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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Lowering on stock rims (see picture)
I am considering a 1.5" drop with H&R lowering springs and keeping my stock 17" rims. I know they I did a photo before/after analysis of what to expect in terms of aesthetics.
So, what do you guys think? Should I do it? Stock 17" rims, lowered.

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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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Have one better for you:
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Oh.. and do it.. it feels good.
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been done many of times look in the pic thread and the suspension threads. you can see a lot of lowered w203 on stock wheels.
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I would recommend going with adjustable coil overs that way you can adjust them if you decided you want different ride height later on
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I second Peydidy. But for the price the H&R springs aren't a bad choice. But coil-overs are better..
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i'd do it, i think it looks great. tuff lookin
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