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Lowering my R53 JCW a bit more

Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Lowering my R53 JCW a bit more

Im happy with the ride of my car but wish it sat a bit lower. Not looking to slam it, but looking for some springs similar to the H-sports I had on my old 02' back in the day.

What springs have you guys used to get the wheel gap cleaned up a bit more? I'm considering coilovers but would rather just do a simple set-it-and-forget-it spring

Who's running what?

Daily driver
Zero track time
Lots of 'sprited driving'

Plan on doing rear lower arms at the same time to dial in alignment.

pics a HUGE plus
 
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Old May 12, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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I'm pretty low... low enough that alta endlinks were still too large and didn't fit correctly without a little bit of lathe work.

That being said, running v-maxx coils all around with (custom) adjustable alta endlinks.

I'll get some pictures on here when I can, I've been eager to share my mini with the community that I've been lurking in for several months now
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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I'll be watching too, son says too much gap!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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05 MCS JCW with Swift Spring OEM Shocks

 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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H&R coilovers. Set it and forget it
Daily driver: CHECK
Zero track time: CHECK
Lots of 'sprited driving': OH HELL YES
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Lowering my R53 JCW a bit more

JCW suspension, rear adjustable control arms.
205/50/16 in picture
205/45/17 closes gap another 1/2 inch

Daily Driver: Yes
HPDE Track: Yes
Sprited Driving: Yes
 
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGameFreaK


H&R coilovers. Set it and forget it
Daily driver: CHECK
Zero track time: CHECK
Lots of 'sprited driving': OH HELL YES
That looks really good what H&R coilovers do you have and what other parts do you need?
Sway bars, camber plates, etc... to properly align it and make it all work...?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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How is the ride with the swift springs?
They look good.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 04:52 AM
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I am still trying to find out why when my friend and I lowered our cars we got a low speed shake on hard acceleration, any help
 
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