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Help on Drop rate of Lsportline Springs!

Old 04-16-05, 11:19 PM
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Default Help on Drop rate of Lsportline Springs!

Hi guys, Just got new shoes for my GS4, Iforged Aero 19x9 and 19X10, 255/35 in the front and 285/35/19 in the back. I also just bought Lsportline Springs.
After I put the rims on I see that the wheels are just right on the edge of the fender. Very aggressive( Which is good)
But now I am worry about the Wheel/tire is not going to clear if I drop the car.
How much the lsportline will drop a GS4?? I like to see some pictures of GS with big wheels and also lowered.
Please help.
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Old 04-17-05, 12:12 AM
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i have seen pics... It doesnt lower it too much.

You will have no problems.
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Do you know what offset the rims are? x9 with 255s could be problematic. The rears could also be an issue since the diameter is even bigger than guys running 20s. If the offset is not just right, you will rub. In these wheel diameters, the drop does not need to be that low to cause concern.

Also, is there any reason why you went with 2 different diameters for front and rear? The front is 26" while the rear is almost 27".
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
Hi guys, Just got new shoes for my GS4, Iforged Aero 19x9 and 19X10, 255/35 in the front and 285/35/19 in the back. I also just bought Lsportline Springs.
After I put the rims on I see that the wheels are just right on the edge of the fender. Very aggressive( Which is good)
But now I am worry about the Wheel/tire is not going to clear if I drop the car.
How much the lsportline will drop a GS4?? I like to see some pictures of GS with big wheels and also lowered.
Please help.
Thanks!!
beefy tires in the back but wont that cause the tires to bow out?
Old 04-17-05, 11:49 AM
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I've been through 3 different suspension setups. My second suspension was the L-Sportline (springs & Blistein shocks) and it lowered the car almost 1.75" (2 finger gap) and I was on 19's. The ride was very stiff but handling was crazy around turns. the rear looks lower due to the my first audio system in the trunk...

Pic was about 2 years ago...


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Old 04-17-05, 12:06 PM
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Are you running the factory shocks. If so Ithink it is a little over a 1 in. Thats what the told me at Carson. I just picked up a set of springs also. They where out of shocks. They said it is not a problem to stay with the factory shock with the sportline. If you plan to go lower you will want to change the shocks. Some people will call me out on this and that is ok I m just telling you what Carson told me on friday.
Old 04-18-05, 01:01 AM
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also, keep in mind that when you drop the car, the suspension doesn't just travel up vertically. it goes up and IN. so when you lower the car, the wheel will get pushed in a bit as well. that will help on the rubbing too. but of course, offset is still very important
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You know what guys, I probably have to end up to roll the fenders because the rear tires already touching the wall. Anyway, I love them tho, they look really good.
See pics..
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rear view!
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the front looks ok though.
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Looks sweet man!!!
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