Lowering
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2004 C32, 2006 Honda CBR1000RR, 2007 Harley NightRod, 2013 Harley Road Glide Custom
Originally Posted by pl3az3r
how low can it go with the h&r springs?
springs to 2.5"
Also, pick up some spring pads just in case you want to play with the height
a little.
I have them on my ride (sport) with 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear. I
had to replace the front pads with the next size up from the smallest size due
to too many bad dips in the roads and the tire just clipped the arch.
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Originally Posted by DougandhisC280
Mine is lowered 2 inches with Carlsson springs and Bilstein sport shocks. I have rubbed off most of the paint on the inside of my fender. All well, chicks dig it.
You know anything about this? I may just change the pads to add a 1/4" to
mine.
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H&R and Bilstein sport shocks for a ride that's low, but still comfortable. No gap (less than a finger) between fender and tire, yet minimal to no rubbing. (this is with 18" wheels & 225/45/18 tires) I've ridden Eibachs too, I think they feel a bit softer and don't lower the car as much. Also, go with #1 pads if you want your car a few mm lower.
-sholly
-sholly
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Originally Posted by DougandhisC280
expect premature tire wear with no finger gap. The camber kit is nearly 700 dollars with shipping.
-sholly
p.s.- and yes there may be some irregular tire wear, but with 18" rims and high performance tires, wear will occur quickly anyway... especially the way I drive
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lowered my c280.
not sure how much it was lowered but got it certed and the measurements are.
250mm from the center of the rear wheel to the top guard.
310mm from the center of the front wheel to the top of the guard
must be about 2.5-3 inches? drop
bad camber now tho, had to modify inside my guards, mainly removed the plastic guards. 18" 40 series tires.
if u go fast round corners your tire wear will be even :-)
not sure how much it was lowered but got it certed and the measurements are.
250mm from the center of the rear wheel to the top guard.
310mm from the center of the front wheel to the top of the guard
must be about 2.5-3 inches? drop
bad camber now tho, had to modify inside my guards, mainly removed the plastic guards. 18" 40 series tires.
if u go fast round corners your tire wear will be even :-)
