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Old 01-21-09, 11:07 PM
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Question Racing beat question

hey i was wondering the the racing beat Suspension Package lowered your car any? if so how much? could i see some cars with this kit installed? also what shocks did you use?
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Racing beat springs no coils cut and tokico blue shocks:



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They raised my car about an inch when I had mine. If you are looking for any kind of drop, you'll have to find some of the more rare springs (like King) and put up with a very rough ride, or look into coilovers (www.re-speed.com).
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Racing beat springs no coils cut and tokico blue shocks:



I just wanted tot ake a time out and say, god damn your car is nice.
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Mine dropped an inch, but most people seem to report a raise in height.

RB springs/Tokico Blues/Poly Bushings



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which wheels are those... i kind of like them
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Measure the bottom center of the wheel arches to the ground. Distance after lowering springs will be about 24" with stock tires/wheels.
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most people report a raise in height because their suspension is over 25 years old and worn out. when you put the new suspension on it will raise it from a bottomed out suspension but it will still be a little lower from a new OEM suspension.
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Originally Posted by evil_motors
most people report a raise in height because their suspension is over 25 years old and worn out. when you put the new suspension on it will raise it from a bottomed out suspension but it will still be a little lower from a new OEM suspension.
damn straight.

And.....that red car looks SWEET!!!
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thanks for all the responses... what would i put on my car to get my car to close the wheel well gap? i would love to also add to my suspension performace...what set-up would i use?
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just use respeed coilovers
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www.re-speed.com

Ask no questions, just trust us on this.....
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what spring rate should i get

Originally Posted by Kentetsu
www.re-speed.com

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Originally Posted by 85rx
what spring rate should i get
Again, talk to Billy at ReSpeed. Tell him what your use and expectations for the car is. He will recommend the appropriate rates.
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The new racing beat springs SHOULD settle also after a few weeks/months and be a bit lower.
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