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Good set it and forget it lowering suspension recommendation

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Old Feb 4, 2022 | 01:39 PM
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Good set it and forget it lowering suspension recommendation

Based on the title, is there such a thing?

The car is a commuter but would like to make it handle better as a commuter and for the 10-15% of spirited driving. I would also prefer to slightly close the gap between fender and tires. I'm not interested in slamming the car nor am I going to take this to the track, but just enough to get decent performance and look for daily street driving.

I've done a good amount of reading since 2015 here and this is my second GE8. The first was lowered on Swift springs/stock shocks but I want to do it correctly this time. The commonality here seems to be Swift Springs + Koni Orange but even with that I've read mixed reviews. Are there springs to pair with the Koni with a moderate drop that's a better pair together?

All other owners seem to recommend BC coilovers but as a commuter I can't quite justify the cost and if I'll go with this route, I'd probably go with Bilsteins.

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Old Feb 4, 2022 | 03:41 PM
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I'm in the same boat, I'll probably go with Konis + H&R Sport springs. Tirerack has them, along with new top hats.
 

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Old Feb 4, 2022 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GrE8_Fit
I'm in the same boat, I'll probably go with Konis + H&R Sport springs. Tirerack has them, along with new top hats.
what made you go with H&R?
 
Old Feb 4, 2022 | 10:08 PM
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I haven't purchased them yet, but a few forum members have tried them with good reviews. Also they are progressive rate and aren't as low as a lot of other springs.
 
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