I am a new member with a brand new 2019 ST and I have a few questions. I've done some research and have experience in this area so I'm specifically looking for brand recommendations based on the real-world experiences of members of this forum.
I want to lower the ST. The goal is looks with the lowest impact to ride quality. I do not intend to autocross the car. I do clearly understand there is a tradeoff in ride quality so what I'm looking for are recommendations from those who have installed a specific brand of lowering springs and the impressions of the relative percentage loss from stock. I have found that not all springs with the same lowering height have the same impact on ride quality. I appreciate there are differences in perception of ride quality but I'll sort through that. I have done some research and found several spring kits that I think might fill the bill but I want to purchase one that satisfies this specific requirement as close as possible. I have zero'd in on Eibach but want to vet this choice. This is where your experience would be most helpful to me. I welcome the input.
I would also like to install front and rear tower-to-tower braces along with subframe braces. It appears there is a company in SoCal, which produces them here and they may be the ticket. I am an avid fan of suspension. After my first drive in a Lotus Elan, I was forever hooked on handling and suspension. This ST is reminiscent of that Lotus. It handles great as-is but I'd like it a touch lower for looks and I feel chassis bracing will only make it better with minimal disruption. I have found the greatest impact in braking and handling - the single best bang for the buck. Again, I'm open to suggestions.
Lastly, if anyone knows the weight of the stock black 17" wheels I'd like to explore wheel options. I suspect they are north of 23 lbs. I do like their look. They are super easy to clean, but lower sprung wheel weight is always a good thing! .
I welcome your experience and recommendations.
I want to lower the ST. The goal is looks with the lowest impact to ride quality. I do not intend to autocross the car. I do clearly understand there is a tradeoff in ride quality so what I'm looking for are recommendations from those who have installed a specific brand of lowering springs and the impressions of the relative percentage loss from stock. I have found that not all springs with the same lowering height have the same impact on ride quality. I appreciate there are differences in perception of ride quality but I'll sort through that. I have done some research and found several spring kits that I think might fill the bill but I want to purchase one that satisfies this specific requirement as close as possible. I have zero'd in on Eibach but want to vet this choice. This is where your experience would be most helpful to me. I welcome the input.
I would also like to install front and rear tower-to-tower braces along with subframe braces. It appears there is a company in SoCal, which produces them here and they may be the ticket. I am an avid fan of suspension. After my first drive in a Lotus Elan, I was forever hooked on handling and suspension. This ST is reminiscent of that Lotus. It handles great as-is but I'd like it a touch lower for looks and I feel chassis bracing will only make it better with minimal disruption. I have found the greatest impact in braking and handling - the single best bang for the buck. Again, I'm open to suggestions.
Lastly, if anyone knows the weight of the stock black 17" wheels I'd like to explore wheel options. I suspect they are north of 23 lbs. I do like their look. They are super easy to clean, but lower sprung wheel weight is always a good thing! .
I welcome your experience and recommendations.