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Old 05-05-2004, 12:57 AM
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Just wondering what my car would look like with lowering springs...these 19's seem to make my car sit up high. I don't want to roll my fenders though and we get some winter months up here in Ohio...
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hi man, okay if i were you then you can lower it with the eibach pro-kit, it will give it a drop but nothing low, or to the point that you may need to roll the fenders
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...or you could go with Eibach Lowering Springs as I did. Nothing drastic, 1 1/4" drop all the way around, and no need to roll fenders or do an alignment on the wheels.
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Also depends on width and offset of wheels If the wheels stick out too much, you'll stikll need to roll your fenders Eibach or not. My $0.02
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Re: Looking for help...new

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Just wondering what my car would look like with lowering springs...these 19's seem to make my car sit up high. I don't want to roll my fenders though and we get some winter months up here in Ohio...
You don't have to go really low. I can't believe you're sitting on stock springs with 19's. IMHO that's too high for me and I would lower it as I have on mine. If you want a minimal drop yet want to leave your suspension as is just change the spring pad to #1's all around. Depending on what size is on there now that should give you a drop of about 1/2-3/4" if you drop down a few sizes...
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thanx jimmy

I'm not sure but maybe if you guys will take a look and see what i'm saying.
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maybe this shot is better...can someone photoshop??[IMG]

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The offset on those fronts stick out a fair bit, may need rolled fenders if lowered...but not sure cuz lowering will change the camber setting so they get out of the way of the fender.

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thanx

Yeah I've been looking at it and I have approximately an 8th of an inch when turning. I don't want to look like i'm driving a stage coach....
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Yeah I've been looking at it and I have approximately an 8th of an inch when turning. I don't want to look like i'm driving a stage coach....
Well, depending on the offset of your wheels you could always change out the spacers for a quick tuck on those fronts. You really need to come down some on your ride as IMO, there is too much of a fender gap to the tire. Again, that's just my opinion though and I know you'll love the look once it's lowered. I also have the Carlsson 1/6 Evos on mine but I have the silver painted ones and staggered.

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