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Old 01-24-05, 12:42 AM
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Default New wheels are on need suspension recomendations

i just recently got my moda r6's 18x9 all around and need to lower it, my fiancee drives the car most of the time now (hence the 18's ) i was considering l-tuned spring and shock combo
but wonder if maybe i should go for a slightly lower drop like the TTE or H&R springs . so if you guys running 18's could give me some advice and post pics and setups it would help me greatly I know i could just search but i wanted an excuse to post pics






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I'm an SC man so I can't comment on the specifics (I'm thinking coilovers) but what I wanted to say that Moda R6's look great on every car I've seen them on, especially black. Even if they're only 18 inches they fit the GS quite nice.

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imo going with coilovers is definitely more expensive...but its the best route....with the tein cs....you can adjust it to your exact needs...retain the comfort to some degree...and confidence around turns increases
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It will depend on how low you want to get. Coilovers are more but will save you a lot of headaches as you can change the drop if you change your mind.

Daizens and Espelirs are nice low drop with pretty good ride quality if you want lower than L-Tuned. These are about 1.7"-1.8". I can't remember for sure.
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yeah if you can get coilover it's always teh best

otherwise i think daizen is a pretty good drop
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the daizen drop is very aggressive as is the espiliar but i always vote for coils cuz you can adjust them where you want them and don't have to play these guessing games with drop springs. they are more money but once you have them you can definately justify the cost. good luck..
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Spings and shox combo around $650-$800 through in $400 more and you got a good set of coilovers
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SiccMonkey, what size tires are you running on those Moda's. I'm wondering because the gap doesnt look that extreme in the pics? They look great by the way.
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Here is a shot of my Moda's, the car is lowered so it will give you an idea about yours...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=moda
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as always i would recommend tein cs
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