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Old 11-03-11, 09:50 PM
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i live in chicago and really want to lower the car by 2 to 3 inches, but the roads are so unforgiving here., good ideal or not? and if so how do i go about it the best way. i just want a better look with what i have.







Old 11-03-11, 09:53 PM
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naa. keep it lookin like a Jeep!
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I say "no" if you plan on getting around in the snow...but that's just my opinion.
^^And it doesn't look like a Jeep....
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Yes! Just get coil overs so you can lower it by 2-3 inches whenever you want!
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i can take the jokes! lmao. will it be fine if it is lowed, even though i have 20x8.5 and 235/35/20?

any good shops in chicago to do it at ? price?
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I say lower it with coilovers. Then you can raise it during winter. You'll be fine with the tire sizes. Here is a link to ask in the Chicago area. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/chi...exus-club-119/
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Yes, lower.


...Because race car.
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lower it please.. especially w/ 20's car looks like a truck
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Lower it with coils(bc - cheap and good)and please take that tail light tint off... u can thank me later.
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wow i though i had alot of gap...... yes lower a little.
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yes yes and yes
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yes get coils
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Originally Posted by MashinA
Lower it with coils(bc - cheap and good)and please take that tail light tint off... u can thank me later.
its painted on. why you say that? i have no issues, niether do cops
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how much to get coils installed with the parts and labor?
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Depends but it's about $1200 when all said and done. Of course you could buy used parts.


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