Many drivers are faced with a decision: coilovers or lowering springs? Both options offer a sporty look and improved handling – but which is the better choice for your vehicle? In this article, we analyze the advantages and disadvantages of both options and give you a clear recommendation based on your driving style and budget . 🚀
🔎 Lowering springs – The cost-effective solution
Lowering springs replace the standard suspension springs and provide a moderate lowering of the vehicle's ride height . The original shock absorbers remain in place.
✔ Cheaper than a coilover suspension
✔ Optical lowering without complex conversion
✔ Improved roadholding due to lower center of gravity
✖ Dampers and springs not optimally matched
✖ Fewer adjustment options than a coilover suspension
✖ Increased wear of the original shock absorbers
Conclusion: Lowering springs are a cost-effective option for slightly lowering the ride height and improving the look . However, those who value driving dynamics and ride comfort should consider coilover suspension.
🏆 Coilover Suspensions – The Choice for Maximum Performance
A coilover suspension replaces the entire spring-damper system and offers individually adjustable lowering as well as sportier driving behavior.
✔ Height adjustable for optimal adjustment
✔ Better driving stability and improved roadholding
✔ Rebound and compression adjustment (depending on model)
✔ Complete system of perfectly matched dampers & springs
✖ Higher acquisition costs than lowering springs
✖ Installation more complex than simple springs
Conclusion: A coilover suspension is the best choice for drivers who want more control, better roadholding, and optimal suspension tuning . It's a clearly superior option , especially for sporty driving and track day use.
🎯 Which solution suits you?
👉 For an affordable lowering & better appearance: Buy lowering springs
👉 For maximum performance & driving dynamics: Buy coilover suspension
Exclusive chassis tuning with Wolfgang Weber and WWMotorsport
When purchasing a KW or ST coilover suspension from us, customers receive a specially tailored setup recommendation from Wolfgang Weber and his company, WWMotorsport . Wolfgang Weber is one of the most renowned experts in suspension tuning and driving dynamics. This recommendation is precisely tailored to the vehicle's technical specifications and intended use. It includes specific specifications for the number of clicks recommended for rebound and compression damping to achieve the optimal balance between comfort and performance.
Wolfgang Weber brings decades of experience in motorsports, as a test driver for renowned car brands, and as the author of the renowned specialist book "Driving Dynamics in Perfection: The Path to Optimal Suspension Setup." Through his work as a sports driver training instructor and his successes in professional racing, his in-depth knowledge flows directly into the setup specifications. Stefanel Performance customers thus benefit from professional suspension tuning that has been proven in practice.
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