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Old 06-24-2007 | 04:27 PM
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I've searched but couldn't find it. What is the optimal ride height for the best handling? I don't care about comfort. Also, what is ur preference?
Old 06-24-2007 | 04:37 PM
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Old 06-24-2007 | 11:48 PM
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Old 06-25-2007 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by stylesinfinite
I've searched but couldn't find it. What is the optimal ride height for the best handling? I don't care about comfort. Also, what is ur preference?
Lower = lower center of gravity, which is better, as long as the suspension still works properly.
Old 06-25-2007 | 02:00 PM
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but you dont want ti too low cause it can have negative effects as well with handling.
Old 06-25-2007 | 03:13 PM
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but you dont want ti too low cause it can have negative effects as well with handling.
yeah.. so no1 has answered my question yet. How many inches is optimal ride height?
Old 06-25-2007 | 05:22 PM
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yeah.. so no1 has answered my question yet. How many inches is optimal ride height?
Lowering alone isnt the answer. Different shocks, different sways, better tires.

I personally wouldnt go lower than 2 inches. Either something like tein coilovers or bilstein/koni yellows with H&R sports

Id suggest using the search button and looking thru threads on springs and shocks
Old 06-25-2007 | 09:57 PM
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ive searched, but there is nothing on optimal right height, im gona be getting ksport coilovers probably.. and sways i'll get it later. Other than every other factor like sways n suspension setup im wondering wut height is optimal for TL handling.
Old 06-26-2007 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by stylesinfinite
ive searched, but there is nothing on optimal right height, im gona be getting ksport coilovers probably.. and sways i'll get it later. Other than every other factor like sways n suspension setup im wondering wut height is optimal for TL handling.
Did you read what i posted above. I said i wouldnt go lower than 2 inches. I never said to do a search on optimal height. Go with what you like best. 2 inches is about the average. Any more than that and you really start to max out how much travel you have left which can hinder ride quality and performance
Old 06-26-2007 | 11:01 PM
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Here's a post I made a while back which discusses ride height and adjusting it with a ksport setup. I hope this helps in answering your question. Right now I'm actually riding a bit lower in the front (24.5").

Link to post about ksports and ride height
Old 06-27-2007 | 12:20 PM
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thanks, im guessing u have a lip kit.. if u dun have 1, i guess u can go lower than 25"
Old 06-27-2007 | 01:39 PM
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thanks, im guessing u have a lip kit.. if u dun have 1, i guess u can go lower than 25"
if you go too low the handling will suffer
Old 06-27-2007 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
if you go too low the handling will suffer
That and depending on the rims & tires your running you won't be able to turn without hitting the inside of your fender. Going lower then 24.5 is really pushing it. You won't be able to clear getting into most driveways and like kris said your handling will suffer.
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