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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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What companies make a 1.5"drop?

I used to have the Tein S-techs which i liked. but im lookin for something a little bit lower

-Jerry
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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KG/MM springs are your best bet. Other than those, I would suggest full coilovers.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Aren't KG 1 inch drop though?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JanNov s2k,Nov 30 2006, 06:06 PM
What companies make a 1.5"drop?

I used to have the Tein S-techs which i liked. but im lookin for something a little bit lower

-Jerry
Jerry, either you are a better man than me, or you have better roads in your area. There is no way I could live with a 1-1/2 inch drop, given the kinds of roads we have in this area.

I am curious though. Can you get enough negative camber in the back after a 1.5" drop?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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yes Espelier(?) ASD 1.3 drop
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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well see thats what im afraid of also is throwing off the camber too much. that was one thing i liked about the s-techs they didnt mess with the camber too much.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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espelir
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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KG/MM Supersport give you 0.7" inch drop.
KG/MM Race springs give you 1.5 " inch drop.
but the company has been sold,and heard quality is not the same,anymore.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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i guess espelir are the only ones then
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JanNov s2k,Dec 1 2006, 02:33 AM
well see thats what im afraid of also is throwing off the camber too much. that was one thing i liked about the s-techs they didnt mess with the camber too much.
Well, I don't know for a fact that you'll have trouble getting the camber right, but I believe it is a valid concern. I'm dropped an inch, and can get at least 2-1/2 degrees of negative camber in the back, but that will decrease if you go lower. From what I've read here on S2kI we can get away with a little more than a 1" drop (as far as static alignment goes), but I couldn't stand the loss of ground clearance (and suspension travel). Measure the distance from your front strakes to the ground, and then subtract the drop you have in mind. My front strakes are constantly taking a beating.

I've heard good things about the Espiler springs, but don't have any first hand experience with them.

Somebody who has dropped their car an inch and a half or more should post their alignment specs and experience. I know we have some people here who have really slammed their S.
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