ZZP lowering springs
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SUPERDAD3114
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Yes!!! do the zzp lowering springs for sure!
I mean... for $149.99? who wouldn't lol. If I wanted to spend the $800 for coilovers then that would be the route for sure just because of being adjustable and the handling difference. But honestly. I have had mine for 2 months now and just enough wheel gap is gone and the ride, I felt, got noticeably better. Just my experience.
But honestly get the sway bar end links too! Don't know if you know or heard but, our cars end links are plastic!!! That infuriated me when I found out. That made a big difference for me as well.
Last but not least, if you're doing the springs, you might as well do the rear sway bar. Cause while the rear springs are out you can just slip in the mounts for the sway bar.
All three from zzp and inexpensive too!
I mean... for $149.99? who wouldn't lol. If I wanted to spend the $800 for coilovers then that would be the route for sure just because of being adjustable and the handling difference. But honestly. I have had mine for 2 months now and just enough wheel gap is gone and the ride, I felt, got noticeably better. Just my experience.
But honestly get the sway bar end links too! Don't know if you know or heard but, our cars end links are plastic!!! That infuriated me when I found out. That made a big difference for me as well.
Last but not least, if you're doing the springs, you might as well do the rear sway bar. Cause while the rear springs are out you can just slip in the mounts for the sway bar.
All three from zzp and inexpensive too!
UltimaSanctus
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I have had the zzp springs since february and i am totally happy with them. With me and one other person the ride is still great, but if you get more than 2 adults it gets pretty crashy over bigger bumps. Also be prepared to scrape the front plastic air deflector a lot until you find the right angle to come out of the driveway, go over speedbumps, etc.
@ UltimaSanctus Are you saying with 4 adults in the car that you bottom out a lot? I like my LT w/ 15" wheels but want to tighten up the suspension by replacing stock shocks and strut with RS version and springs. I just don't want to scrape everywhere. It's can be bad now I just don't want to make it worse.
UltimaSanctus
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The variable spring rate on the zzp springs is pretty good. I dont think i have ever bottomed out the suspension. Just every now and then that little air deflector slightly scrapes, nothing to actually worry about. Then again the curb at the end of my driveway is a solid 5-6 inches tall...
carsNskis
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I was really on the fence about drop springs (cheapest) vs GMP (500ish) vs cheap coil overs (800ish) vs BC or better... i think the GMP is the best ride quality for a daily after riding in other Sonics with springs only (but the stiffer drop springs do limit body roll better). If budget is the priority start with springs, worst case you don't like them you can sell them and go back to stock until you find another route to go
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GM Performance kit is really nice, and its pretty cheap as well. If you're still in warranty GM will still cover the car since its an officially built kit from them.
I've seen them go on sale for as low as $360.
https://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/nal-23158161/overview/year/2012/make/chevrolet/model/sonic
I've seen them go on sale for as low as $360.
https://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/nal-23158161/overview/year/2012/make/chevrolet/model/sonic
Ameyejesus
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Hey guys, new sonic rs owner here. I know zzp makes good products but was skeptical of how cheap the springs were if they were any good. I have bought cheap springs in the past and it ruined my car. Butt after reading these post I'm going to pull the trigger on a set. I also have a ddm rear brace I'm putting in too.
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SouthFLSonic
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I am running the Meagan springs and they are been cheaper and ride great and lower it just enough.
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Ameyejesus
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Yeah I looked at those too. There not much cheaper then the zzp springs. And zzp is about an hour drive from me so if I can support a michigan company I don't mind paying a little more.
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SouthFLSonic
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Ahhhh, 10-4. I’m from Michigan too and never realized they were located there or I woulda bought from them as well. Now I know.
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Ameyejesus
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The zzp springs definately get the car looking better, and the ride quality is also good. Almost too good. The rears feel softer than i'd like. The ass end sags when i leave from a stop. Havent ridden on any other sonic springs to compare to though.
Id also recommend the sway bar.
Id also recommend the sway bar.
Ameyejesus
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Oh I see, I might not want to get these then. Lowering is the man thing I want to do. I want to try and reduce how much the the nose dips and lifts off braking and accelerating.
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The nose is perfect. If you just want the lowering, theyre a good choice. The rear just squats a bit when accelerating.
Ameyejesus
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Right on
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