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How much drop is enough?

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Old 08-27-01, 10:04 PM
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I just got my kit this weekend and I want to get springs for my car before I put it on. What is the perfect drop I should go with if I get 20 inch rims? I am thinking of getting coilovers but if I don't, would an inch drop look right or is that not enough..

Any input would help me greatly..
Old 08-27-01, 11:19 PM
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drop level also has something to do with your ride comfort. I think with 20s don't go too low. Therefore, L-Tuned springs/shocks. 1 inch drop, very comfortable still, yet looks obviously lowered and better handling too.
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A 1" drop might be enough but it really depends on few factors...like how low is your kit, how are your roads, do you drive up/down steep driveways, etc., etc...

Height adjustable coilovers are the best way to go because if you notice that you're scrapping here and there, you can just adjust the height...
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Well I'm using the h&r/bilstein combo and I think the drop is just right. You don't really want to go too low with 20's on just for safety precautions in general.
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I got the L-Sportline kit ...Maybe I should just go with 19's and the L-tuned springs/ shocks..


Thanks guys...
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I'm running a Sportline front-end with 19's, Eibach/Bilstein combo. It drops about a little over an inch and for me is perfect. I drive my car everyday so I deal with speedbumps, parking bumpers and steep driveways. My car doesn't look slammed as some guys like, but it is driveable.
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David GS400,

How much did the Eibach/Bilstein combo run you ?
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You can get the Eibachs from tirerack.com for about $285.00. GS4will on the site can get you the Bilsteins delivered to your door for around $425.00.

I'll include a pic of my car with the 19's and Eibach/Bilsteins.
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Hi David,

did you just washed the GS before you took the pic? i can see the reflection off the shiny door panel....:eek:

Lextacy,

both l-tuned and eibach+bilsteins combos are ideal....Diesalman has the HR+Bilstiens on 20s. let me know by PM me if you want the bilsteins(they have limited lifetime warranty against defect under normal driving).

william
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