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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Hey, i got a 02 Gs300. Im pretty new to this. I was just wondering what all in need to lower the car. Do i only need the lowering springs?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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or cut your stock ones or coilovers
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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^LOL, be nice
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check the suspension section; there's lots of info readily available

you will have choices of s/s combo or coilovers or air. there are lots of defining factors which can sway your decision making. read up and make a just decision; just defined by your needs and pocketbook
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Don't cut your springs, save up your money and do it right one time...Coilover's or Air

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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You can check out my thread in the Suspension and Brakes. It's a review on Tanabe NF210.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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tanabe man !!!!the lowering springs
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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springs wont drop you that low, will still have maybe 3 finger gaps, and it's not really good for stock shocks either. I would just save a bit more money and get coilovers, there are couples out there that's around $600-$900 bnew/used such as Megan, D2 (i have this), ksport, bc racing... (and you probably need front RCA and rear RCA to adjust your cambers if you decide to drop it low )
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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coilovers are the best and cheapest way to make your car look good, springs only give you one height. im dumped on megans right now and there under 1000 and worth it.
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What is your budget and how low are you trying to go?
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