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Old May 23, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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I'm looking for some new springs to get about an inch drop on my car. I'm probably going to go with the eibach prokit but I don't have much experience with suspension and lowering kits so I was wondering if that will effect the life of my tires and if so, how can I prevent this?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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I also found a good deal on some Vogtland lowering springs but I've never heard of them. Are they any good?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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You should be good with the Pro Kit or Swift springs if you can find them. If you have a good alignment shop and your control arm bushings are still in good shape, OEM adjustment should be enough to keep your alignment within factory specs...or at least that's what most people say. Just make sure your new shocks don't lower the car more than the factory shocks.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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have you used the prokit before? is the ride comfortable?
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ross02is
have you used the prokit before? is the ride comfortable?
I had the sportline kit. Really enjoyed it, comfy ride, just a little stiffer. Most people that go with the prokit end up wishing they went with the sportline, but if 1" is all you're looking for, go for the prokit.
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