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Old 06-01-10, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 98gs4hunny
This might sound stupid but here goes, is there any kind of mod or tweak that can lower the stock suspension?
I dont know much about it, but from what I read you could have your stock springs cut. Sounds like a pain though since other stuff has to come off to do it.
Old 06-01-10, 05:38 PM
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Cutting your springs will definitely ruin the ride. Im on eibach pro kit because i was looking for a very similar drop to what you guys are looking for and it gave me what i wanted and still rides great!! very satisfied.
Heres a quick pick i took at the gas station. Keep in mind, i have a big system setup in my trunk and 2 people in my backseat.

You can see the difference from the before and after pics. Nothing crazy, but looks much better.
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20 inch wheels by that way. I read someone said they'll just throw 19s on and call it a day, i have 20s and the gap was still very big. Highly suggest the eibach pro kit or Tanabe NF210.. Can get them from $200-$250 new
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Originally Posted by killashark
20 inch wheels by that way. I read someone said they'll just throw 19s on and call it a day, i have 20s and the gap was still very big. Highly suggest the eibach pro kit or Tanabe NF210.. Can get them from $200-$250 new
Did you install them yourself or pay to get installed? If the latter, what's it cost to have someone do it?
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heres mine with tanabe df's. rides pretty good. with 19"... wheels are for sale btw and free springs. if no ones buy em, gonna blk it out n chopped..

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Originally Posted by nokcy21
heres mine with tanabe df's. rides pretty good. with 19"... wheels are for sale btw and free springs. if no ones buy em, gonna blk it out n chopped..

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Very nice, looks good. Other than the tanabes, did u change anything else like shocks/struts or did u need other parts relayed to alignment?
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nope i got like a 2. something camber in front which is not a lot, n this car is a daily for the wife. and stock struts . only got 59 k on it...
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Originally Posted by skiz88
Very nice, looks good. Other than the tanabes, did u change anything else like shocks/struts or did u need other parts relayed to alignment?
this is a very good example of how i want mine to look. lower but not too low. so what did you do to it again? just instal the tanabes? THATS IT? nothing else.
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haa thanks for such helpfull comments finally solved my problem lol i guess i/llgo with TEINS S-Techs 1.7/1.8 or maybee Tanebes df210, and yes iam on 19's and tires are 245 Front and 275 rear??still have a bit time to decide ??
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