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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Hey

My car sits way too low for my needs. The previous owner droped it 2 inches and I was wondering if im better of buying a set of stock srpings or going with a 1 inch drop instead. Any pros/cons with stock springs over lowering springs?
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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what year is your car again??? if your 94+ i have a set thatll drop you 1", but you have to wait till I get my H&R's first
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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stock height is just yucky bro. [:'(]go down at least an inch or 1 1/2. jmo.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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My car is a 1990 2 inch is just way too low... and thanks anyways adder
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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whats the pros and cons anyways? stock/1inch drop
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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stock springs

pros. easy to get over bumps
cons. looks like crap IMO

drops spring

pros better handling, looks better
cons. have to be carefull when driving, **** in the road ****s up your car
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Let's start w/ this: What shocks/struts do you have? If you are still running the stockers, then stock height is all they're good for. You need shocks/struts designed to work w/ lowering springs and higher spring rates. The stock shocks/struts don't like that and will wear out prematurely, not to mention they can make for a pretty horrific ride, depending.

I agree that stock height sucks, so maybe look at some FRPP B or C springs. They will drop it a little compared to the stock height, but not too much and it shouldn't affect driveability or steering geometry much. You'll still want aftermarket shocks/struts for that setup, though.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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any idea guys? what would you do?
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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personaly i'm dropping my 2" with eibach springs and tokico D=spec shocks (16 way adjustables), sub frame connectors, with some wide *** tires
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Did you read the posts? We need to know more to offer any worthwhile advice.



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