do you get your car lowered for looks or does it make the car actually go faster?

Answer 1

Usually, lowering you car will increase your handling, as your car will have a lower center of gravity, and the process of lowering usually includes stiffening the shocks/struts and springs, so that causes less body roll.

Will it make you car go faster? yes, because you will not have to slow as much on turns and curves, and because the stiffer suspension will also help launch and braking do to increased traction.

Most people, however, do the lowering for the style, and the added handling is just a bonus.

I hope this helps!!

Answer 2

Mostly for looks, but it does make the car have a lower center of gravity helping it stay more stable in turns. Also, most lowering springs are slightly stiffer than stock springs, making it handle even better.

At high speeds (in excess of 100mph) the lower car will also have less air moving under it, increasing high speed stability. This is why race cars are nearly touching the ground, and some even do if their suspension bottoms out.

Answer 3

Lowering a car does two things, it improves the cornering ability of the car as it reduces the amount of body roll. It also improves the overall look of the car as the wheel arches don't look empty above the wheels.
On the down side if done incorrectly the shock absorbers can bottom out and you may have difficulties driving over speed humps.

Answer 4

Lowering the car properly makes it more aerodynamic in most cases especially in the front ....as far as muscle cars and tuners...the rear of the car is usually jacked up.

Answer 5

I would never lower my car because of the speed bumps.

Answer 6

It will accelerate faster if the tires are smaller in circumference, but otherwise, no.