Coil over ??? Wy did you section, or why not??

[PETEW]

I am doing my coil overs right now and decided not to section my struts at this point in time. I am only dropping the car about 2 " which 1 1/2 " will come from the new hat (I am told). I figure if I want to drop the car more I can do so next year when I have more money for better struts.

 

I notice a lot of people have sectioned their struts and I was wondering if they lowered thier cars more than 2". Or is thier something else I am missing. I know alot of people talk of losing suspension travel, but I should only be taking 1/2" out or so. I wouldn't think that would cause a problem, but.....? Let me know what you guys did and why. Do you primarily use for the street, drag, road race/ autocross, etc. I just want to see if my thoughts are faulty, and if they are, buy a set of struts now and section. Thanks .

 

Oh, my setup will be 8" springs 200lb front and 225lb rear. I am looking to do a mix of drag and track days with spirited street driving.

[blueovalz]

I agree, it sounds as though sectioning is unwarranted in your case. Those front springs should compress no more than 2-1/2" at static ride height, and the backs even less. With some descent dampening you should be fine. I lowered mine almost 2" which left little compliance before bumpstops were hit, which was the primary purpose for the sectioning.

[260DET]

One thing you may wish to think about now is what shock inserts (cartridges) you are going to use. Because, if the car is likely to be lowered more later, you will need shorter inserts then. You can put spacers under shorter inserts now and remove them later.