# Help me decide: Springs vs Coilovers **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 23, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-decide-springs-vs-coilovers/263495 "2012-04-23T12:28:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 21
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2012, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-decide-springs-vs-coilovers/263495/21 "2012-04-23T13:11:33Z")
> [@NYSpeed Watkins Glen (IRL) Showcase - July 4th, 5th & 6th 2008! \*Now With TRACK TIME!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-watkins-glen-irl-showcase-july-4th-5th-6th-2008-now-with-track-time/45532/88): > > **Preferred would be drop off in the morning and pick up in the evening. Or I can stick around and help you so we can get it done faster?** I’ll just let you do the front compressing of the springs cause like I said…spring compressors are like the plague to me. Can’t even explain why I hate them so much. > > **Here is a general install howto for my car (it’s actually for an FX35 - but similar setup) to give you an idea of the time needed**: > > [http://www.infinitiscene.com/forum/threads/9333-2003-2008-FX35-FX45-BC-Coilover-Install-DIY](http://www.infinitiscene.com/forum/threads/9333-2003-2008-FX35-FX45-BC-Coilover-Install-DIY) > > I’m not concerned about the winter height. Just the maintenance (which springs have zero of). I drove a Maxima that was even lower than this will be once it’s dropped through a blizzard or two with no issues. 1. Drop off in morning and pick up later works best. I can’t have people chillin because insurance. 2. My only question on the install: Is it mandatory to install the springs in my living room?? --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-decide-springs-vs-coilovers/263495)._