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Old 03-17-2012, 09:01 PM
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It sits at a height right now which is comfortable. And probablly economic to curbs and speed bumps. But I dont really like the stance it has. I want a more agressive look, as in I want the front end to be lower and the rear to remain the same. I already have lowering kit springs, struts, and shocks, and subframe connectors, but how would I go about having the front end just lowered? What would I tell a performance shop? would they just cut the
springs or what would be done? Been wondering this for a long time. Thank you.



see what I mean? This car is mean, and deserves a new look. 446 rwhp
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if the car has dead coils on the lowering springs you can try removing one of them to lower the car, otherwise itll affect the springs rate and make bounce like a honda...

you could always pull those springs off sell them and buy some H&R SS's
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Old 03-17-2012, 11:17 PM
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OK yah the H&R ss's? They look good huh? Sounds good. Just didnt know if there was a chaper way to do it... Do you think bilstein shocks are any good? I have them but they were on there when I bought it. Dont know if it makes a difference really. Thinking about putting some stabilizers on there.
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Steeda X2 balljoints can get you some more drop in the front.
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Originally Posted by TRUEBLUE3934
Steeda X2 balljoints can get you some more drop in the front.
yep, theyll lower the car 1/2" if you dont use the supplied aluminum spacer

Bilstein makes a VERY good product, but depending on how many miles you have on it, might be time to replace them
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Old 03-19-2012, 07:02 PM
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I say lower the car on all 4 corners. If you just lower the front it will look tacky. If you want that aggressive look get rear tires that are slightly larger than fronts. eg:

Front 245/40-17
Rear 245/45-17 or 255/40-17

It will make the back tire look more beefy.
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Originally Posted by RWY1984
I say lower the car on all 4 corners. If you just lower the front it will look tacky. If you want that aggressive look get rear tires that are slightly larger than fronts. eg:

Front 245/40-17
Rear 245/45-17 or 255/40-17

It will make the back tire look more beefy.
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meanwhile in reality land you could get 245/45 fronts and 275/45 rears
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Lowering the rear of these cars too much will result in a pretty harsh ride. Dropping it into the weeds is likely to make anything but smooth roads seem like washboards.
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Originally Posted by TRUEBLUE3934
Lowering the rear of these cars too much will result in a pretty harsh ride. Dropping it into the weeds is likely to make anything but smooth roads seem like washboards.
BUT IT LOOKS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, if you are into that sort of thing.
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