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Suspension Questions on Lowering a 2011 Justa

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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Questions on Lowering a 2011 Justa

Hey everyone,

I have a month old 2011 Justa and the mod bug has bit me. I have tinted the windows, added bonnet stripes, changed out wheels and tires to 215/40/17 General UHP on Motegi Racing MR281 Wheels. Now I am looking to lower it abit, just to take up some of the space in the wheel wells. Are the H&R Sport Spring set the best way to go on the stock shocks and struts? How about warranty issues? is there another or better way to go? I am not doing any track stuff or racing, just some spirited driving around town and get aways. Its also my daily driver. Thanks is advance for all your help, this is a great site!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I'm planning on lowering my 2010 Justa. I'm going with TSW springs and H Sport camber links from Way.

I picked them because they lower it less than the others and I've heard work really well with the stock shocks.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/tsw-min...6-r55-r57.html
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Ive been doing a bunch of reading and the TSWs seem to be the best way to go. So thats what I think I am going to do also. Are you going to install them yourself?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by allyrand
Ive been doing a bunch of reading and the TSWs seem to be the best way to go. So thats what I think I am going to do also. Are you going to install them yourself?
My dad and boyfriend are going to do it... but my dad is a Honda mechanic and has the spring equipment and a lift and all the correct tools. So we're a little more advanced than the average do-it-yourselfer.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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If you want grip and handling, nothing beats good quality shocks, like Bilsteins. TSWs would be a nice addition while you're at it, but you'll see a massive difference with the new shocks alone. Koni are also good.

I would highly recommend some camber plates (fixed, if your budget is low) if you're a spirited driver.
 
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