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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
I have lowering springs. Are coil overs a replacement for the dampers only, or an alternative to lowering springs? Or are they/can they be used together?
Suspension Question
- Thread starter Chris_Top_Her
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ryan.andersen91
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- 2013 Mazda CX5, 2003 Mazda Protege5
Coil overs are a replacement for lowering springs. They are better as they let you adjust the ride height.
SayNoToPistons
Wheels, not rims...
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- CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech, RX-8 GT 6spd w/ 'goodies'
http://www.aptuned.com/blog/coilovers-vs-springs-what-are-coilovers-and-whats-better.html
Generally "coilover kits" are replacements for both the spring and dampeners/shocks/struts. Largest reason as to why people upgrade to better performing coilovers is the option to adjust. For the typical track junkie, this is a convenience as it allows one to adjust the rebound, bound, dampening, height, and ultimately corner balancing. Though most entry and mid-range level coilovers allow only height and dampening.
Generally "coilover kits" are replacements for both the spring and dampeners/shocks/struts. Largest reason as to why people upgrade to better performing coilovers is the option to adjust. For the typical track junkie, this is a convenience as it allows one to adjust the rebound, bound, dampening, height, and ultimately corner balancing. Though most entry and mid-range level coilovers allow only height and dampening.
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Thanks. That blog was really helpful.
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