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Can/Should I go lower?

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Old 10-26-19, 12:49 PM
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I do plan on getting Spacers soon to make the wheels sit more flush. I’m currently on BC racing coil overs.
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Yes
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Old 10-27-19, 05:00 AM
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Definitely, and boy is that lip a little short. But I would personally lower it more.
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Originally Posted by bbaugher47
Definitely, and boy is that lip a little short. But I would personally lower it more.

It broke. I just need to get around to replacing it.
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what is she doing? And I think going too low is not worth the hassle.
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Sure! Especially since you're rocking factory wheels/tires. I was tucking (front and rear) on the factory 18s for a while on BC Racing coilovers. Only issue was a slight rubbing on hard corners on the front inner wheel liners. Simple fix though.
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Ummm, if you ain't low, you ain't doin it right. Minus at least another 1.5"
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go lower. 2 finger gap is low enough for me.
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