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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Brand spring drop

Can someone tell me the inch drop on all spring brands? I want to lower my car but want the least drop. Or can anyone recommend a brand I should get to take away the gap but not to much where the tire is tucked under.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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there aren't any springs that will tuck tire.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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miss the only sticky for the suspension section?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sirr6
Can someone tell me the inch drop on all spring brands? I want to lower my car but want the least drop. Or can anyone recommend a brand I should get to take away the gap but not to much where the tire is tucked under.
Geez man, I spent all that time working on an r56 spring sticky and nobody reads it?!?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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I read it. your efforts are appreciated
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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read it as well. well read it before. but yeah!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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In order to literally remove the wheel gap with stock tire diameter you'll have to remove your springs and ride on smashed bumpstops. Oh, still want suspension compression travel? You'll have to invest in some coilovers that have shorter damper bodies than stock.
 
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