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Old 08-02-12, 09:21 PM
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Looking to put my **** about another inch lower i know ima have to role my fenders and prob pull em but dont care
im on tein super streets and there all the way down and im on 18's but i just want it alittle bit lower actually just need about another half inch
would cutting the spring at all work if so how much should i take off
also how would that make the car ride?
**** is already bouncy in the back lol
Old 08-02-12, 09:55 PM
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let me get this right, its already bouncy in the back and you wanna cut your springs?
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Get some rca 30mm front n back n don't cut those teins. Sell them n get some Megan's if u wanna dump low or get the rca
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Yeah get some RCA's. If it's to bouncy, sell the Teins, buy some BC's and custom your spring rates with extreme drop kit. They have good ride quality and extreme drop kit should get you low to where you want.
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I'm on tein ss too and i hate it hah. I hate it because it doesnt go as low as i'd like.
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Originally Posted by HangLoose
I'm on tein ss too and i hate it hah. I hate it because it doesnt go as low as i'd like.

You need some HSD Coilovers they will put your frame on the ground ... And still have thread to go lower..! Lol
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Could i just keep the teins on there and just get xtreme lowering springs? Would that work?
And alot of cars i have scene on the ground use the bc coilovers
So might go with those
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get bc racing they got super low and very good price for what you get. hit up OG in houston he will give you a good price installed with alignment and height adjustment if your willing to make the drive to houston!!
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Just get the RCA's or change coils. If you cut the sprring you will have a very bouncy ride... Had cut springs on coils on a civic way back in the day. Thought it was cool at first but after awhile it was annoying.
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Originally Posted by gs300ATX
Could i just keep the teins on there and just get xtreme lowering springs? Would that work?
And alot of cars i have scene on the ground use the bc coilovers
So might go with those
Sell the Tein's if they are in good condition and get BC's while better coilovers can be had BC are priced the most aggressively before going to a lesser known brand.
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I got BC coils on my 2GS and my buddy has them on his 2IS.. Good stuff. We both got them off a vendor here.
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The problem is the Super streets don;t allow a low drop without sacrificing shock travel and ride quality - which is probably where you're getting the "bouncing feeling" .

Something with dual-height adjustment would be better for you wanting to slam the car, the BC Racing kit would work as some have stated here.

Hit us up and we can help you get a kit
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