Lower or Not Lower....
05-17-2012, 09:59 AM
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Ok guys I have been on the fence about pulling the tirgger on buying suspension and lowering my car. I finally got around to lowering it in Photoshop. What do you all think? Love it? Hate it? Tell me what you think. Input is greatly appreciated. Also, what size spacers do you guys think I need to run on my 20" staggered mire 111's to get them to set this flush? I'm probably gonna roll my fenders so that should give me more room.
05-17-2012, 10:12 AM
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It's hard to tell from the picture, it'd be good to see it before and after. Nice wheels though!
When you go lower, be prepared for the harder suspension and potentially rubbing on dips and bumps, it looks way better to be a little lower, but it's at the cost of your daily stress level sometimes
When you go lower, be prepared for the harder suspension and potentially rubbing on dips and bumps, it looks way better to be a little lower, but it's at the cost of your daily stress level sometimes
05-17-2012, 10:26 AM
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I think the miro 111s look good already when paired with the stock sport suspension. But many have still opted to lower and it does look amazing. But as someone has already mentioned, be prepared for a harsher ride and probable rubbing if fenders are not rolled.
05-17-2012, 10:29 AM
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Yea I was wondering how much the ride would change even if I did get a damper system (coil overs) and adjusted it out to compensate for the harsh ride
05-17-2012, 12:01 PM
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The tire tucks look good but if you want your side skirts that low you're going to be scraping a lot. Imagine going over the slightest speed bump or driveway. I know this is just a photoshop but keep that in mind.
My guess 15mm in the front with a stretched tire.
5 or 10mm in the back with a fender roll and/or tire stretch. Good luck and keep us posted.
My guess 15mm in the front with a stretched tire.
5 or 10mm in the back with a fender roll and/or tire stretch. Good luck and keep us posted.
05-17-2012, 03:27 PM
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I think it looks amazing! I also like the aggressive stanced look. It looks a tad too low, only because it looks like the fender is right above the rim. It would be perfect if your fender was even with the top of your tires. That's what I have with my coilovers. Hate the tucked tire VIP look. Too hood rich ghetto
05-17-2012, 04:21 PM
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Jgt that's for your advice, you are the only person that has proceeded to give me there thoughts on what spacer sizes to run. So thanks for your input
05-17-2012, 06:45 PM
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I'm lowered on 20" Miro 111 on H&R sport springs. I say go for it or get KW Coils. Also, I had to roll my rear fenders, but no rubbing issues now even with 5 passengers.
05-17-2012, 09:36 PM
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If you dont have the sport suspension, lower it to the ride of the sport model.
If its already as low as the sport models, leave it at that height. I love the way mine sits on the stock sport suspension. Lowering it more is just for looks and isnt really functional around town.
I dont like driving with as much care if im running over ants with my bumper
If its already as low as the sport models, leave it at that height. I love the way mine sits on the stock sport suspension. Lowering it more is just for looks and isnt really functional around town.
I dont like driving with as much care if im running over ants with my bumper