shock advice

[nouseforaname]

need some advice on shocks.

my car has a stock setup, as far as i can tell. i have eibach lowering springs that i intend to use and i'd like some advice on what shocks to run.

it's got 225/50/15s kuhmos on those rims.

i don't want to rub the tires, and don't want to have to roll the fenders either. i'm not doing track days. it's just a city car that i want to look better and handle better. okay, maybe it'll go down occasional back country road like i'm 18yrs old and the fuzz ain't looking.

so what shocks should i run? bilstiens, tokico, boge/sachs, or what else? if possible, example pictures of other's cars, how much it lowered your car or how high your car is standing right now would be helpful too.

thanks,

[Philo]

Dampers (shocks/struts) have nothing to do with ride height. Your springs determine how low or high your car is. If the car is being lowered dramatically, I suggest koni or bilstein sports. If it is just a minimal to moderate drop, KYB.

Next time search a bit. There have been a couple threads recently covering the same thing.

[jlevie]

+1 on Koni's or Bilstein's for those springs.

If your wheels have the right offset, you won't have any rubbing issues with those tires. I have 225/45-15's mounted on Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.3 15x7 wheels (25mm offset) and there's plenty of clearance.

[asubimmer]

need shorter springs! I would pair them w/ bilstein's but koni's aren't too bad ;)