Do I need to drop it?
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Do I need to drop it?
So I got some new tires that are 195/50/15" and they look kinda of funny compared to the stock tires...there is about a two inch gap between my car and my tires.
So I don't know anything about dropping a car...I assume I need a 1-11/2 inch drop? Can anyone on here do a drop for me? ...for how much?
What parts do I need for a drop, and where should I buy them?
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So I don't know anything about dropping a car...I assume I need a 1-11/2 inch drop? Can anyone on here do a drop for me? ...for how much?
What parts do I need for a drop, and where should I buy them?
Thx
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Rep Power: 351 You definitely need to drop it. Not that hard, a bunch of peoples know how to do it (I think) but the main person that has done the most is Vinnie.
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Rep Power: 512 i got 195/50/15 tires on right now and i'm running on a 1.5" drop with tein s-tech springs.. really easy install, just follow the DIY on this site..
oh, and i bought mine 140 shipped on e-bay and self install.. i just had to get my alignment fixed after i was done..
oh, and i bought mine 140 shipped on e-bay and self install.. i just had to get my alignment fixed after i was done..
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Topfuel, can you hook me up on a deal for these? Are these the right springs for my application?
Topfuel, can you hook me up on a deal for these? Are these the right springs for my application?
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Rep Power: 417 haha sorry, i've been busy.. well dont need to worry, they're good springs. You should have tried contacting jeff directly, he might have hooked you up. you dont really need anything else.. your camber might be off but eh you have 15s, tires arent too expensive and the drop is very mild where i wouldnt really worry about it.
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Rep Power: 332 the prices online are usually pretty good anyways...the application should be correct. You can always call me at work and ask for "J" and i'll see what i can do for ya. Thanks for the business! I'll make sure you get em asap.
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Originally Posted by Nodnero
You definitely need to drop it. Not that hard, a bunch of peoples know how to do it (I think) but the main person that has done the most is Vinnie.
Originally Posted by AlpineCivic
Vinnie "dj02" can do it bro. He did my Tein basics and my camber kit did a good job and was very reasonable about price.
Originally Posted by fonto
Thanks Wes, I will send a PM to Vinnie because my normal mechanic says he can't do it.
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Originally Posted by HondaLuver
have ur car scraping... ur not going to like it cause the box in ur trunk will make the rear lower...
huh? The drop is only like 1.4 inches.
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Originally Posted by Handsonme
Just do it already
LOL, I ordered them yesterday
My trunk is seriously heavy though...I have 2 30 lbs subs and over 100 lbs of wood.
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Originally Posted by TopFuel
hey mike...just to let you know. I made sure you got it asap...its already outta our warehouse and on its way to you as we speak.
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Sweet, thanks Jeff!
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Originally Posted by fonto
LOL, I ordered them yesterday
My trunk is seriously heavy though...I have 2 30 lbs subs and over 100 lbs of wood.
My trunk is seriously heavy though...I have 2 30 lbs subs and over 100 lbs of wood.
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Rep Power: 351 dammm mike u have that much wait back there..
ehhh ur rear is going to sagg like a 60 year old ***** ehhh but thats ok.
it shouldnt be that bad, if it is just roll like that. get konis in the rear and it will fix the sagg some what.
ehhh ur rear is going to sagg like a 60 year old ***** ehhh but thats ok.
it shouldnt be that bad, if it is just roll like that. get konis in the rear and it will fix the sagg some what.
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Rep Power: 346 I am not really a fast driver...plus all I ever drive in is gridlock anywayz. The box that I used to have in my car used to be almost twice as big, and I could really tell that it affected the handling...it is cool now though.
How does sagging affect the car anyway?
How does sagging affect the car anyway?
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Rep Power: 351 Sagging afects handling by the weight distrubution. More eight means that the rear would be more susceptable (dont care if its misspelled, do you even know that def?!?!) to sliding out under a hard turn. So dont be taking no 2F2F style turns for you!!! 
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Rep Power: 346 Does anyone else run 15" wheels besides me?
Lol, I bought the cheapest tires for my car...they are 195/50/15 Pepboy generic Futura tires!! I don't really know anything about performance, so it doesn't really matter.
Lol, I bought the cheapest tires for my car...they are 195/50/15 Pepboy generic Futura tires!!
I don't really know anything about performance, so it doesn't really matter. 
