First off, lowering springs are great, but most people simply replace the springs without even considering that the factory shocks have a specific travel range. Without matching the shocks (that means replacing them as well) to the new, shorter, lowering springs you are creating a mismatch that is not obvious at first. But it will have an affect on the overall performance and longevity of the shocks. So, without buying the matching shocks, lowering springs by themselves are not recommended, in my opinion.
Top quality and high performance coil-over kits are the right solution...again...if you are serious about the actual performance gain and the improved handling...if it's just looks you're after, go ahead and skip to the end!
Full blown coil-over kits will dramatically improve performance; they are specifically designed to be the right suspension component for your vehicle, are built and designed as a complete unit, matching springs to shock/strut, and can generally be adjusted for height and ride.
And, now...technology meets, and is paired together with top performance....some of the best suspension upgrades now come with apps that let you make the damping adjustment right from your smart phone...crazy right!?
If you've installed a specific suspension kit (lowering springs or coil-overs) please feel free to post your comment here...I'd love to hear some real "on the street low down" about what you're riding on. Just don't do any bashing, give your real thoughts and opinions please.
'Til next time...drive hard and low!!
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