UP Dual Rate Lowering Springs

[2017S&XLftBhnd]

Received my Unplugged Performance
DUAL RATE LINEAR LOWERING SPRING set earlier this week and just got them installed on my Stealth Performance Y, so far they are totally worth it.

Dropped tire to trim distance around 1.75-2 inches. Ride is much smoother, no whole car jolt over bumps, driving can tell it’s lower, and doesn’t seem to sit higher in the rear a
nymore.

Also added 20mm spacers/adapters to rear wheels though, may slide those to the front and put 25mm on the back, still deciding.

sorry not clean and shiny like most, that part is yet to come, but wanted to post pics so other could see difference after installed.

 

[N1L CO2]

I was contemplating this as my next mod and was waiting for some feedback on them. Sounds like it's worth the $$.

 

[Demented_Y]

Looks nice!! My springs came in before picking up the car haha. Did you get an alignment after?

 

[2017S&XLftBhnd]

Did you get an alignment after?

No, the referred installer said they don’t need it in their experience. But since I added rear spacers and going to add front spacers, I will get one then.

 

[2017S&XLftBhnd]

Added 25mm rear 20mm front spacers, doesn’t seem like it will need an alignment but will probably get one and tire rotation in another thousand miles though.

 

[spatelpsd]

Was the Suspension from unplugged Mild right? Did you DIY Suspension suspension and was it hard if not what it run you to install them? What spacer did you get?

 

[2017S&XLftBhnd]

Was the Suspension from unplugged Mild right? Did you DIY Suspension suspension and was it hard if not what it run you to install them? What spacer did you get?

Moderate lowering spring from Unplugged. I had a local performance shop install them.

Spacers are 25mm rear, 20mm Front Blox Sport BLM series 6061-T6

 

[BreatheEasier]

Thanks for the review. So it may be a less costly option to get the UPP springs + spring spacers to move it back up near stock height to get improved ride quality vs. an entire suspension swap. Or maybe UPP will make stock-height dual-rate springs...

 

[2017S&XLftBhnd]

Thanks for the review. So it may be a less costly option to get the UPP springs + spring spacers to move it back up near stock height to get improved ride quality vs. an entire suspension swap. Or maybe UPP will make stock-height dual-rate springs...

Spacers were just for looks but the moderate lowering springs definitely help with the ride quality.

 

[cliffwang89]

you definitely want to get an alignment. Anytime you lower/raise the car, you're changing the geometry of the suspension and therefore changing alignment specs. Your toe and camber is definitely out of spec which will eat at your tire and cause tire wear faster. Since you don't have camber adjustments, you'll want to at least correct the toe.

I have the unplugged moderate springs installed as well and my toe was way out of spec front and rear.

 

[BreatheEasier]

Thanks for the review. So it may be a less costly option to get the UPP springs + spring spacers to move it back up near stock height to get improved ride quality vs. an entire suspension swap. Or maybe UPP will make stock-height dual-rate springs...

I stand corrected - UPP now offers a spring upgrade for stock height here. I'm going to move forward and order these, as my new tires got me part of the way there, and these look like they will get me to the ride quality I want. I really don't need to adjust or lower.

 

[spatelpsd]

I stand corrected - UPP now offers a spring upgrade for stock height here. I'm going to move forward and order these, as my new tires got me part of the way there, and these look like they will get me to the ride quality I want. I really don't need to adjust or lower.

So what is that? It doesn't change the height but better handling? But their site says "Our proprietary Dual-Rate Lowering Springs are renowned for combining comfort and performance". So it does lower?

 

[spatelpsd]

you definitely want to get an alignment. Anytime you lower/raise the car, you're changing the geometry of the suspension and therefore changing alignment specs. Your toe and camber is definitely out of spec which will eat at your tire and cause tire wear faster. Since you don't have camber adjustments, you'll want to at least correct the toe.

I have the unplugged moderate springs installed as well and my toe was way out of spec front and rear.

Im in CA too. Where did you get them installed? What they charge you? Im trying to get a ball park what's it going to cost me.

 

[cliffwang89]

Im in CA too. Where did you get them installed? What they charge you? Im trying to get a ball park what's it going to cost me.

got them installed at Unplugged Performance. Great guys over there. Install was 300. Alignment you'll have to find an outside alignment shop so pricing would vary.

 

[BreatheEasier]

I reached out to UPP last night after I ordered the stock-height springs to see if they have a recommendation for an installer in Northern Virginia. I figure with the stock height springs, an alignment isn't necessary, but I'll hold my thoughts on that until I see the true right height post-installation.

 

[Tyler34]

I reached out to upp today seeing if they have a solution for stock height for the non-performance since it seems their stock height is for the performance variant (aka about 1/2 lower than non-P)

 

[TwoK4drSi]

A lot of people have been saying even with the moderate springs the ride is improved over rough surfaces. Someone did do a review on their coils. The thumbnail is super deceiving so disregard.

 

[BreatheEasier]

I reached out to upp today seeing if they have a solution for stock height for the non-performance since it seems their stock height is for the performance variant (aka about 1/2 lower than non-P)

Hmmm...it wasn't clear that the ones I ordered were for Performance vs. LR. That isn't how the springs are advertised, and when I ordered, I specified I have a LR. I am frustrated that I ordered a set of springs 2 days ago, and have heard nothing back from UPP other than my order is processing. I reached out regarding my order status early today, and filled out there form for authorized location installers. Nothing. At this point, I'm getting concerned they may not have any stock, and this is a situation where they take orders to gauge demand.

A better ride an .5 inch drop won't be the end of the world for me, but still, this is something they needed to be more clear about, or include a .5 inch spacer option with the springs to ensure that those of us with LR models will retain our stock height if we prefer.

 

[vinny84]

Hmmm...it wasn't clear that the ones I ordered were for Performance vs. LR. That isn't how the springs are advertised, and when I ordered, I specified I have a LR. I am frustrated that I ordered a set of springs 2 days ago, and have heard nothing back from UPP other than my order is processing. I reached out regarding my order status early today, and filled out there form for authorized location installers. Nothing. At this point, I'm getting concerned they may not have any stock, and this is a situation where they take orders to gauge demand.

A better ride an .5 inch drop won't be the end of the world for me, but still, this is something they needed to be more clear about, or include a .5 inch spacer option with the springs to ensure that those of us with LR models will retain our stock height if we prefer.

Following...

 

[BreatheEasier]

Following...

I called UPP and they said the opposite - their stock-height springs are for LR, not PUP. So now I'm confused.