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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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how much to lower?

since the tsx is heavier up front, do you have to compensate for that to get an even drop? If I want an even drop from front to back, should I lower the front 1.5 and the back 1.75 to get the even drop? if so, how much lower should i lower the back than the front?
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by goowakjai
since the tsx is heavier up front, do you have to compensate for that to get an even drop? If I want an even drop from front to back, should I lower the front 1.5 and the back 1.75 to get the even drop? if so, how much lower should i lower the back than the front?
are you using coilovers? if you're buying springs you don't get much of a choice, and all springs have a bigger drop in the front. 1.6/1.4 is the eibach prokit drop, and its one of the best for springs IMO.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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are you using coilovers? if you're buying springs you don't get much of a choice, and all springs have a bigger drop in the front. 1.6/1.4 is the eibach prokit drop, and its one of the best for springs IMO.

yes, this question is based on the assumption that a coilover setup is being used.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by goowakjai
yes, this question is based on the assumption that a coilover setup is being used.
search the threads by vwong, dzuy, itrhybrid, they've all installed coilovers. In general the drop on the front is always more than the back, its just the way the fenders look that requires it.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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It also depends on your wheel/tire size combo, which limits how low you can go without rubbing.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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I understand that the tsx is front heavy, hence lower up front. Thus, when I lower it on the coilovers, should I lower the back a little more to make it an even drop? For example, if I lower the front 1.5, should the front be lowered 1.75 to be even?
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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More like the other way around. Lower the front 1.75 and the rear 1.5. The extra .25" lowering on the front hides the fender gap better.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by goowakjai
I understand that the tsx is front heavy, hence lower up front. Thus, when I lower it on the coilovers, should I lower the back a little more to make it an even drop? For example, if I lower the front 1.5, should the front be lowered 1.75 to be even?
for the last time. lower the front more
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 05:56 AM
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ok, thanks for the replies.
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