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Old 04-19-2009, 09:33 PM
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Have had my 18" saleens on now for a couple months and have come to the decision that I want it dropped. Will I have a problem with fitment or rubbing if I drop the whole car? Also, this may be for tech, but is it as simple as just exchanging old springs for new shorter ones?
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Old 04-19-2009, 09:38 PM
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dont ask....


drop it...


if its stock height... it needs a drop like i need a beer (badly)
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Old 04-19-2009, 09:38 PM
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depends on tire sizes,

i have h&r super sports, no issues



yes, its just swapping springs
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Old 04-19-2009, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bigpatsgt
Have had my 18" saleens on now for a couple months and have come to the decision that I want it dropped. Will I have a problem with fitment or rubbing if I drop the whole car? Also, this may be for tech, but is it as simple as just exchanging old springs for new shorter ones?
lower that thing. if you go more than 2" then you should get a c & c kit and id recommend struts as well, but thats just me.

i like sportlines with saleens but maybe im picky
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Old 04-19-2009, 09:42 PM
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Yeah yeah I know, MONSTER TRUCK right now, ha. I want the h&r for about a 1" in front and 1.5" in rear. My tires in front are 265/35 and rear are 285/35. Rubbing??
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Old 04-19-2009, 09:51 PM
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i have the same but my rears are a 285/30

you should be good



i removed 1 isolator from each spring, so im a tad lower. go with super sports
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Old 04-19-2009, 11:04 PM
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Preciate it>>
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Old 04-20-2009, 10:09 AM
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I say raise it... NOT. Lower it, you should be alright. You can always get a small wheel spacer if you get a little rubbing.
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Old 04-20-2009, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bigpatsgt
Yeah yeah I know, MONSTER TRUCK right now, ha. I want the h&r for about a 1" in front and 1.5" in rear. My tires in front are 265/35 and rear are 285/35. Rubbing??
You will be fine all around on this size, but pretty maxed out on tire diameter out back. I would recommend a 30 series tire if you go wider in the future.

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I say lower it! Pics of your car would also be nice
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