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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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thinking bout dropping

i seen the other forums i was just wonder which springs is the best choice would have the best ride quality cause i planning on going with 20"s for my car i dont want to be dropped too low i want just enough to have the aggresive look and to ride good thanks
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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first of all i'll the be first one to tell you DON'T GO WITH 20'S!!!!!!! they are way too big for our cars and if you're gonna drop, you'll rub and it does not look right. the biggest i would go are 19's. it fills the wheel well perfectly and still perform like it should. if anything, go with coilovers so you can adjust height anytime. if you're for sure set on springs and shocks, do a search. this topic has been beaten to death and you'll come up with tons of hits.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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20s =
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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20's don't go to well like wat the past two posts said. (unless u wanna be like them 808 guys ) go with 19's or even 18's. it wouldn't kill the looks of your car if u go with 18's. it will be nice and aggressive depending on wat wheel you choose and many people have different setups for dropping. I, however, will go with Tien SS but u can go with Tien basics for jus a drop (coilovers) but if too expensive. go with some springs like Tien or H&R or others but make sure u get some shocks while your at it. honestly, jus go through all the pages on the Tires, Wheels and Suspension page and you'll find all your answers. go check out the member pictures for examples. Easy as pie
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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For .5 to 1.0 inch drop go with Tein S-tech spring kit on your stock shocks.
Good ride and slight drop that wont sag after 6 months
See our sponsoring vendors MrHeelToe and Excelerate for info, both are authorized Tein dealers.
Or do it right and get Tein SS coilovers. Yes basics are good- and well, basic. Preset for sporty ride all the time.
The SS allows easy adjustment of the ride firmness from softer than OE, to too firm for even the race track. Of 16 settings for firmess , I have yet to use higher than 12.
It sure is nice to be able to click a tool and in a few seconds completely change the cars handling and comfort level- for the few hundred dollars more than the basics-

when going to do something right- do it all the way right
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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how much are the tein ss coilovers? i really want to drop mine as well. can someone pm me about it please
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MrChanh
how much are the tein ss coilovers? i really want to drop mine as well. can someone pm me about it please
1 big bill = $1,000 for parts
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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FTW!!! go wit 20's man... i have ben thinkin to hard as wether to get 20's or 19's but there isnt much of a difference in size or price....today i went to a shop and compared a 20 to a 19 with tires on them and there wasnt that big of a difference like i said earlier...im goin wit 20's myself now too but not chromes..maybe silver or hyperblack...goin wit a 20x7.5 ..i know a lot of people here dont agree wit 20's but if u do it with the right rim and width u should be fine...
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
20s =
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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If you're going to get that large of a rim I would recommend either the TEIN High Tech's or Tanabe NF210s with TOKICO HP's. That setup will run you about $500 and get you a slightly sportier ride with a good shock to handle the lowering spring.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Make sure you get some curb feelers cause with the tires you'll have to run on 20s you'll have absolutely zero protection from curbs, potholes, rocks in the road, small animals.......
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