can't lower car?
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can't lower car?
hey dudes. the FC im about to get has Tokico Illumina 5-way adjustable shocks and Eibach Pro-Kit springs. since i have these instead of coilovers, that means i can't lower my car, yea?
well, i was hoping you guys can give me your opinion.
you guys could find my car in the picture thread.
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...05#post6202305
im planning to get my friend's RS Watanabes. they're probably 16."
but im hoping it'll look like his without having to get coilovers.
and no im not planning to get these rims because initial D has em,
but i really like the vintage look. =]
i was planning getting these or volks.
thanks dudes.
well, i was hoping you guys can give me your opinion.
you guys could find my car in the picture thread.
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...05#post6202305
im planning to get my friend's RS Watanabes. they're probably 16."
but im hoping it'll look like his without having to get coilovers.
and no im not planning to get these rims because initial D has em,
but i really like the vintage look. =]
i was planning getting these or volks.
thanks dudes.
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It IS lowered. The Eibach springs have lowered the car already. Any more and you'll need more parts to correct excessive negative camber, or you'll go through tires very quickly. You could always cut the springs or heat them to collapse coils if you absolutely must lower it.
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yea, i forgot to put that. but yea, i am aware it's already lowered.
i just hope that there isn't a big gap between the car and the tire.
then again, it depends on the size of the rim, since my OEM rims are 15",
and the thickenss of the tire.
thanks Black91n/a
i just hope that there isn't a big gap between the car and the tire.
then again, it depends on the size of the rim, since my OEM rims are 15",
and the thickenss of the tire.
thanks Black91n/a
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Originally Posted by Black91n/a
You could always cut the springs or heat them to collapse coils if you absolutely must lower it.
Last edited by importsown; 10-15-06 at 07:59 PM.
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Man those RS look cleeeeean, especially on white cars.
I want them
Maybe you should get something else instead of Eibach. If i'm correct it's a 1" drop right? You can go with Tanabe GF210 springs which are 1.5" drop all around or go even lower and get RSR springs. If you get those two you should probably get a rear camber adjuster due to the extra camber. I have a mazdatrix single bar, it works alright but I hear the individual adjusters let you remove even more negative camber.
I want them
i just hope that there isn't a big gap between the car and the tire.
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yea, i went on the Eibach website and it said
"Lower Center of Gravity-Lowers Vehicle 1.0"- 1.5""
how's it 1" to 1.5" ?
at least i get a million-mile warranty! lol
"Lower Center of Gravity-Lowers Vehicle 1.0"- 1.5""
how's it 1" to 1.5" ?
at least i get a million-mile warranty! lol
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Maybe it depends on the weight of your car? Would a heavier car sit lower than a lighter car if they both had the same springs?
Anyways, where can you buy Watanabe RS in 5 lug? Are they the right offset or do you need spacers? Do Konig Rewinds come in 5 lug or are they just 4 lug.
Anyways, where can you buy Watanabe RS in 5 lug? Are they the right offset or do you need spacers? Do Konig Rewinds come in 5 lug or are they just 4 lug.
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Originally Posted by Sgt. Pepper
Anyways, where can you buy Watanabe RS in 5 lug? Are they the right offset or do you need spacers? Do Konig Rewinds come in 5 lug or are they just 4 lug.
i do admit, but im still new with cars.
but i've been doing my best trying to research for months.
but my homie showed me this website that has RS Watanabes.
http://takumiproject.com/
they're located at Chatsworth, CA
but since you're from the Bay Area,
i highly doubt you'd drive that far for them.
maybe you could order em and have them shipped?
best of luck dude.
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I never said it was a good idea, it's just something that will get the car lower. I'd never do it myself or advise that someone does it, I was mearly giving the options.
The fender gap is independant of wheel size, it is demendant on tire size.
The fender gap is independant of wheel size, it is demendant on tire size.
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Yeah I was just looking on Takumi Project. It's the only website I could think of off the top of my head that might sell Watanabe. Now I just need to find out what the 5 lug bolt pattern is on our cars and if they will fit.
Good luck with your suspension quest.
Good luck with your suspension quest.
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