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Suspension Finally lowered... H&R +BBS = ????

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Old 10-09-2014, 07:00 PM
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Finally lowered... H&R +BBS = ????

What do you think???
 
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Old 10-12-2014, 05:30 AM
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Nice looking lowering job. Now you must learn to fight your mortal enemy...speed bumps.

What did your total drop come out to?
 
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Old 10-24-2014, 11:51 AM
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it lowered it a couple of inches. had major rubbing issues but with my drive to and from work it has worked itself out (the tires took out part of the fender liner). overall a rough but nice ride. I have to get my midpipe fixed due to a speed bump but such is life with a lowered car....other then that ... love the new look.
 
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Old 11-08-2014, 03:12 PM
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Coils or a set kit? Looks good.
 
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Old 11-08-2014, 06:34 PM
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Im gonna go with coils as I dont think the H&R springs lower the car that much. Car looks awesome!
 
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Old 11-09-2014, 02:18 PM
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Figured as much. The spring rate/travel with coils always pissed me off. Way too harsh IMO for a daily. I've seen guys clip off a ring and have better results but it's hit or miss.
 
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Looks good! I'm excited to get my new Klutch SL1's. BTW what size are you running? I have 17X7 Konigs and they do not allow me to go as low as I want so I'm getting 15x8.5et 20 so I can be on the ground.
 
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With a rake like that, you're going to be smashing the front undercarriage on everything. Well, depending on where you live... Looks cool, but trust me, it'll get old in a month.
 
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Looks cool, just always be thinking of where/how you pull into and out of parking lots as the paving transitions, you'll need to be at a good angle to keep from scraping the front end..
 
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Been a while and still no issues. Loving the drop and the ride. Even with my winter setup it's still good to go.
 
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Old 01-10-2015, 07:40 AM
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How are your tires wearing?
 
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Old 01-10-2015, 08:19 AM
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Zero issues. Camber is set to OEM spec in the front and back.
 
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