Need advice on TEIN SS drop!

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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Need advice on TEIN SS drop!

Hey guys I have a 08 TL-S and it's pretty clear that i should get the TEIN SS , but im a little worried cause i live in NYC and those of you that live here knows that you spend more time dodging pot holes than anything else ! plus im running on 20inc rims , what drop do you guys recommend me getting that won't sacrafice my ride and wheels.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Just my opinion, but you shouldn't go any lower than a 1.5" drop. It might leave just a bit of a wheel gap since you're rolling on 20's, but that's my recommendation!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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its not the potholes you gotta worry about.. its those like bumps and little mountains in the road (fellow NYCers know what im talking about).... when i drive downtown, i feel like i am driving offroad..

you'll definitely bottom out your car... the 08 TL-S is slightly lower then the base TL's, so i would say keep it under > 1.5"
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
its not the potholes you gotta worry about.. its those like bumps and little mountains in the road (fellow NYCers know what im talking about).... when i drive downtown, i feel like i am driving offroad..

you'll definitely bottom out your car... the 08 TL-S is slightly lower then the base TL's, so i would say keep it under > 1.5"
I know what u mean "black , plus i have a hydrualic jack that if i go too low i know it wont fit , but i have to make up my mind soon before may , as you know the price on the TEIN's are going up !
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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dont sweat the jack... i only use a hyrdaulic jack on my car

just keep a nice sized 2x4" handy, drive the front left wheel on to it, and the jack will fit under the car on the front left jack-point... if its not enough, use two pieces of wood... thats what i do!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
dont sweat the jack... i only use a hyrdaulic jack on my car

just keep a nice sized 2x4" handy, drive the front left wheel on to it, and the jack will fit under the car on the front left jack-point... if its not enough, use two pieces of wood... thats what i do!
Yeah ur right! I didn't think of that... good looking out black
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Get the SS, dont sweat it, look how low Danny, Rodney and Jenn are. I had my tein SS down all the way and drove through the BX, Manhattan and Queens..I plan on doing the same with the GS..don't sweat it plus there are hydraulic jacks for lowered cars , so al final...JUST DO IT!!!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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lol.... thanks alot guys i really do appreciate all your help big time !
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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fuC* u Omar... go SS and thats it you BITCH lol...
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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fuC* u Omar... go SS and thats it you BITCH lol...
I hope u like art cisko cause im gonna use my house keys as a paint brush on ur car "MAMAÑEMA"
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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lmao ya ppl crazy... yo O Just DO IT!!!... become my 2nd cousin in the heights after being dropped lol
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RBP_04TL
lmao ya ppl crazy... yo O Just DO IT!!!... become my 2nd cousin in the heights after being dropped lol
No doubt "E
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