noob here

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 11:12 pm

Hi all my name is drew. I currently drive a 05 sxt as my dd. this is currenly my family car for myself, wife and kids. I previously had 18's on the neon but just recently but the stock tires and rims back on. No mods done to car other than a aftermarket air filter that came with the car and I have blacked out the tail lights. Plan to do mods or trade in for srt4 when I can get my wife a suv.

Here are some photos of the sxt

here are some pics with rims on. my sig pic is current.

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:39 am

Welcome. Orange Blast is the best color in my opinion.

DOSneons · Post by **DOSneons** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:43 am

welcome, if u dont get the srt u must lower it

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:19 am

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:26 am

sidepipe87 wrote:Welcome. Orange Blast is the best color in my opinion.

thanks. I loved the color and was a little different. now here in ID there is at least 3-4 orange neons and 1-2 orange srt's.

DOSneons wrote:welcome, if u dont get the srt u must lower it

I know. the ride height is driving me crazy even now. I am trying to find cheap but good coilovers that aren't running $600+ but cant seem to find any except for eBay. any recommendations?

k-b-s-neon02 · Post by **k-b-s-neon02** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:44 am

Welcome....

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:47 am

thanks for all the welcomes. I'm glad I found a actual neon/srt forum.

DOSneons · Post by **DOSneons** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:54 am

coilovers are gonna run u a pretty penny, stay away from the ebay shit.

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:02 pm

DOSneons wrote:coilovers are gonna run u a pretty penny, stay away from the ebay shit.

yeah thats what I have seen. thanks for the info about eBay. The only reason I want coilovers is for the adjustable part. is there a physical difference while driving between coilovers and lowering springs?

thanks for all info.

DOSneons · Post by **DOSneons** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:10 pm

ive never had coilovers, ive got eibach sportlines, they ride a lil rough but for the most part im comfortable with them

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:22 pm

DOSneons wrote:ive never had coilovers, ive got eibach sportlines, they ride a lil rough but for the most part im comfortable with them

yeah I was looking the sportlines. I was also looking at TEIN suspension but are pretty spendy from what I saw.

NeonFlash · Post by **NeonFlash** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:16 pm

Welcome to the forum Drew enjoy your stay & by the way nice ride

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:19 pm

NeonFlash wrote:Welcome to the forum Drew enjoy your stay & by the way nice ride

Thanks for the welcome.

wheels04sxt · Post by **wheels04sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:25 pm

neownd sxt wrote: yeah thats what I have seen. thanks for the info about eBay. The only reason I want coilovers is for the adjustable part. is there a physical difference while driving between coilovers and lowering springs?

the adjustability is what makes the coilovers ride completely different then just lowering springs. also like dos said coils arent cheap, you get what you pay for. if you do decide to get springs id upgrade the struts as well though. my stockers blew out pretty soon after putting my sportlines on.

and welcome to the forum

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:27 pm

wheels04sxt wrote:
neownd sxt wrote: yeah thats what I have seen. thanks for the info about eBay. The only reason I want coilovers is for the adjustable part. is there a physical difference while driving between coilovers and lowering springs?
the adjustability is what makes the coilovers ride completely different then just lowering springs. also like dos said coils arent cheap, you get what you pay for. if you do decide to get springs id upgrade the struts as well though. my stockers blew out pretty soon after putting my sportlines on.

and welcome to the forum

perfect. that's exactly what I was looking for. not sure what I'm
gonna go with but hopefully something soon.

and thanks for the welcome.

g_force58 · Post by **g_force58** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:34 pm

Welcome to 2GN

ltr450r · Post by **ltr450r** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:35 pm

Welcome you will like it here... I also want to lower mine on the Tein springs...

But welcome again

kael · Post by **kael** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:05 pm

welcome

wheels04sxt · Post by **wheels04sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:58 pm

neownd sxt wrote:perfect. that's exactly what I was looking for. not sure what I'm
gonna go with but hopefully something soon.

and thanks for the welcome.

no prob man.

coils are great if you wana get the most out of the cars handling. for instance if you do road or auto x racing. also if you want to slam your ride then coils are the best choice but thats not theyre soul purpose. but they arent gonna come cheap. i can tell you now though that my megan racing coilovers have been great and worth every penny i spent. i wish now i woulda spent the extra hundo and got the bc's though as they are somewhat nicer

a nice spring strut combo is great for a dd and someone whos isnt trying to get their car as low as possible, but also wants some improvement in handling and a firmer feel. tokio blue struts and either eibach sportlines or tien s techs are popular spring/strut thats used alot.

along with some sticky tires these car can do very well in the twisties

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:06 pm

thank you guys for all the welcomes and information. all of it helped a lot. more advice or criticism is welcome as well. thoughts or anything for the car.

NitroNeon · Post by **NitroNeon** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:38 pm

Welcome! Looking to lower mine as well.

Like the tails, is that a cover or wrap to black them out?

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:45 pm

Welcome! I like you already. Just joined and ALREADY want to lower it without hesitation. hahaha.

I also recommend removing the side moldings on the doors and painting the chrome trim on your front bumper orange to match.

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:56 pm

Tam wrote:Welcome! I like you already. Just joined and ALREADY want to lower it without hesitation. hahaha.

I also recommend removing the side moldings on the doors and painting the chrome trim on your front bumper orange to match.

haha thanks. someone else actually pointed out painting the chrome trim on the bumper. idk how it would but def will look into it. thanks for tips.

simann · Post by **simann** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:03 am

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flipperthedolfin06f · Post by **flipperthedolfin06f** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:52 am

welcome...first gen rt springs will lower it just fine and are very cheap and easy 2 get

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:03 pm

flipperthedolfin06f wrote:welcome...first gen rt springs will lower it just fine and are very cheap and easy 2 get

really? this is good to know. do you by chance know how much lower it will put me at from the stock sxt springs?

C1DoG · Post by **C1DoG** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:14 pm

Nice looking Neon you have there Drew.

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neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:52 pm

C1DoG wrote:Nice looking Neon you have there Drew.

thanks and same to you.

esfan · Post by **esfan** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:09 am

LOL 4x4 mode!

j/k~. Welcome to the forum Drew. Those rims look outstanding and the car is very nice. Lowered car will look much better for sure!

neownd sxt · Post by **neownd sxt** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:37 pm

NitroNeon wrote:Welcome! Looking to lower mine as well.

Like the tails, is that a cover or wrap to black them out?

unfortunately right now they are just spray painted.

esfan wrote:LOL 4x4 mode!

j/k~. Welcome to the forum Drew. Those rims look outstanding and the car is very nice. Lowered car will look much better for sure!

yeah I do agree it is 4X4 mode. I'm trying to find the right suspension I want for it. I will be doing auto x when I get my wife a suv but until then I want to drop it more but don't have available funds for a few hundred $$$ right now. but also need suspension for dd and to have my kids in as well.

open to all suggestions but am unfortunately on a budget.