Not ready to invest in a full coilover kit? You're not alone. Many drivers start their stance journey by asking:
Can I lower my car without coilovers?
The short answer is yes — but there are trade-offs.
Option 1: Lowering Springs
Lowering springs are the most common alternative. They replace your factory springs with shorter, stiffer versions to drop the ride height by 25–40mm on average. They’re relatively affordable and easy to install — especially when paired with OEM shocks.
The problem? Most stock dampers aren’t designed to work with shorter springs. This mismatch often leads to a bouncy, unbalanced ride. Over time, it can wear out your shocks faster and reduce handling confidence.
Option 2: Spring & Shock Combos
Some brands offer lowering springs with matched dampers as a package. These are better tuned and can ride well — but you’re still limited to a fixed height and less flexibility.
Why Coilovers Still Win
Coilovers offer two big advantages:
1. Adjustable ride height – fine-tune the drop to suit your wheels, tyres, and clearance
2. Matched spring/damper tuning – better control, stability, and comfort
With a proper coilover kit like those from Stanced UK®, you get the flexibility of adjustable height and the confidence of pre-set damping — tuned for real UK roads.
If you just want a small drop and don’t mind fixed settings, lowering springs might work for you. But if you care about dialling in your stance and keeping ride quality, coilovers are the better long-term choice.
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