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well tomorrow i will find out what the actual gap between the tire and bottom of the fender is, and i can go from there. If i need to get smaller tires, ill get em. which kit is better the one with the coil-overs or the separate ones?
gap is now about 3 fingers or so, probably an 1.5 inch gap. is that worth dropping? I dont want tires to rub
gap is now about 3 fingers or so, probably an 1.5 inch gap. is that worth dropping? I dont want tires to rub
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I well did a 2" drop using Skunk 2 lowering springs. Im getting ready to get camber kit put on. Later down the road, I want to re-do my drop and replace the springs with adjustable coil overs. Then that way i can get it lower. If you are wanting to drop it then id do it right the first time and get the adjustable coil overs and get front and rear camber kit. get it all done at once. then once its dropped go get a tuned alignment if you can, at a performance shop. It cost a little more than a regular alignment but its worth it. its more precise
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new monroe struts in back
VENTUS 205/40/17 tires
1 1/2 coil drop in front . 2 coil drop in back
rubs on exit / entrance dips and sharp turns , might just need alignment ?
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Lowered 1.5" : Tein S.Techs on stock struts.
On Maxxim "Fourteen" rims wrapped in 205/40 17 Nankang NS-1's
sorry for the crappy pics, havent had time to get good pictures or an alignment yet...
On Maxxim "Fourteen" rims wrapped in 205/40 17 Nankang NS-1's
sorry for the crappy pics, havent had time to get good pictures or an alignment yet...
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honestly not a fan of them or the company. had several issues with instal, ride quality on the front is ok, allot of bump steer and the rear is crap. used to have jic flta2's in it, those where much better ride quality. having jics rebuilt eventually... y i bought the megans
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Thanks for the review, I keep blowing shocks and I'm not even slammed only about 1 inch drop lol. I need something that will survive the city roads and want something stiff in the rear. The tokico's were way too soft in the rear and I blew my koni's. Running out of options.
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So if blues and konis are not working for you what do you plan on using? My rear tokicos (I agree they seem a bit soft too) seem to be blowing and I'll need to replace them at some point in the future.
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My next option is either try the tokico ht's (d specs), bilsteins, or run a coilover and keep the back a little bit higher. The konis were great while they lasted but I'm not a fan of their design in the rear having that ring. I have hit potholes so hard on the belt parkway its actually stripped that c ring from the housing.
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i agree the tokico hp is a bit soft in the rear, but at least its not sagging or blowing like oems. and im going on 3 yrs of use on terrible roads. its just a small shock back there so you cant expect much. next time go with bilstein, they should be stiff enough for you.
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Skunk2 lowering springs 1.75" and stock struts... Never had a problem with the OE's blowing, and Im going on 2 years now.
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Replaced my S.Techs with Option Racing Coilover sleeves, because Im getting full coilovers soon, and decided to blow my stock shocks and go low and have some fun. Rear is beyond maxed out (removed one adjuster) and the front is halfway, could go ridiculously low in the front, but not going to, due to ground clearance issues.
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Setup
Eibach Sportline springs (1.4/5" drop)
Tokico HP (blue) shocks/struts
SPC rear camber kit
215/45/17 tires
before
and after
This setup gave me noticeable handling gains on those fun windy back roads with a surprisingly good ride. It's a little stiff, but not harsh.
Eibach Sportline springs (1.4/5" drop)
Tokico HP (blue) shocks/struts
SPC rear camber kit
215/45/17 tires
before
and after
This setup gave me noticeable handling gains on those fun windy back roads with a surprisingly good ride. It's a little stiff, but not harsh.
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here are some pics of my em2 on nex one peice suspension with two different sets of wheels two pics i have
dr 16s and the other two pics i have sportmaxx 002s
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dr 16s and the other two pics i have sportmaxx 002s
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