What lowering kit for my ride
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What lowering kit for my ride
I see common lowering kits for our rides such as eibach sport line and pro kits but which one is better for a dd? I have 18x9 saleens that are 24mm offset so they stick out of the fender a little or none at all with 255/45-18 tires around. I was thinking maybe 1.25" all around but i need opinions! Go to my garage to see pics if you could! Thanks!
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I would recommend looking at the FRPP spring sets. They offer several different combinations of spring rate & rated drops. You can get an OEM spring rate which is great for a DD or a stiffer rate if you want to track the car. Most companies only offer one or two options.
I installed the FRPP "B" springs for 1-1/4" drop with a stock spring rate for drive-ability. Then I installed the KONI yellow adjustable shocks & struts. This combination is phenomenal, at the softest setting the Konis are like a good sport shock/strut. But they can be adjusted to hard as a rock if you want.
I installed the FRPP "B" springs for 1-1/4" drop with a stock spring rate for drive-ability. Then I installed the KONI yellow adjustable shocks & struts. This combination is phenomenal, at the softest setting the Konis are like a good sport shock/strut. But they can be adjusted to hard as a rock if you want.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Ohio
I would recommend looking at the FRPP spring sets. They offer several different combinations of spring rate & rated drops. You can get an OEM spring rate which is great for a DD or a stiffer rate if you want to track the car. Most companies only offer one or two options.
I installed the FRPP "B" springs for 1-1/4" drop with a stock spring rate for drive-ability. Then I installed the KONI yellow adjustable shocks & struts. This combination is phenomenal, at the softest setting the Konis are like a good sport shock/strut. But they can be adjusted to hard as a rock if you want.
I installed the FRPP "B" springs for 1-1/4" drop with a stock spring rate for drive-ability. Then I installed the KONI yellow adjustable shocks & struts. This combination is phenomenal, at the softest setting the Konis are like a good sport shock/strut. But they can be adjusted to hard as a rock if you want.
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Yeah I want to have a smooooooth ride but want to fill the fender wells up real nice, so I would need to get Koni adjustable shocks and struts to have a smooth dd ride? No need for a hard track buster ha. But yeah I was thinking 1" all around but F 1.25" sounds good. How tall of a tire do you have though? I have 255/45-18. They fill the fender well but not how I would like it
The problem I had with non-adjustible shocks/struts is that you are stuck with the single setting. If they are too hard or too soft out of the box, there is nothing you can do about it.
I am running 265/35R18 in the front and 285/35ZR18 in the rear.
I just ordered a staggered set of tires/wheels from American Muscle and everything fits well. My wheels are black chrome FR500 style. The black chrome looks great with my Pacific Green exterior.
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The FRPP "B" series springs are the lighter spring rate, so I get a good, smooth ride with the Konis set soft. But, pop the hood & trunk lid, give the ***** a quick turn (takes about 10 seconds, literally) and the suspension can be tuned for some serious twistys.
The problem I had with non-adjustible shocks/struts is that you are stuck with the single setting. If they are too hard or too soft out of the box, there is nothing you can do about it.
I am running 265/35R18 in the front and 285/35ZR18 in the rear.
I just ordered a staggered set of tires/wheels from American Muscle and everything fits well. My wheels are black chrome FR500 style. The black chrome looks great with my Pacific Green exterior.
The problem I had with non-adjustible shocks/struts is that you are stuck with the single setting. If they are too hard or too soft out of the box, there is nothing you can do about it.
I am running 265/35R18 in the front and 285/35ZR18 in the rear.
I just ordered a staggered set of tires/wheels from American Muscle and everything fits well. My wheels are black chrome FR500 style. The black chrome looks great with my Pacific Green exterior.