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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Finally Lowered...Settled...Updated...*PICS*

H&R Springs and Tokico Illuminas...just got alignment done and it seems to have settled pretty well since I took pics last...it's still not nice out but at least I got some day pics...tell me what you think






Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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I'd say wait a bit more for them to settle.....but very nice pictures man.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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i dunno if it's me or what but it doesn't look like it's dropped at all....
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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just curious on your thoughts of why you chose the H&R springs over other choices.

i think it it looks very similar to the H&R pic on housecor's site which means it's most likely where it's gonna be in terms of settling. looks good but i think i like a little less rear squat.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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it's a level drop, the lines of the fenders make it look uneven...
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by PTNR
just curious on your thoughts of why you chose the H&R springs over other choices.

i think it it looks very similar to the H&R pic on housecor's site which means it's most likely where it's gonna be in terms of settling. looks good but i think i like a little less rear squat.
because they're german engineered and high quality products used on mercedes etc...they're guaranteed not to sag over time and offer the best ride and handling of most any spring.....tokico illuminas only cover up to a 1.5" drop and H&R is 1.4F 1.3R which is another reason i chose them. the ride comfort and handling is really great and i love the apperance as well
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Love the color. For those who think it doesn't look lowered you're rite it's a minor difference. 95% of people on the road won't know. Sedans especially Nissans need to be dumped to "look" low. I used to have a slammed altima, 2.5" around and people still didn't think it was lowered. Lower an integra 2.5" and it's undrievable. I still think it looks great. How is the ride so far?

Edit: just saw your post above
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by nadeemp8
i dunno if it's me or what but it doesn't look like it's dropped at all....
My height is the same as listed on housecor's website so go measure yours out or put a picture of yours next to mine and then re-post.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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I like the misty/snowy setting of your pics.... very mysterious...

Oh yeah... drop looks good too... very even...
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Cutlr7
it's a level drop, the lines of the fenders make it look uneven...
actually it's not. if you check out housecor's site you'll see the measurements of the front and rear compared to stock. it ends up slightly lower in the rear.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by PTNR
actually it's not. if you check out housecor's site you'll see the measurements of the front and rear compared to stock. it ends up slightly lower in the rear.
Mine was on my old 2000, according to my tape measurements
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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ah i can't wait to get mine
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PTNR
actually it's not. if you check out housecor's site you'll see the measurements of the front and rear compared to stock. it ends up slightly lower in the rear.
it's meant to be like that for a reason...front lower is not as good for handling...h&r made springs specifically for each car to maximize performance...you can drop your car 3 inches if you want and everybody will notice but it will perform horribly
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kruppa
it's meant to be like that for a reason...front lower is not as good for handling...h&r made springs specifically for each car to maximize performance...you can drop your car 3 inches if you want and everybody will notice but it will perform horribly
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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It takes about 3 weeks for springs to settle.
Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NYPD-Arnold
It takes about 3 weeks for springs to settle.
The H&R springs are actually guaranteed not to settle...it's the illuminas that settle
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