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Old 01-26-2004 | 12:22 PM
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Lowering front further pics please

I have H&R springs in the front and the coils are cut i lost track on how many.. I would like my front to be even with the tire. my question is i want to see some pics of low low c classes up front and maybe even some close up pics. any rubbing? i also want to know how much can i lower it without it rubbing the fender? Prefer pics with a 8.5 up front rim. thanks
Old 01-26-2004 | 12:45 PM
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Re: Lowering front further pics please

Originally posted by Benzino
I have H&R springs in the front and the coils are cut i lost track on how many...
just remove the spring then
Old 01-26-2004 | 04:30 PM
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theres a lot of factors that come into play when rubbing is concerned other then how low it is... the offset on your wheels and what tire brand/tire sizes you use are also factors... my drop in the front is pretty even, theres no gap at all in the front between the tire and fender... any lower and I'd have problems turning... after I got my fenders rolled, I only have slight rubbing but usually none at all unless i turn to sharp into a driveway or hit a slight bump on the road...
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32 offset and p7000i have about a finger space and want to go a lil lower...
Old 01-26-2004 | 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by Benzino
32 offset and p7000i have about a finger space and want to go a lil lower...


that should work... you can drop it as much so that the tire slightly tucks under the wheel... any lower and your turning ability will start to get affected... if you haven't rolled your fenders yet, you'll have to if you drop it more...
Old 01-26-2004 | 10:51 PM
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Can i get some pics people?
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Old 01-27-2004 | 03:31 PM
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my car sits like that in the front and rear but im going to probably cut a quarter of a coil in the front and half in the rear. you think the front would rub?
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Thats one sexay rucca!!

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Old 01-27-2004 | 04:23 PM
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my car sits like that in the front and rear but im going to probably cut a quarter of a coil in the front and half in the rear. you think the front would rub?


have you already rolled your fenders? and is it rubbing now with your current setup? i had it about 1/8" lower when I first lowered the car and i had a bit of a problem turning cuz it would rub especially when i went into driveways... but I also had to use 5mm spacers so that pushed the offset out to like 26-27mm... I couldnt stand the hassle when going up driveways so i raised it 1/8"... 1/8" doesnt sound like much but it makes a big difference in suspension... your going to have some rubbing i can tell you that... the question is are you going to be able to tolerate it because its going to affect your turning ability especially when you go up driveways... you're not going to be able to turn that sharp especially with the p7000's... those have a really tall sidewall...

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Old 01-27-2004 | 04:42 PM
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if you want to lower your car like that, you shouldnt go for tires with rim protector..

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P7000's dont have rim protectors... actually rim protectors or not it shouldnt make a difference
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Originally posted by jo17jC230

Nice drop!

My rear is that low, but my front i can fit one finger now, i dont think i can in yours! Guess i should have got coilovers!
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Nice drop!

My rear is that low, but my front i can fit one finger now, i dont think i can in yours! Guess i should have got coilovers!

ya I can't fit one finger in the front... i actually want it lower... hehehe... but I need to get smaller sidewall tires like falkens or something... I hate P7000's!
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Originally posted by jo17jC230
ya I can't fit one finger in the front... i actually want it lower... hehehe... but I need to get smaller sidewall tires like falkens or something... I hate P7000's!
1 finger where? when u guys say a finger gap u mean just fingering it straight in?:p :p :p Or like fingering it up? LOL
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thats one nice c-coupe!

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