Any ill effects if only the front springs are changed?

[Dptm]

Hi

 

Know that it's late asking this, since i've already changed the front 2 springs to aftermarket (and lower) type.

But are there any ill effects or things i should look out for?

BTW, the rear is still stock.

[Turbobrick]

Well I'd advise against it. Firstly you'll be wearing out your front suspension bushings and components if the car sits lower in front (kinda tilted). Also tire wear may suffer and weight distribution of your car definitely will be thrown to the front (not much but remember FWD already front heavy).

[Dptm]

didn't know it could be this bad

i was too impulsive.

should i change back to the stock springs...

[Turbobrick]

Are you on stock shocks?

 

Are rear lowering springs available and how long U intend to keep the car? It'll probably be ok for around 2yrs before problems start to show.

[Mondeo]

Then again, if the aftermarket springs are speical made for the stock supension, it may be lesser side-effect. Dun forget need the alignment after install.

 

So suggested that should change the whole sets better.

[Dptm]

all 4s are on monroe shocks.

 

i wanted comfort with lower look and was recommended to change only the front.

another 3 yrs probably.

[Yongwd]

for lowered look + comfort + durability + fun fun fun = coil over + camber correction kits.

 

simple?

[Dptm]

ok...i was too impulsive

think i will change it back to stock then.

[Madarmour]

Not to mention more diving when you brake. Instead of changing the front back to stock, why don't you get an extra pair for the back too?

[Madarmour]

Wah, who's the mechanic? I'll make sure I stay far, far away from him!

[Madarmour]

Coilover = comfort???? Sure or not????

[Vtim]

coil over = lowered look + harder ride, I don't think it will be comfortable

[Turbobrick]

Monroe Sensatrac? Those don't last long, I suggest U revert to stock. Lowered springs are best coupled with monotube gas shocks that are rated higher than stock as the lowered springs add additional load on the shocks.

[Presea]

I've been using Monroe Sensatrac for almost a year now. Had them installed after I realised that my new (then) low profile tyres were getting uncomfortable with my stock suspension setup.

After I switched to them, I felt the increased comfort almost immediately, with less shuddering when I go over uneven surfaces...and after going over humps, the dampers work so much more effectively, with little to no bounce...and still not uncomfortable.

 

As an avid enthusiast, I do push my car very hard....and the Sensatrac shocks have taken a lot of abuse....everyday. They haven't let me down yet...but I'm looking to move on to a lowered springs and shocks setup.

 

Sensatrac no matter how good (to me), are still comfort level shocks, that can't remove the bodyroll I get when I enter a corner slightly too fast, and ultimately I would prefer something with a lowe ride height.

 

I have been advised from lowering my springs with Sensatrac still installed....they're not meant to be used with such springs....

[Madarmour]

Coilovers, coilovers! Any thought of changing to that?

[Yongwd]

yeah yeah!! Coilover is the word

[Yongwd]

strange, there are comfort range coilovers slightly stiffer then stock, (eg, Tein CS type) unless you talking about those for track use ...?

 

i think comfort will not be that terribly compromised

[Presea]

aren't coilovers like .....EXPENSIVE

 

will decide when my Sensatrac fail after too much abuse have been dashed out....maybe a few PG trips will help accelerate that...

 

But I thought of progressing from stock to lowered...to adjustables...than to coilovers last.

From what I've gathered, coilovers are best for track days.....is that true?