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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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I am putting my 18's on next week and I know its going to look kind of funny. So I was wondering what I should use to lower my ride. I was thinking spring because coilovers would just not be worth it with 18's.

So what springs should I use???? Any help
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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what rims? Are they the correct offesets? (not many are) and if not, you will have some rubbing issues.
Tanabe and Espiler are both good springs....close to stock spring rate.
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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I can heartily recommend my own setup. I call it a "poor man's coilover"

I ride on 17"s and am dropped on the lower setting on my Koni Yellows, but *very* seldom rub. Springs are KG/MM Super Sports.



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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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^ GREAT pic Dave!
I have the Konis with MG springs and love it. But, Konis are expensive.
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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[QUOTE=w1ngman,Aug 19 2004, 06:46 PM]I can heartily recommend my own setup.
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Hey naw! I said "poor man"...not Sanford-n-Son . Tire pressure is all important in the curves . Thanks for the corner props Baron .

And Steve, as for the Konis being expensive...well, the setup is still hundreds cheaper than coilovers. And then again, I purchased mine used with ~ 600 street miles & 3 track days on 'em [for an incredibly sick low price ]
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