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Old 05-25-13, 09:08 AM
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So when you start feeling vibrations does that mean that it's tearing up your cv boot as it vibrates which means raise it back up to the height where it won't vibrate? OR It's normal when it vibrates and just deal with as all lowered cars are known to have cv boots go out?
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The vibration is due to the angle of the axle. Evertually of your car is too low, your cv boots will rip. Im currently at 25 inches and have very slight vibration. I think im going o drop it another half inch.
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The vibration isn't as bad as it seems. I first was scared to lower this car because of that issue but once I finally did I realized how minimal this issue is. I'm lowered on h&r.
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I know a guy with an awd 350. Lowered on bc coils and he felt the wobble and vibration. Said he lowered the car even more and the vibration is now very minimal. Currently his fenders and on top of tire, almost tucking
Old 05-26-13, 11:55 PM
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I lowered my car 24.5 inches from ground to fender and noticed the vibration / wobble then raised it back up to 25 inches from ground to fender which the majority says that it's the safe zone. However, it still vibrates and wobbles. I honestly don't even think it matters. Just lower your car. On any lowered car, the cv boot will eventually good bad. I plan on lowering it more.
Old 05-27-13, 05:45 AM
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I tried the axle spacer fix and it decreased my wobble. I lowered the front to 24.5... It jus looks better. Im on the same boat as you, just drop it! Lol
Old 05-29-13, 12:29 AM
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Post some pictures! I want to see it.

I think I am going to lower her to 24.5 inches all around this weekend! I am at 25 and still wobbles/vibrates. Might as well max out the coils.
Old 05-29-13, 04:21 AM
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keep in mind this is all subjective to the person. just because you get a vibration or wobble, doesnt mean the boot is ripping. any car you lower will eventually rip the boot because of the added stress.
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^ yeah agreed. Thanks.

I just lowered the car another inch all around. I am currently at 24" ground to fender all around.
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Heres a picture of my car currently at about 24 inches ground to fender all around if you guys were curious. Same vibration / wobble as when it was at 25 inches. Made no difference.

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Looks good. I noticed a huge difference wen i dropped mine to 24.5. The wobble was horrible. At 25 inches i dnt notice much wobble. Vibration still slight. Ive just been adjusting the fronts, do u think adjusting the rears will make a difference with the vibration/wobble?
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Also, have you noticed any leaking around the cv boots? Mine was leaking slightly when i had it at 24.5
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
keep in mind this is all subjective to the person. just because you get a vibration or wobble, doesnt mean the boot is ripping. any car you lower will eventually rip the boot because of the added stress.
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^ yeah agreed. Thanks.

I just lowered the car another inch all around. I am currently at 24" ground to fender all around.

Its weird, my buddy with an AWD350 said he noticed his vibration decrease after he slammed his. says he notices much less vibration and wobble now that he is lower. I just want a low ride without having to spend a grand on each axle.
Old 06-06-13, 09:32 AM
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I was on 19" and BC coilovers with two finger gap all around. Camber adjust is max out .At that time there is no SPC camber adjustment or Megan UCA.

Cons: CV boot leak.
Tire wear are more then it used to.
Break wear are more then it used to.
Vibration at start up.

Pros: Car look amazing.
Driving feeling is beyond amazing.
Top of it Project DONE.
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^ Any pics?


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