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Old 07-22-2008, 05:37 PM
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Question anyone lower their car and live in Chicago

for my next mod i want to lower 2.5 all around with
H&R Street Performance Coil-Overs

but im worried about are rough winters here

and also is that to low?
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also do these H&R ajust?
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well,

I don't know about the H&rs but I have Eibach and Koni and I'm lowered 1" all around and I can say it is enough for Chicago streets and winter(at least for me).

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To answer your question yes they adjust. There are a couple members on here that currently are running them on there cars. Search key is your friend Yes dropped 2.5 is alot especially in Chicago, let alone during the winter times. I'd revaluate dropping that low in your area. All depends on the road conditions where you live/drive constantly.
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i did search that i saw a few people talkin about just having h&r springs but not the whole setup. ive never lowered a car b4. so if i wanted to i could just lower 1" around with this setup?
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Originally Posted by fiore8072
i did search that i saw a few people talkin about just having h&r springs but not the whole setup. ive never lowered a car b4. so if i wanted to i could just lower 1" around with this setup?
Yes they are fully adjustable, you can set the height on how you want them to sit how low you want them to be. If you honestly are just looking for a 1" drop why not go with springs, instead of a full coilover setup?
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Originally Posted by tihomirbg
well,

I don't know about the H&rs but I have Eibach and Koni and I'm lowered 1" all around and I can say it is enough for Chicago streets and winter(at least for me).

Tim
is 1" a big difference in looks?
also got pics?
maybe I'll go with the Koni Yellows
what do i need to know when ordering?
also where did u get everything?
sorry for all the questions its just that i finally have the money and cant wait to do this thanks
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Originally Posted by fiore8072
is 1" a big difference in looks?
also got pics?
maybe I'll go with the Koni Yellows
what do i need to know when ordering?
also where did u get everything?
sorry for all the questions its just that i finally have the money and cant wait to do this thanks
Ehhh personally I don't think 1" is a big difference. I'd say your best bet with hr sports would be pretty good, or if you want a lil more drop get the hr race springs. the race springs are goin to drop lower than the sports. If you go with the hr race springs I'd suggest getting the konis so the springs do not premature wear out your struts over time. You can get any of that stuff from marcus-mr heel toe, or josh at excelerate they are both vendors on this forum. I'd don't have hrs on my ride. I am running Tein Basics they are full coilovers. Either way you can get the konis they will improve the ride drastically from the stock struts.
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Well for me 1" worked really good. I have 1 finger in front between fender and tire and 1 and 1/2 in the back. For Chicago is enough.

Tim

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Ehhh personally I don't think 1" is a big difference. I'd say your best bet with hr sports would be pretty good, or if you want a lil more drop get the hr race springs. the race springs are goin to drop lower than the sports. If you go with the hr race springs I'd suggest getting the konis so the springs do not premature wear out your struts over time. You can get any of that stuff from marcus-mr heel toe, or josh at excelerate they are both vendors on this forum. I'd don't have hrs on my ride. I am running Tein Basics they are full coilovers. Either way you can get the konis they will improve the ride drastically from the stock struts.
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as stated, they are adjustable, just readjust and realign before winter.

born and raised in chicago, so if 1'' is good for you, it'll look great!! 2.5 would be siiiiick! but chicago roads arent' exactly close to perfect
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thanks ricrrarrow i was thinking i could ajust in the winter. if i was gonna spend all that money mind as well be able to ajust that shit. plus i have 18's. i had 19's for 2 years they look sick but the 18's handle a lot better

so do u think i should go with the H&R full coil-over street performance?

any more opinions
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