Question About Cosmo Coils

[TSiGuy17]

Hey guys, what do Cosmo coils do to the ride height? I need to update my suspension and I want to do the Cosmo coils and ST sway bars but I also want a lower or more aggressive stance.

 

I'll keep looking through the forum to find my answer, but if you'd like to save me a little time, feel free =]

 

 

Thanks!

Ryan

[MoltoMario]

you can adjust the ride height to a certain extent. You have a good few inches you are able to drop the car, But the lower you go the less suspension travel you will have. Which is the crappy part

[Jdubya]

The coils are pretty short so I would assume they lower a good bit and/or have a pretty stiff ride.

[Convette]

if you want to do it right, do the mr2 conversion, then you can go as low as you want, and still have suspension travel.

[D_Venable]

if you want to do it right, do the mr2 conversion, then you can go as low as you want, and still have suspension travel.

 

Yep MR2 conversion FTW

 

I'm not done with mine, STILL, but this was a test fit a few months ago on Technology's car, and I've still got 2-3" of travel at that height, but only about 1-1.5" till the tire would push the inner fender liner into the unibody

 

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/P7120110.jpg

http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/P7120109.jpg

 

There's a piece of 2x4 under the tire in those pics, so that the jack doesn't hit the body

 

Derek

Edited January 14, 2010 by D_Venable

[rcalhoun.82]

I searched and can't find what I am looking for. Am new, sorry, heh. What exactly is the MR2 Conversion and what does it entail/cost?

[D_Venable]

courtesy of Komeuppance

 

Courtesy of SFBMX88

 

Courtesy of ME

[rcalhoun.82]

Thanks a ton.

[TSiGuy17]

Okay so I was looking at Roberts link and it looks really nice. But how would that work for a DD? It looks pretty low.. But it looks sooooo good!

 

 

Ryan

[Komeuppance]

I use it for a DD... you will need to do something about the front fender so you can turn.

 

If you want some help cutting and welding let me know man, just bring your car down to my shop. I didn't drive my car last weekend because I had to put my spare spare set of tires on, and were HORRIBLE to drive in the rain.

 

-Robert

[Komeuppance]

With just the MK1 sleeve overs aka "adjustable coil overs" this is about how low you can go, you will only have about 2" of suspension travel. I drove it like this for a year, drove it to Seattle and back, and it was ok... but now that I've got the tokico's on, it's muuuuch better.

 

http://home.comcast.net/~Driftability/slammed.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~Driftability/slammed2.jpg

 

-Robert

Edited January 14, 2010 by Komeuppance

[TSiGuy17]

Okay cool thanks man. I think that's what I'm going to do.. I've got other things to take care of first (fix the Avenger and tune) but as soon as I'm done with that, it'll be time for an exhaust and suspension.

 

 

 

Ryan