Coilovers Or Alloys

[Ellzy]

Im planning on slamming my car and getting my 172 alloys powdercoated gloss black.

i cant be bothered to do it all in one paycheck so which one should i go for first?

Baring in mind i cant find the f*cking key to the locking wheel nuts, which plays a pretty big part in both the mods i want to do Haa.

 

[Lewis_S]

coilys first get it sitting nice so the wheels don't look so lost!

I picked a key up off ebay back in the day have a look on there mate

 

[Budgie]

Coils first.

Go before show.

 

[JCS_182]

I agree, Coilovers. I know your only slamming on standard wheels but nothing worse than someone getting some after market alloys and leaving it at standard ride height.

 

[Ellzy]

Cheers guys, i know what you mean.

i think the alloys will look pretty cool as im going to get the dimond matching what ever colour i decide to spray the bullets, but as you say, if i dont get it lowered it will be looking like an off road 4x4 for another month! isit easy to fit these coilovers? if not do you think labour will be alot?

sorry for all the Qs

cheers

 

[Lewis_S]

there not hard to fit but that's me. Once fitted they need to be set up properly anyway so if your not sure I would just go somewhere and get the whole lot done at once. Not sure where u are in the country but I think fred at BTM does this iirc

 

[Dangerous_dave]

1. coilies
2. powder coating

 

[SiDHEaD]

Defo coilovers, really transforms the feel of a car!

 

[Fletcher]

Coilovers first..

 

[JCS_182]

I'd recommend getting coilovers fitted at a garage, I fitted my own coilovers on my previous car. It wasn't a hard job but I wasn't too sure on myself and suspension going wrong can be pretty dangerous and expensive. With my new car i'll just take it to a garage for peace of mind.

 

[Slammed172]

Always always always do suspension first. Nothing worse than alloys that are lost. Lowering pulls alloys off much better.

 

[Ellzy]

ok cheers.

Right complete noob question now. i think 40 mm is proabably what im gonna go for.

what would you reccomend is the best height front and back wise for a 172?

i like the slammed look but dont want it to rub too bad.

cheers