How to Lower the Vehicle Height?
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To lower the vehicle height, you can install shorter springs, replace them with coilover suspensions, or modify the air suspension. Effects of lowering the vehicle height: 1. It can improve the car's appearance and enhance visual appeal; 2. It can increase stability during high-speed driving. However, whether it improves handling cannot be guaranteed, as many cases show that improper modifications often result in worse handling than before. Related information: While modifying coilover suspensions can lower the chassis, it may affect ride comfort. Air suspension allows height adjustment when needed without compromising comfort. About air suspension modification: Air suspension is common in many high-end models, adjusting height via inflation and deflation. Installing air suspension requires an air tank and pump, typically placed in the trunk. Of course, a lower chassis isn't always better—moderate adjustments are advisable, as excessively low clearance can reduce road passability.
There are actually several common methods to lower the vehicle height. The first is to replace the stock springs with shorter ones while keeping the original shock absorbers. This is relatively simple and cost-effective, allowing a drop of 2-3 cm. The second method is to install coilover suspensions, which offer adjustable height settings and can lower the car more significantly while improving handling, though they are more expensive and complex to install. The third option is air suspension, which uses airbags to adjust the ride height and can lower the car to its minimum when parked, but the entire system is quite costly. With over a decade of experience in car modifications, I recommend first considering your driving needs: if it's for daily commuting with occasional style points, shorter springs are sufficient; if you frequently drive on mountain roads or track days, coilovers are more suitable. Also, don’t overlook the impact of modifications—lowering the car too much can cause scraping on speed bumps and require extra caution when entering underground garages. It’s best to measure the ramp heights of your regular routes before making a decision.
