can i go lower?
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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 guys

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