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Old Mar 23, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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I dropped my car with L-Tuned Shocks and and Daizen Springs. I installed them myself and took it to have an alignment and they were able to get it to spec. Now I am not slammed like nubie400, but it looks pretty good for still running stock wheels and tires. I have a slight tuck in the back, and about 1.5 fingers in the front. Good Luck.


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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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nice drop joel5150. I am riding on 245/35/20 you think it will still be in specs if i go with l-tuned springs? and i was wondering do you have a side picture of your car?
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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karz..... means "love conqueres all"

and ibdat ... you should be within guide line of dropping your car with like camber issue of -.2 to a -1. with a 1.5 finger gap .... should be fine
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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I lowered about an inch, and Lex tech said I'm in spec, but maxed out 100% on camber adjustment.
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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hmm what if i wanted to drop it with Tanabe NF210 which is said to be 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 in. Will it be still be within the guide line? and does anyone have Tanabe NF210 knows how bad the uneven wear is?
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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i think wit tanabe nf210 (which i also plan on gettin if these teins dont come through for me) will be ok on your car i believe other than the l-tuned springs, these springs are the lowest amount you can drop your car. i have a friend who has these springs and he has 20's and he doesn't seem to have any camber problems as of yet.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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hmmm.. i think i will get the NF210 and post how they are when I get them thanx Kharizma
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Thanks, I am also looking to lower my car and this thread has been a great thread.

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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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good luck I.B.dat.Fo - let me know how they feel and everything i heard they're really good ride and don't take away from the stock comfort, just add a more aggressive stance and even help with the ride comfort still hoping on getting some TEIN's, but if not, i'll have to get some springs (cheaper anyways)
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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What kind of shocks will you being going with along with the NF210
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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I'm also considering getting these springs??
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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my friend who has these springs are running on stock shocks, until they need to be replaced, i'm plannin' on doin' just stock shocks as well, i don't think there will be many problems
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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true that.....no need to change them unless their bad!
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 04:26 AM
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When do you plan on droppin your ride?? Do you know where to get a good deal for the springs??
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nubie400
just to give My opinion ... i have my car extremely dropped to the ground ....

i believe they dont sell aftermarket camber adjustments.... so i maxed out my stock ones

My camber issues are a -2.4 almost around the whole car with caster and toe being almost perfect...

we'll see how fast i eat tires .....i might research this thread when it is time to change tires ...

keeping in mind that they are directional and i can not rotate them... rear are 275's fronts are 245's

i put them on in febuary ... and drive regularly ... 100 miles every other day ...


suspension tein HA maxed on full stiff .... minus 2 turns.. rims are 19s by 10s and 8s

with 4 people in the car only rubs when i am goin 90 on highway on hard dipps


if this does not apply to the thread my fault .. jus advice to help you if you decide to lower your car alot
I've got Tein Flex cranked down pretty low too. Front scrapes if going down steep driveways or big speed bumps. No tire rubbing issues, 19x8.5 front 19x9.5 rear.
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