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Old 03-28-2009, 04:29 AM
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This year I want to lower my ride. I know its been discussed many times before, but I really want to know what exactly is needed to be done.

Springs? which ones?
Height adjustment? how low can I go?
How much did you pay for parts n labor?

If you have pics of sports lowered, please post a pic or two and tell me exactly what you did.

Much appreciated!
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Originally Posted by thefleet' post='828984' date='Mar 28 2009, 05:29 AM
This year I want to lower my ride. I know its been discussed many times before, but I really want to know what exactly is needed to be done.

Springs? which ones?
Height adjustment? how low can I go?
How much did you pay for parts n labor?

If you have pics of sports lowered, please post a pic or two and tell me exactly what you did.

Much appreciated!
I have the factory sports suspension.
Went with Eibach Pro-Kit.
How low?... minimal.
Cost: $230 including alignment.

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Old 03-28-2009, 12:22 PM
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go with KW V2 coils

great adjustability and settings

the ride is also outstanding too

I have mine slammed as far down as it can go.

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oh i paid $1860 for the coils and $475 for install
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My Eibach Sportline springs are on order. They should lower it another 10mm or so over Pro-Kit. Will post pics once done
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whats the tire wear like on coilovers?
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If you're gonna lower it.
Lower it right, Coilovers!
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Originally Posted by russdx' post='829205' date='Mar 28 2009, 01:43 PM
whats the tire wear like on coilovers?

depends on how low and the camber and toe of the setup
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- KW Street Comfort coilovers
- Ride height about the same as with OEM Sport (I had a non-sport previously)
- 1700? including install

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Originally Posted by lorinzo' post='829161' date='Mar 28 2009, 12:08 PM
I have the factory sports suspension.
Went with Eibach Pro-Kit.
How low?... minimal.
Cost: $230 including alignment.

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Wow a great deal where you get that?


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