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Suspension m7 v.s. H-Sport

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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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m7 v.s. H-Sport

So in about a month I will be purchasing new springs. My oem's are not bad by any means, I just want to lower my car. I was set on buying the m7 sport springs, but I am worried that there will be clearance issues with how much they lower the rear of the car. I am not worried about ground clearance, it is the camber angle and ride quality. The H-Sports are a safe choice to me, but if the m7's will not cause any issues them I will go with them. So if you have any pro's/con's let me know. Also, if you have them installed tell me how you like the ride quality.

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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
So in about a month I will be purchasing new springs. My oem's are not bad by any means, I just want to lower my car. I was set on buying the m7 sport springs, but I am worried that there will be clearance issues with how much they lower the rear of the car. I am not worried about ground clearance, it is the camber angle and ride quality. The H-Sports are a safe choice to me, but if the m7's will not cause any issues them I will go with them. So if you have any pro's/con's let me know. Also, if you have them installed tell me how you like the ride quality.

Thanks to all that help.
I've installed both. The M7s will require adjustable control arms in the rear to keep the camber under control because they lower the car about 1.5" - 2". The H-Sports only drop the car by about .5" so you don't have to worry too much about the camber. It's still nice to have the control arms for adjustability, but they are not required. Both the H-Sport and M7 springs ride very nicely and are not overly harsh on the street.

Steve
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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I have the M7 springs, and the ride quality is great. As far as camber, it will sit fine without any means of adjustment, front or rear. I do get a tiny rub in the back from time to time from highway dips with a 215 tire on R98s with spacers. There are pics in my gallery if you want to check out the drop.
 
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