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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BippuPxr
I ride High ... Unless I am in town I can roll 2inches as long as no bumps coming up ...


and enjoy the looks ..
I like to ride all the way up and enjoy all the weird looks and stares I get .


But seriously, big props to you guys. Like I've said before, driving low is a true talent.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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parking height AND ride height

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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What suspension are you on?
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I'm dumped about 3.75 inches up front and a nibble higher on sides and rear.

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bluelex
I'm dumped about 3.75 inches up front and a nibble higher on sides and rear.
I should have gone one size up, not one size down on my wheels
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
parking height AND ride height

That's low
Originally Posted by chrispy
What suspension are you on?
I think he's on chopped DF's
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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My brother's car is just high enough to have clearance for a tennis ball (about 2.5" in diameter)

Suspension - JIC FLT-A2 coilovers (daily driven)





You can see how low it sits in comparison to the curb

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Are you most of you guys that are riding that low on air or are you on coils? I don't know if I'd want to deal with potholes and driveway issues on my daily. I bought some Tein CS coils last year and haven't put them on yet cuz I'm waiting to buy wheels, but aside from trial and error I don't know how low I'd wanna go w/some of these crappy roads up here in Seattle.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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^ tein CS coils wont drop too low. some of these guys have full kits on (bluelex, seize's bro). also depends what size wheels you're on as well. so many factors come in to play.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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How the hell do you guys drive like that esp with our insane overhang. I'm lowered 20MM and my exhaust scrapes at some parking lots here already
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
That's low


I think he's on chopped DF's
haha..ur psychic..how would u kno that? u must kno an insider! but yea..hes right..it doesnt ride too bad..its not like a honda..it bounces here n there..but for 250 bucks..cant beat the budget slammage..i scrape on tiny speed bumps..but i like it..go low or go home is what i like to say..and im still thinkin bout gettin a lip kit or something too..but iono how id drive with that..id be pebble plowing..im lookin into some coilovers right now tho..probably some JICs..but ill still be drivin this low..at least til i get a kit
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Just under 4" in front. Can't drop it any further if I want to drive in crappy Cali roads. Have to put wooden blocks in the driveway to get the car out. Time to go UAS...........
-Will
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
haha..ur psychic..how would u kno that?
only a little

What's up Rick, if I still had my lip I would have traded that

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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TAMR_GUS98

Just under 4" in front. Can't drop it any further if I want to drive in crappy Cali roads. Have to put wooden blocks in the driveway to get the car out. Time to go UAS...........
-Will
Off topic but what grill do you have?
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
only a little

What's up RickEY, if I still had my lip I would have traded that
wassup..but seriously tho..do i kno u? haha..
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