I've had my 2001 s2000 for a few years now and love the thing to death, but i want to start putting a little bit of money into it and the first thing i want to do is get rid of the wheel gap. not this trend of slamming it to the ground or anything, just a nice lil drop. sorry if there's a million threads on this already, i never really come on this forum.

I know generally coilovers are better than springs, but would springs do fine with just wanting a small drop? i've read it can hinder the steering and eventually ruin my stock shocks, but will that actually happen with just a daily driver? i don't take my car to the track or street race or anything like that, might take some corners and curves at a good speed but nothing to hurt the suspension too much. would you guys recommend any certain springs or say just bite the bullet and get a coilover setup? if so with the second choice what're some nice setups for relatively cheap? i don't need any super performance coilovers just to scoot around town haha

Also, i've never done any modifying to a car before, and i definitely don't want to ruin my s2000 in the process, will i have any issues with rubbing if i just lower it like an inch or so? i wouldn't think i would but i've never had any experience with it..

thanks for any help or input, cheers!

 

Why not go to a bigger wheel - say an 18"- to sop up that gap?

 

without coils or springs, 18" wheels will make it LOOK even more wheel gapped. 18" on stock height looks like a 4x4.

 

Because if you do it properly the overall diameter will be exactly the same, you will just have more wheel/less tire. As mentioned, this actually creates the illusion of more wheel gap.

If your stock shocks are in good condition, a mild drop on springs like Eibach or Swift will be perfectly fine.

 

I would first start with 17" rims. They look much better than 16's IMO. You can even upgrade to the stock AP2 rims and then lower your car a bit with springs if you have a tight budget.

 

It's not that your idea sucks.. But let's face it, it's a terrible idea..

 

thanks for the replies guys, as for wheels, i would love to step up to 17's. i think 18's are too big for an s2000 personally. i was going to go step by step, suspension, wheels, exhaust, then random other small things. wheels are definitely a lot more than some springs or coilovers so they'll have to wait a while, bu i'm fine with keeping my ap1 wheels on there. i may just look into springs if they won't harm my stock shocks though, will leave me with enough for some wheels before too long

 

Just do it right the first time and get coilovers. Easier to install, better handling/braking, dampening adjustments, height adjustments, etc. With lowering springs and stock shocks, you're going to blow the shocks sooner and will need to replace/upgrade in the future. Save yourself the trouble.

 

How many miles are your car? I assume it's still on the stock shocks?

I think you'd be better served with aftermarket coilovers, instead of just springs as your shocks could probably use replacing anyways.

 

How many miles are your car? I assume it's still on the stock shocks?

I think you'd be better served with aftermarket coilovers, instead of just springs as your shocks could probably use replacing anyways.