Do coilovers compress less the shocks and springs ?

[Ree]

Hey Peeps !

Do coilovers compress less the shocks and springs ?

Currently running lowtec springs on standard shocks, this sometimes scrapes on the square humps when I have passengers or stuff in the boot.

Wanted to know if coilsovers handle payloads better i.e less compression under same weight compared to springs and shocks

[the bruce]

The amount of compression is no question if coilover or not, just a question what spring rates
(how stiff) and damping rates you run and what the weight of your car is.

Soft springs + soft stock dampers + heavy R32 + passengers = too much compression on bumps.

You will at least want stiffer Bilstein B6/B8 shocks or even better stiffer springs + Bilsteins. 

[SI-R32]

Ree if your putting passengers in the boot mate your doing something wrong ;D

[Ree]

The amount of compression is no question if coilover or not, just a question what spring rates
(how stiff) and damping rates you run and what the weight of your car is.

Soft springs + soft stock dampers + heavy R32 + passengers = too much compression on bumps.

You will at least want stiffer Bilstein B6/B8 shocks or even better stiffer springs + Bilsteins. 

Thanks for that !

I was actually thinking of getting bilstein coilovers, may have to just leave the drop at 20mm all round, have just a slight drop.

[Ree]

Ree if your putting passengers in the boot mate your doing something wrong ;D

Where else is the mother in law gonna sit !

[Yawn]

Ree if your putting passengers in the boot mate your doing something wrong ;D

Where else is the mother in law gonna sit !