nfordhk

Iv been tons of research and apparently there is a huge debate on how to successfully do it. Some say you need a driveshaft due to clearance issues? Couldn't you just put a spacer in there.

Can someone just lay it all out for me in simple terms on what exactly is the procedure to lower these cars properly because it seems everyone has a different opinion.

xkape

Im no expert here so take it as is.. but.. My driveshaft is stock and my car is lowered and I have 20 inch rims and a big brake kit. There does appear to be spacers on the back of my rims. I just dont understand where a driveshaft would come into play on something like this. If I am wrong please enlighten me but.. damn... really?

nfordhk

Could you please post a picture of your car? Are you on coilovers or springs?

danzcool

You shouldn't have issues with the stock driveshaft, IIRC it's 3.5" diameter, many aftermarket are 4" diameter which would be worse for clearance.
when you lower the car, the rear end is closer to the body, if you have a 2" drop, the rear end is 1" closer to the body, which means the driveshaft is about 1" higher up in the tunnel at the back.
The issues I've heard of is the e-brake cable or brackets needing to be relocated.

xkape

sure man..

xkape

i have spings... saw then up close and personal this past weekend

nfordhk

Nice looking car. Thanks for the input guys. Guess ill just start with the coilovers and take it from there. pics soon!

SON OF 68

Looks good Kape. Nice stance!

UPRSharad

All you NEED to lower an S197 is a set of lowering springs. Of course, struts, shocks, strut mounts, control arms, adjustable panhard bar, and an alignment are all recommended, but not at all necessary.

We carry all of these parts at www.uprproducts.com and MF members get a 10% discount on any part we manufacture.

The driveshaft is not required at all, but it's a nice upgrade as well.

tdcalhoun89

I'd go with a set of coil-overs from Maximum Motorsports. Coil-overs are adjustable so you can adjust them however you please.