Lowering springs vs coilovers (The third child is on a budget)

TEIN springs are great, I like mine. If you go coil-over I have heard great things about KSport. Just remember springs are a couple hundred dollars, coil-overs are one thousand to $1,500. Big difference in price.

If you want the K-sport, I have been working with Eric over there while contracting them to build my N17 Coilovers.

I tore down a K-sport shock during testing and it was a ~50mm monotube design, almost identical to What Bilstein sells to professional race and rally teams. I was very impressed. and they even offer an inverted strut if you intend on subjecting the shock to some abuse.

I can get you a deal on them.. Plus keep in mind The Versa factory shocks are pretty soft. you really cannot ask much more then stock spring rate from them, without experiencing "honda bounce"

Disclaimer: I do not work for any company, but I have worked with several of these brands doing shock/strut rebuilds and race tuning.

JVersa said:

TEIN springs are great, I like mine. If you go coil-over I have heard great things about KSport. Just remember springs are a couple hundred dollars, coil-overs are one thousand to $1,500. Big difference in price.

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J, how bumpy is the ride on the springs?

Tree, thanks for the advice. What kind of deal are you talking. Springs are most likely my route due to financial obligations etc.

Yeah, I want to know how bumpy the ride on the springs are. I am planning to get the Tein springs. Should I upgrade my shocks too?

I've had my TEIN springs since march and love them. No need to upgrade shocks. Unless you have money to blow.

JoshG said:

I've had my TEIN springs since march and love them. No need to upgrade shocks. Unless you have money to blow.

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Josh is it a bumpy ride or no?

If you're willing to pay shipping, I know a guy selling his KSport Coilovers for $600 dollars plus whatever shipping costs ASAP.

Ikari said:

Josh is it a bumpy ride or no?

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It bounces but not bad. I don't mind it.

I have Tein springs, they arent bouncy at all. Firmer than stock but not harsh at all.

Depending on which application, Teins can be hit or miss. Glad you're enjoying the new ride height for those who have them. As for springs or coilovers, there's nothing wrong with going with springs. Coilovers just give your more adjustability and are probably more worth while if you are planning to do a little more than your average on the street driving.