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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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can i go lower?

i just lowered my car 2" and was wondering if its possible to go lower or will it be a rough ride.....i have eibach springs now....any one lowered their car more then 2"?or post any pics of a car thats lower then mine....thanks guysName:  2010-06-27201328411.jpg
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

Yeah, you can go lower, but why.It'll just scrape everywhere & the lower you go the harder the ride.Otherwise your car will bottom out over the slightest bump/dip on the road.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

you can go lower, but you have to take into account how low your y pipe will be, also the ride quality will depend on what shock you run and profile tire you are using, if you ask me you car has a great stance as is
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

if you do any kind of racing, I wouldnt go any lower. If all you are looking for is a certain "look" since you dont have too much clearance you might as well bag it.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

go with bigger wheels if you want to fill in the gap in the wheel wells for that lower look
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

Originally Posted by irocdan
go with bigger wheels if you want to fill in the gap in the wheel wells for that lower look
bigger wheels also mean less side wall which means rougher ride, you just have to find your median between overall physical appearance vs ride quality
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

What are your ride heights? Can't just say "lowered 2" as a general number, since different 3rd gen models have different springs & different ride heights.

Here is mine on 17" Snypers/Ground Control Weight Jacks. I'm at 25" front/26" rear.

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

thanks guys ....i think im gona leave it as is and maybe sell my wheels and get 18" wheels....
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

dude i think it looks fine....there right...you would drag your exhaust pipes and/or tips if you have them...i do already....
i have eibach sportlines on mine
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Re: can i go lower?

mine are 18's.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

Based on your pics, it looks like you can still easily get a floor jack under the front end. Are you sure it actually dropped 2"?

I have Jamex springs on my GTA, rated to lower the car 1.5". In reality, it is probably closer to 2".

I can't get a floor jack under the front of my car without first driving it up on blocks. The stance is closer to Stephen's car as shown in his pic.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

i too have the jamex springs like brett and i can't fit a jack under mine either.i use a little scissor jack or a 2x4 piece of wood to drive on.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

I have eibach sportline one my car and it took a few months for mine to settle completely but I think its a good balance between looks and function.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

yea i got 2" lowering springs from eibachs
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Re: can i go lower?

BretD 88GTA do you have pics of ur car?
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