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Old 07-24-2006, 07:55 PM
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This is my car. Basically, i'm happy with the stock height, but i'm crazy with modding, and sure, lower looks better. I"m wondering though, is it possible to just go with a lowering spring setup and get away with out rubbing? IF so, which springs would offer me the ideal drop. Ideally, I don't want to have to roll fenders or run negative camber. If it's not possible, then i'll probably leave it at stock height for the time being. I don't mind if i'll have minor rubbing (big dips in a road, super inclines, etc.).

My setup is:
front offset 49
rear offset 55

tires:
225/45/17 Front
255/40/17 Rear
Old 07-24-2006, 08:23 PM
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after some searching, it seems like spoon or eibach might be ideal since they only offer a 1" drop. Any other suggestions?
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You're not low unless you got a lil rub!?
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H&R offers 3/4 of an inch drop iirc.
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i'd recommend swift sport machs. I just installed a set. The drop is even, no rubbing, no break-in period, no sag.
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how much of a drop did you get on your swifts? I can't decide between those and the Eibachs
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Should consider some coil-overs so that you can have it adjusted to your to height you want.
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Originally Posted by HONDAP1,Jul 24 2006, 09:43 PM
i'd recommend swift sport machs. I just installed a set. The drop is even, no rubbing, no break-in period, no sag.
swifts are nice but I think they are 1.5" which might be pushing it with my setup.
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Originally Posted by AJ PwR,Jul 25 2006, 12:01 AM
Should consider some coil-overs so that you can have it adjusted to your to height you want.
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Kg/Mm Supersport,=0.65 " drop;progressive springs,best handling.


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