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Old May 6, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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Exclamation question about lowering s2k

I want to lower my s2k shortly, before or after SC install so I can get ready for new rims later this summer. Is one inch a good drop? i have an amuse lip and its close to scraping now I dont want go to muhc lower...........

How much is it usually to have a shop install the springs? Also I plan on getting 17s and I odnt want it to rub the fenders so 1 inch is a good lower?
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Old May 6, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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1' is a good average.
Why not coilovers???
I heard the JRZ,are pretty good for street and track.!!!
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Old May 6, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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ehh springs should be good enough coilovers are 1kish right? I need to stop blowing cash on the s2k
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Old May 6, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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The Ground Contriol and Koni GB was the way I went and I am happy. I like the ride better than the lowering springs I had before.
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Old May 6, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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springs are still close to stock feel though?
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Old May 6, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverKnight,May 6 2006, 11:51 PM
springs are still close to stock feel though?
The Eibach Pro Kit springs drop the car about an inch at each end, and don't make the car much stiffer, in part because the springs are progressive.

My guess is that you'll probably scrape your lip if you go an inch lower, but it all depends on where and how you drive.
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Old May 6, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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yeh it scrapes if id ont go super slow now and on the steeper hills drive ways i have to turn the wheels hmmmmm but damn if i want 17s I might have ti lwoer hmmm
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Old May 6, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Step 1: deflate tires.
Step 2: Enjoy your lowered car!
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Old May 6, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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