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Old Sep 18, 2008
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Need New Suspension I think?

Alright, I'm currently running eibach sportlines with tokicos and 3 of the shocks are blown (came with the car). I have 215/45/17's and the backs are already tucked about 1 finger with too much negative camber IMO. The front have about 1/2 finger gap left. I really don't like this stance and would prefer and even gap all the way around. My question is whether or not it is the blown shocks/old springs that are causing the stance or if thats just the way it sits. Does anyone have any suggestions for a shock-spring combo that would give me a little more drop in the front and a little less in the back? Also, I've been considering coilovers as well so I'd like your opinions on some of the lesser priced but decent quality ones (basics, progress, eibach).
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Re: Need New Suspension I think?

I don't know about the coilovers, but I just installed my tokico blues with tanabe df210's and it's about a two finger gap all around right now (a little less) but it also has not settled yet. Rated as a 1.8"drop all around, but guessing after settling about a 2" drop. Running the same size tires as you 215/45/17 with a proper alignment and have minor rubbing issues with the rear when I hit big bumps or turn sharp a high speed and hit a dip in the turn. That negative camber is the only thing to keep you from having a blowout right now if you are tucked. I'll get pics up tomorrow hopefully, took some with my phone, but can't get my pc to recognize my beat *** phone. Can't find a driver for it so I must wait and get some pics tomorrow. I'll be doing some rear fender work as my tires are only a month old, I don't feel like buying 205's right now. If you get new tires save yourself the agony and get 205/45 or 215/40. Either choice should give you clearance with a proper alignment. Hope this helps. By the way, the ride is crazy smooth and to me has a perfect drop.
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Re: Need New Suspension I think?

I would say go with neuspeed sports and oem shocks and struts. That is what i am on and i have about a 1 finger gap all the way around on 215/45/17/. It is a great stance.
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