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OK I am finally moving which means goodbye to my steep drive way. Now I am confused on how low to drop my car. I am debating btween 1" and 2", but I have to take into account that Chicago streets still suck big time and our winters are even worse. Right now my car is on 205/55/16's so I am actually thinking of going down 1.5". I would appreciate input from everyone if possible.

 
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well if you get coilovers you can adjust the height. Tein SS are the ones of choice and they don't go much lower than 2" anyway. They run about $1k shipped. I suggest H&R's spring or neuspeed sport. H&Rs are only about a 1.3" drop (probably a little more after settling) and neuspeeds are a little lower, 1.75 front and 1.5 rear. Eibach sportlines are good too but expensive.

 
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save up for tein ss. you really need to adjust height in chicago during winter. i had same problems. i live in wisconsin. snowing sucks during summer... cant drive lowered car. tein ss is great, looks, rides nice.very nice quality

 
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i would go 2"

 
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I slammed my car and now I cant raise it up because the threads on the sleeves of my coilovers somehow wore off! It sucks because my shocks are blown so I bottom out everywhere and my camber is whack! I wouldn't go too low untill you get shocks and a camber kit too!

 
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I lowered mine with Goldlines 1.75" drop and i love the ride height except for the shitty streets of Lexington, I have to be really carefull no matter where im driving though. If you dont care to spend the money get a full suspension setup with shocks and adjustable springs, it will save you money in the long run. If not get some eibach's if your wanting the best ride quality for the rough streets and snow.

 
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Thanks guys for the help, I will post pics when it is all done.

 
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i wouldnt recommend the sportlines since you live in a high traveled area. i would recommend the pro-kit. check it out

www.tirerack.com

Injen

 
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The pro-kit is only a 0.8" drop, and probably about an inch after settling, will this be noticeable?

 
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I noticed the drop with the pro-kit, but others do not its about 2 finger gap all around. although I'm getting rid of them soon, after 8 months of pro-kit use 2 of my stock struts are leaking (massachusetts roads are nasty). will be getting the tein ss soon.

 
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no one will notice you are lowered with a prokit. The good thing is that you will probably not need a camber kit or new shocks.

 
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go 2" or 2.5"

 
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There is no way I can safely go that low in Chicago. There are times that I bottom out now without a drop.

 
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it take skill to drive a car that low, i have almost a 3" drop and my roads are crappy too

 
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But I also have to deal with severe winters here in Chicago.

 
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true, it only rain over here.