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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Hey, im just wondering what most of you out there suggest on lowering my car. should i go 2" or 1.5"? ebaich or H & R?
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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H&R 2", mm caster camber plates, and a bumpsteer kit and don't look back.. oh, and some new shocks and struts.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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1.5 if you are on a budget and/or steep driveways or speedbumps will be an issue, 2 if not.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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if you dont drive around speedbumps or worried about scraping, H&R supersports are the way to go, if not there numerous options, i have the eibach prokit (1.5 in) and steeda X2 balljoints and rear isolaters removed and i love it its about a 2 in and 1.6 in drop all together
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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i see your a 98 my friend got bbk gripp specific springs 1.5drop he has 18's i thnik it loosk damn near perfect, and easiest spring install ive done, and ive done 5+
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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I have H&R springs, MM CC plates, KYB AGX Shocks, X2 balljoints, and some poly bushings.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Stay away from Eibach.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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+1. I was not happy with eibach either
Old Dec 23, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Thanks guys. had my car for 18 months now and i think this christmas she finaly deserves a lowering.
Old Dec 23, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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i have no problem with eibach....they ride pretty smooth



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