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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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question about lowering my fd

i have 18in wheels and i was wondering what springs would lower the car the most with no rubbing? the springs on the car now are tein and i want it a lil lower...thanks
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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ouch, any lower and you won't be able to drive around anywhere. Heh.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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i have a pic in my profile check it out its not that low
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Consider coil overs? I have Tein HA coil overs on my 7 and it sits REALLY low

I'm considering raising it just a bit since its almost too low. As you know one huge advantage of coil overs is the adjustability especially concerning height adjustment and the ability to have the 7 corner weighted.

I also have 18s on my 7.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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What does wheel diameter have to do with anything? TIRE diameter is what matters..... bstorm, you are as low as you are going to get without hitting the front fender liners on dips, if you aren't already. If you really want to go lower (trust me, you don't), you'll need coilovers so you can run stiffer rate springs.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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i have 18s on my car and im already rubbing with stock suspension. i wouldnt even lower it past 1 inch because my fenders are already being rolled.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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nice rims
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Old May 24, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by veilsidei
i have 18s on my car and im already rubbing with stock suspension. i wouldnt even lower it past 1 inch because my fenders are already being rolled.
That is because you have the wrong tire sizes, wrong offsets, or both.
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