Bringing a car lower to the ground is a very popular upgrade, and there’s no secret why. From performance boosts to the aesthetic advantage, changing your suspension is a classic upgrade. But how much should you lower your suspension, and can you lower it too far? Read on to find out.
Performance Increases
Dropping your car a few inches does more than affect aesthetics. Lowering the center of gravity makes your car more stable when taking sharp turns, and it increases your handling exponentially. With less air underneath the vehicle (but not no air, that would be a problem), your ride is also more aerodynamic due to reduced drag.
Going Too Low
Certain states, like California, have rules about how low you can legally lower your car. Before you mess with your springs, make sure you know your local regulations.
Legality aside, there are other reasons you may not want to bring your car down too low. The closer your car is to the ground, the more likely you are to bottom out or have trouble with speed bumps. Also, you may negatively affect aerodynamics if there isn’t enough room under your vehicle for air to flow.
How To Lower Your Car
There are a few different methods for lowering your car. First, you can lower your coil spring suspension by removing the stock coil springs and replacing them with shorter springs. You can also have a professional shorten or soften these springs. If your vehicle is older, however, it may not have coil springs at all. In this case, you’ll want a universal lowering kit.
Finding the Sweet Spot
To lower your suspension properly and to the most beneficial level, enlist the help of an expert. To see the greatest performance increase, you may only need to lower it an inch or two. Once you find the perfect height for your car, you’ll see all the performance increases without any worries about drag or reduced ride quality.
Now that you know how much to lower your suspension and how to find that perfect amount, low ride like a boss, and experience all the performance boosts that come with it.
