Daily driving your s2000
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You can still run a reasonably aggressive drop/wheel setup without rubbing everywhere. I think a 2" drop over stock is good. Depending on your front lip setup I'd say a 2 finger gap is the way to go. Looks good, is easy to drive everyday and allows your car to handle the way it was meant to. There are experts out there that are more than willing to help - especially since you're crossing over to sanity. 
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i daily mine in ft worth metro which prob has some of the worst roads around, and im lil low, i sit about right on the tires and i dont have problems. i scrape my plastic flap things alot but theyre just plastic so i dont worry. just angle them plaza entrances lol and avoid potholes
heres a pic:
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Originally Posted by IAmTheRealAsif,Apr 17 2010, 11:23 AM
Honestly I think hellaflush is hellafail.
Lowered cars with wider wheels look great but you have to be subtle with it...Some people thing more is better.
They make the car almost impossible to drive and completely ruin its handling characteristics.
Function will never go out of style
Lowered cars with wider wheels look great but you have to be subtle with it...Some people thing more is better.
They make the car almost impossible to drive and completely ruin its handling characteristics.
Function will never go out of style
I think anywhere from 1"-1.5" drop is alright. 2" seems pushing it IMO. Mine is dropped on Tein S-techs (~1" all around) and I've been fine 99.99% of the time.
And as far as tires go, are you looking for little road noise? Cause my personal preference is more grip, so I'd say RE-11, Star Spec, AD08, or something alone those lines.
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your ride height depends on the road condition where you live, down in s fl we have really good roads for the most part so if i wanted to i could really lower the car. i think overall a finger gap is subtle for dd
ive had my car for a month and a half and i have put like 5k miles already lol
ive had my car for a month and a half and i have put like 5k miles already lol
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From: North SF Bay, CA
Originally Posted by Nick.,Apr 17 2010, 09:29 AM
Hey guys, after 2 years of ownership im finally trying to shake off the "lowered and dope wheels" thing that i transfered over from my VW days.
After a problem with ill fitting wheels and being to low i destroyed both front fenders, I decided i'm 100% done with the low thing. This morning i even pulled the fender out more on OEM ap1 wheels.
My questions is i want to start DAILY DRIVING my s2000, i have only logged 3k miles since last May!
What do you guys recommend as a good ride height? Also what method are you using to measure? Also what summer tires are most popular? I have 2 sets of ap1 wheels, one with winter tires and the ones im running now have Toyo Proxes 4's.
Sorry for the novel and im looking forward to your responses.
-Nick.
After a problem with ill fitting wheels and being to low i destroyed both front fenders, I decided i'm 100% done with the low thing. This morning i even pulled the fender out more on OEM ap1 wheels.
My questions is i want to start DAILY DRIVING my s2000, i have only logged 3k miles since last May!
What do you guys recommend as a good ride height? Also what method are you using to measure? Also what summer tires are most popular? I have 2 sets of ap1 wheels, one with winter tires and the ones im running now have Toyo Proxes 4's.
Sorry for the novel and im looking forward to your responses.
-Nick.
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Originally Posted by Swift GT,Apr 17 2010, 10:52 AM
I daily at this ride height (PSS9's) with no problems at all as long as I angle it going into driveways. I don't even scrape the rubber flaps in front of the front wheels at this height:
(PS - live in VA now, but I grew up in Mission Viejo)