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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SlideAlliance
Lower the rear
its the kit making it look like its 1/2 inch off the ground
...the back doesnt have the kit
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Im not quit done i still have to put the rear bumper on i was losing light so i had to call it a day.

as for lower in the rear my stance coils are maxxd out and i dont want to drop the spring down. i think its time for 18s
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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bn ftw

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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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decided to keep teh car? keep it comin!
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Im raiseing the front to be level with the rear but i wont be that low

i would screw the spring down but i dont want to throw of the damping specs or blow out the coils? im not trying to make this into a tech post but if Stance said not to drop the spring down and leave it should i?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by NoPistons!
That's low.

I need to meet you eventually.

Go to lowes motor speedway often?

I'm surprised you're that low. The roads in NC are terrible. Hope that kit is made of that "unbreakable" fiber vis uses.


Dude, i can't believe you're moving to michigan.

I thought that was you when you dropped me a pm. Bring your seven!!!! I want to see! That way, you can park it next to mine and we can discuss how much mine sucks at the moment.....
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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I see what you mean. im still trying to get the stance right so im going to play around with the height and an put the rear bumper. will post pics up after.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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lose the sleepy eyes.

looks bad.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Yes.

No rake!

Are you running helper springs?

You can also remove collars ... But with the helpers, you can sag 1'' inch of spring safe.



Originally Posted by rotoryking17
I see what you mean. im still trying to get the stance right so im going to play around with the height and an put the rear bumper. will post pics up after.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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lower the rear to match the front dont raise the front lol
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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GODDAMNIT LOWER THE REAR!


Haha really though. Don't raise the front, the front is fine. Lower the rear. Droop the spring, I did it for forever, it'll be fine.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rotoryking17
Im raiseing the front to be level with the rear but i wont be that low

i would screw the spring down but i dont want to throw of the damping specs or blow out the coils? im not trying to make this into a tech post but if Stance said not to drop the spring down and leave it should i?
The spring rates, or pre-load, sag, etc..., are adjustable via the the adjustable perch. If it was not meant to be adjusted I would have to ask why give an adjustable perch.

It's fine to adjust these some, without going too extremes one way or the other, or the pre-load can become so harsh that the spring runs in to coil bind, or too soft and the damper is too greatly affected and can blow. You'll just want to keep in mind what changes you've made where, and try to keep it uniform. You'll definately notice the changes you've made after driving.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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There is no helper spring on the stance coilovers. as far as drooping the spring i might go a tad but nothing major. it look like its rake lifted in the pics but believe me its not. trust me guy after i send it to paint it will look proper.



Originally Posted by Risky Devil
Yes.

No rake!

Are you running helper springs?

You can also remove collars ... But with the helpers, you can sag 1'' inch of spring safe.
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Looks weird cause the ground is convex.

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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Want to go lower but my BC's are maxed out in the back. Kicking myself for not getting shortened shock bodies.

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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Idk why it looks so high here.

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Saavedro88
Looks weird cause the ground is convex.




What's your set up?
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by vdubgreg
What's your set up?
Megan Racing Track coilovers. Got lots of lower left to go, but it's not practical with the way most of the roads are around here.
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AngelsAndBombs
Idk why it looks so high here.

Nice!
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Saavedro88
Megan Racing Track coilovers. Got lots of lower left to go, but it's not practical with the way most of the roads are around here.
Right on. looks good. i like the wheels. what are they? also, go get 94-95 honda accord front lip. got one for my s5 bumper a week ago. its 6.5" too wide. cut in half and trim. fits great but is about an 1.5" short from matching the wheel arches. still looks pretty bad *** tho.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Saavedro88
Looks weird cause the ground is convex.




Looking good mane, What size tires you got on those starion wheels?
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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Thanks dude.
195/40R16 Front and 215/40R16's Rear
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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Dragging that rear bumper son!!!!!
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