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Old Dec 21, 2006
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Best Lowering Height

So i want to eventually put some 17's on my 02. What's the best height to lower the car? Thanks
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Old Dec 21, 2006
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I'd do 2" .. thats just me though
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Get a full coilover system/kit(whatever you wanna call it) so you can adjust it. Then, adjust it to however low you want it/what looks best for you.
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Originally Posted by estebomb_ftw
Get a full coilover system/kit(whatever you wanna call it) so you can adjust it. Then, adjust it to however low you want it/what looks best for you.
Thats a good idea!!!!!! Dont buy a cheap kit though.. You get what you pay for
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Get a full coilover system/kit(whatever you wanna call it) so you can adjust it. Then, adjust it to however low you want it/what looks best for you.
Tein SS group buy going on!!
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Tein SS group buy going on!!
Haha still trying to get people I see?
How much is it for group buy? Maybe I'll think about it...
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I need to drop..my car looks gnarley with my new tires. It looks like I'm rollin on daytons and im hittin switches.
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thats a very broad question. assuming you're gonna throw on some 205/40/17's, i would say 1.75" or around that range. aka "sport drop".

i run eibach sportlines and love them.
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For handling, Thanks to the wonderfully designed front struts (sarcasim), somewhere between .5" and 1.5"....

for looks... do what ever you want.
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It's a matter of preference, the Tein S Tech springs I just bought will be about 1.5" all around. That's perfect for me, while other like 2-2.5". I don't want a big drop, 'cause it snows here, and I don't need my car becoming a snow plow. For people in other areas, where thats not an issue, and the roads are better, a bigger drop is probably better. Just look around, at people's cars. If you see one that looks about the right height, ask them what they're dropped on.
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