Jon89le Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 Im not modding any more of my motor or getting my custom tuning until next summer so im trying to focus on styling for now. And with styling my biggest problem is my stance. Ive got like a huge gap in my fender wells and it kills the car, aside from making the 17"rims look like 14s So that brings me to this question, which is better, coils or leaf? Which would you choose? Are there any pros and cons about each one, aside that the coilovers are adjustable?. I wouldnt mind having like a big discussion on this for everyone but a quick answer to my questions would do just fine also. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 Coils. Ride adjustablity and dampening, pure and simple. Plus intallation is easier than a new mono-leaf. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I would choose the leaf because I know it exerts its force on known points of strength. The forces in the spring act upon the middle of the rear axle subframe, which in turn is anchored to the 2 rather large frame rails. You know this setup is durable, because that's how GM designed it. Coilovers will exert their force on the thin sheetmetal strut towers. They were never designed to absorb all that force. They could potentially warp the unibody frame. The only assurance you get that your car won't end up with a warped frame is that of a kid in his early 20's telling you so. That wouldn't really give me much peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 i talked to a guy down in Atlanta for the NOPI show, he had a black pre 94 with orange and green painted graphics on it, I looked at it and i was stumped at how he lowered that thing, i finally found him the next day and he said he had a new leaf made and de arched,l he said it rode like hell and wouldn't suggest it for everyday use. Just my 2 cents, i love my coilovers. Later Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon89le Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Would that happen to be William? Has like chrome 10spoke rims in a 5star pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 i think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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