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Old 03-26-2010, 04:23 PM
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Ride height

What are the lowest drop "springs" for our cars without going to coilovers ?
Right now I have eibach 2"-1.7" And would like to go another 1/2" or so lower front and back.
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i think H&R race is lower. 2.2F 1.75R
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just get coilover sleeves... run you about the same as springs....
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I thought coilover sleeves gave a unpredictable ride.
Don't go low enough it sloppy.
Go to low and it's a hard ride.
I don't know thou.
Anyone one riding on sleeves and like the ride ?
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tein springs are the lowest
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I think you should get koni struts and set them on lowest purch. That's what i did. I got same spring w/koni. I love them. I have pretty tight 1 finger gap all around. rear is tad bit lower than front. Most people don't notice. just my opinion.
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You are talking about the yellows with the adjustable perch right?
How many MM do they go lower,that might be a great option for what I want.
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i think diddy is riding on omni coils and those are sleeves and he says he likes it
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nuespeed hands down. look up mister tl.
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Just get coils
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You are talking about the yellows with the adjustable perch right?
How many MM do they go lower,that might be a great option for what I want.
yeah koni yellow w/adjustable perch. There are 5 slots on strut. middle one is oem height. top and second one is for go higher. 4th and 5th for go lower.
I don't remember exact number. I think it was like .75". not 1" though.
I used to have coilovers. Thay make a lot of noise. That's y i got rid of them.
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^ those go higher and lower ?
Those sound like the the best option for anyone.
Sitting low on 18's and also help clear big tires if you ever wanted to go that route with stock springs.
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I have eibach springs with koni yellows on lowest perch. The konis lowered me another 1/2 inch or so. Just enough to close up the gap i had before..
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pic?
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Originally Posted by kyle77777
I have eibach springs with koni yellows on lowest perch. The konis lowered me another 1/2 inch or so. Just enough to close up the gap i had before..
Picture please...
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Originally Posted by kyle77777
I have eibach springs with koni yellows on lowest perch. The konis lowered me another 1/2 inch or so. Just enough to close up the gap i had before..
Do you find yourself banging a lot of pavement.
Got pics of the stance?
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Originally Posted by anthracitecl
I used to have coilovers. Thay make a lot of noise. That's y i got rid of them.
you must of had a bad set, or didnt have that rubber around the springs
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too low without a fender roll and you will rub FOR SURE if you have shocks/spring setup... i have 18s and before my coilover setup, i had tokicos w/ b&g springs (1.6" drop all around)...my backs constantly rubbed on small dips and quick/sharp turns... now i changed them over to coilovers and dropped it even lower, i barely rub without having my fenders rolled still...
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I did the H&R sport springs with Tokico Blue shocks. Its not as low as some of the other brands, but still looks good and don't have to worry about bottoming out as much.
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the Lowest springs are dropzone. 2.5 front 2.25 rear and a lil lower when they settle. that why i got em
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you must of had a bad set, or didnt have that rubber around the springs

yeah maybe i had bad set. bad luck. It was f*&king annoying me!
That's why i went w/strut and spring combo. I love my set up. car looks good and performs well to me.
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Will i rub with 235/45/R18 on Eibach pro -kit 2.0/1.7, and i need to upgrade the struts. Any suggestions??
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I thought it was nuespeed springs.

Originally Posted by Kracker30024
Will i rub with 235/45/R18 on Eibach pro -kit 2.0/1.7, and i need to upgrade the struts. Any suggestions??
Depending on the offset of your wheels but they will rub in the rear and probably the front too.
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I agree, neuspeed race is the lowest drop on springs IMO. At least on 3G TL and most other apps I've seen it on.
But if your stock shocks are going and all you're looking for is a little more low...konis might be good.
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