coilovers quick question

[Stiv]

I'm a bit newbie at suspension stuff :iono:
Does coilovers replace both stock springs and shocks at the same time?
If i put Tein Basic on my TS, do I still need Tein S tech?
Thanks :thumbsup:

[taracor]

Coilovers are a set of a spring around a strut, as one unit. Like this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Coilovers.jpg

So it does indeed replace both your springs and your shocks. Hope that helps :)

[Stiv]

Nice, thanks mate :)
Now I just have to choose weather to buy springs or save money for coilovers :)

[cali yaris]

The Yaris really only gets "coilovers" on the front - the rears are still a spring and separate shock, but with a coilover kit you usually get adjustable height and stiffness.

[thebarber]

save up for the coilovers, you won't be disappointed.

[yarstar]

save up for the coilovers, you won't be disappointed.

Definitely.

[ToTo]

coilovers only way to go!

[Stiv]

So, coilovers are that much better than sport springs? Well then, I have another question :)
Few times a year I have to drive on a very ruined dirt road. It really helps if the car's bottom is at least 15cm of the ground.
Is there a coilover that could be adjusted form 0 drop (stock) to let's say 50mm drop? Tein basic is adjustable from about -40 to -70 or something like that.

[cali yaris]

Megans start with a zero drop, don't know about other brands.

[thebarber]

Megans start with a zero drop, don't know about other brands.

i have megan coilovers and ran all the way up in the rear...it was a 1.5" drop from stock....fyi.

no coilover is going to be easy to adjust UP to 0 ride height...its a couple hours work at least...

[taracor]

I have sport springs and shocks, and I like em, just felt like I needed to back up the other option. I mean I'd love coilovers, but I love the money I saved too, so it evens out.