lowered car maintenance issues?
07-06-06, 04:57 PM
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lowered car maintenance issues?
Those who lowered their cars, what is/are maintenance issue(s) faced as a result of lowering the car?
I am sure most have uneven tire wears, and shocks not lasting as long (unless you have coilover). But what were the things that you had to do to maintanin your car looking and riding so good?
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I am sure most have uneven tire wears, and shocks not lasting as long (unless you have coilover). But what were the things that you had to do to maintanin your car looking and riding so good?
Thanks
07-06-06, 05:22 PM
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So far there are no issues with my car, not even uneven tire wear, course I had the alignment done right as I had the suspension done. I have RS-R springs and KYB shocks, car looks better than ever and handles ALOT better.
07-06-06, 10:49 PM
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I've had my car lowered for 1.5yrs and I experienced uneven tire wear but my shocks have held up pretty good and she still ride's smooth as ever. Other than that, all you got to worry about is driving more carefully to minimize scrapage on your front bumper and exhausts.
07-07-06, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ARISTO 161
if you have a sponsor cant you go get free tires?
On a sidenote, these Dunlop Direzza DZ 101 tires have been holding up extremely well. I have driven over 7k miles including a trip to hin san jose and the tread wear is still there. I have not even flipped it once yet.
It must be the 300 tread rating as compared to other companies who have tread wear below 280. 
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07-07-06, 09:09 AM
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I'm running DZ 101's myself and I am quite happy with them. I had to run fm 901's in the front because of my staggard set up. If you don't drop it more than 2" you can get it aligned within spec.
07-07-06, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
I flip my tires once before I call up my sponsor for new tires. 
The life of a tire is about 12-15k miles.
The life of a tire is about 12-15k miles.
07-07-06, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nyARISTO
wow thats if u rotate ur tires... i get 5-8k per rotation .. but i get tires every year too from sponsor's usually after the 6th show they'll give us a set (gotta love them sponsors)
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