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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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Hi Guys
Just got new wheels 18 x 8 +55 front - 225/40/18 and 18 x 9 +65 rear - 255/35/18.
I am planning to lower the car by 1 inch. as I don't want any rubbing and no fender rolling or relocating tabs?
Any suggestions as to which lowering springs I should use? My thoughts are on Spoon.
Also with just the 1 inch do I need to get an alignment or effect any adjustment?
Thanks a million for any imput
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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Anyone?
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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After the springs settle, after a week or two of driving you'll want to get an alignment.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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Thank you
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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Yea, wait a week or two before an alignment. I love how my car looks after lowered with Espelir springs too. About 1.4" drop or so.

-Matt
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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i have the same set up far as rim size........i rubbed harder than jacking off to a porno yo.......i had to roll my fenders.... you will too if you lower 1 inch......and i lowered it 1 inch.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by S2KSandy,Feb 27 2008, 12:00 PM
i rubbed harder than jacking off to a porno yo
with hands numbed or regular?
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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HAHA thats hilari0us^^^
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