well as bumps are handled much better than with heavier wheels. Also, the relatively narrow width makes for a much more agile turn in, at least in my experience. But then, some people care less about these things, so in the end it's all down to personal taste. __________________