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how low can you go?

Old May 4, 2004 | 06:15 AM
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how low can you go?

hey i gotta 95 with 18's and 235/40's on it and right now i can fit my fist in between the tire and bottom of the fender...the lowest springs im finding are the sprint springs..which claims a 2" drop....but im definately needing more than that....anybody know of any other springs...not worried about if its gonna ride rough or not...im more worried about the looks
Old May 4, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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Teins seem to get the car nice and low. Personally I would get Coilovers that you can adjust. More $$$$ but it allows for the drop the driver wants at any given time....
Old May 4, 2004 | 06:38 AM
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Teis S techs go down 2.2" in the front and cost about $180. Any lower and you need coilovers, cheapest I know of are WeaponR's and they got for $150 0-4" drop
Old May 4, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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Your tires are about 25.5" in diameter. Mine are 25.4" in diameter. My Intrax drop has 2 TIGHT fingers in the rear and about the same up front. Sprints are lower than that, as are the Tein S Tech. Either one should drop you to a single finger gap or even a slight tuck.
Old May 4, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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Coilovers are going to get you the lowest, besides bags.
If you go with coilovers, dont go cheap. You will regret them. Everyone Ive spoke to who had either weap0n r's Or OBX hated them.
Old May 4, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by phenryiv1
Your tires are about 25.5" in diameter. Mine are 25.4" in diameter. My Intrax drop has 2 TIGHT fingers in the rear and about the same up front. Sprints are lower than that, as are the Tein S Tech. Either one should drop you to a single finger gap or even a slight tuck.
I have sprints and AGXs and I fit two fingers in the gap loosely....I would have though it would have been lower. Could it have to do with that my tire diameter is 24.08"?
Old May 4, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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I would recommend you get Weapon-R or Ground Control coilovers.
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Old May 4, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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My friend had weaponR's and AGX's on his and it wasnt too bad. Im about to put them on mine w/ Illuminas. I think they are less harsh than GroundControls....
Old May 5, 2004 | 04:17 AM
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yeah...im starting to lean towards the coilovers now....flavor,how come he hated the obx and weaponR's?? also,does anyone know a site that sells em for less,im trying to watch what i spend cuz this summer im lowering,tint,exhuast(including y pipe) and painting my whole car so its gonna be tight on the money....thanks
Old May 5, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by billy_corgan
I have sprints and AGXs and I fit two fingers in the gap loosely....I would have though it would have been lower. Could it have to do with that my tire diameter is 24.08"?
Yes. As compared to my diameter, you have 1/2-3/4" more space between the tire's outer edge and the fender. This explains your wider gap. I am trying to stay around 25-25.5" in diameter when I go to my new tires. This will make my gap appear even smaller.
Old May 6, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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go with bags, i have 19" with 225/35/19, no wheel gap....
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Old May 6, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by d1max2nv
go with bags, i have 19" with 225/35/19, no wheel gap....
http://members.cardomain.com/d1max2nv
He said he was trying to cut costs...bags hardly qualify!
Old May 6, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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im happy with my sprints on 18s
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