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Old May 1, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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I have been reading that the DR21 Racing KG/mm springs are a very good choice if lowering your car. High quality spring.

A few questions:

How do they compare to the stock spring rates?
How does the car perform on the track?
Can the negative camber be dialed back out if needed for tire longevity?
Is the drop 35mm all around?
Does the car handle better (subjective)?
Bottom line.....will they improve the car's handling?

Any comments and answers to the above questions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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I can' really tell you how well they perform, haven't tested it but I know for sure its a 35mm drop all around (1.3in) heres a pic of how they would look
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Old May 2, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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How do they compare to the stock spring rates?
--I'm trying to get this info for both the KG/MM Race and SS springs

How does the car perform on the track?
Can't answer

Can the negative camber be dialed back out if needed for tire longevity?
Not all of it. If I'm not mistaken 2.9 deg? is the limit.

Does the car handle better (subjective)?
Bottom line.....will they improve the car's handling?

I've read a lot of posts from people who say that it does. In fact, I haven't read one post that stated that the car becomes tail happy, etc. with the aggressive drop. However, Super Street and other mags that have done tests consistently uncover problems with grip and a tail happy nature.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. I am surprised more people with the springs are not willing to share their experience. Strange.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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I don't have mine yet. Still waiting. But when I do, i will start the thread again.
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Old May 2, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Austin_S2000
[B]I have been reading that the DR21 Racing KG/mm springs are a very good choice if lowering your car.
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Old May 5, 2002 | 11:06 AM
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Austin S2000,

I just received my KG/MM DR21's. Should have them on my S2000 by midweek. I am running 18" Volk LE37T's on T1-S rubber. The drop is 0.69 inches. I will post reply with photos and let you know what I think regarding fitment and ride quality.

John
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Old May 5, 2002 | 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by JohnsS2K
Austin S2000,

I just received my KG/MM DR21's. Should have them on my S2000 by midweek. I am running 18" Volk LE37T's on T1-S rubber. The drop is 0.69 inches. I will post reply with photos and let you know what I think regarding fitment and ride quality.

John
Thanks John.
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Old May 6, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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can't wait to see pics
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Old May 6, 2002 | 09:50 AM
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I would like to know more info about it too.
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