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Old 06-08-2005, 07:28 PM
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IS it worth Dropping This Ride!!!

hey guys,

Very interested in YOUR feedback. This is the pic of my ride below. I am live in NJ. This kit is a fiber glass and currently at a stock height. I was wondering if anyone who has this kit and lives in NJ or can give general feedback on whether it's worth dropping it.

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Old 06-08-2005, 07:30 PM
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i dont live in NJ, but i can guarantee you that the car will look 242151432451324 times better when dropped
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Old 06-08-2005, 07:35 PM
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Oh yeah, nice mild drop will look great!
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Old 06-08-2005, 07:45 PM
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at least an inch
looks good thou
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Old 06-08-2005, 07:55 PM
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he isnt askin if it will look good getting it dropped.. he's asking if its worth it for NJ drivers (i dono what the road conditions in NJ are)... Honestly though it's all up to you.. Any car thats dropped and hits a pot hole some part of the front or rear bumper will most likely get scraped.. so if you're willing to risk a bit of body damage or if you think you're good of a driver.. then go for it... but if you dont wanna risk it.. i'd suggest you not to
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drop that biotch, it'll look 10x better. I live in PA near philly and our street aren't close to good and I'm dropped on s-techs with no real problems with scraping or anything like that.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:15 PM
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how much should i drop about a 2" drop or a 1" drop
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:21 PM
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a big 2" drop will look hot.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:22 PM
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Pro Kit drop

1.5" will be perfect



thats really high!!

(nice ride BTW)
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:33 PM
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why u buy these spring they are a standard 2" drop how can u do it to a 1.5"
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:34 PM
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sorry when u buy....
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:38 PM
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a kit will make your car even closer to the groud, if you have a kit it would be best to stay away from 2" drops, unless you know everywhere you drive is a smooth level surface with no major hills or bumps. a 1.5 or 1.7" drop will give you the look of a 2" drop but a little more clerance.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:45 PM
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If you want to drop it, go with Tein h tech because it is a mild drop. If you can afford it, get 19z too. I would probably be looking for the urethane version of that front if I were you.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:53 PM
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if u have uneven roads and you are on a large drop 1.6+ you would have to be extra carefull not to dammage the bumper. i think h-techs would be a nice drop, and its a comforable ride from what everyone says. dont do it on stock struts tho, get aftermarket struts so you dont risk blowing out.
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Old 06-08-2005, 08:55 PM
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i thougth htechs were 1.6 in the front
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Old 06-08-2005, 10:32 PM
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i've always debated to either drop the car or buy a body kit. but now that i have an i30, the body kit's don't really look that good so i just dropped mine. i dunno exactly where u are in nj. but the parkway n turnpike are fine. just when you go into newark, n where i live, its not a good idea. if you want, i'd say get coilovers. when you go down to the beach n wanna show off or something, slam it. when you're gonna drive it normally, raise it. i know its a pain in the butt to raise it n lower it and everything. but if this is gonna be an everday driver for you, i'd say get coilovers or don't drop it. think about when it snows. your car WILL NOT be able to drive anywhere. if you have money, get hydrolics, that way u can raise n lower ur car with a button...
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Old 06-08-2005, 10:40 PM
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definitely drop it, get some k2's if they are still cheap. if not could always sell the kit then drop the max. A max dropped without a kit looks good IMO.
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Old 06-08-2005, 10:47 PM
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Drop it. The lip will be scratched / torn off within a year. Not to mention your ride quality will be similar to a plank of wood attached to a paint mixer.
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I think cars look ugliest when not droped with kit. If you dont want to lower it because of NJ roads, then take off the bumper and put the stock back on then lower it.
I dont know about you, but i drive through Los Angeles everyday and i dont think there is any place worst than LA.
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Old 06-09-2005, 12:39 AM
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I would say an inch dropped, cauz if u live in NJ, it'll snow, and u don't want ur car to turn into a snow plow, unless u want to do the city a public service.. lol
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Old 06-09-2005, 04:46 AM
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i been to nj, umm drop it.. But at least around 1.5-1.7. It'll give you a nice look, and you still get over bumps. Just keep away from deep hills. Yeah, and when it snows, you should be clear, just dont drive where the snow is untouched
 
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its been said...its your car and your preference, but there are plenty of maximas in NJ that are dropped and kitted up
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