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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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hey guys i recently put on some 19's
Mrr GT-1 and.. i need to lower it i was wondering what is the best kinda drop for my car.. HnR's or Tien S-techs i want it to have an agressive look but dunno which to put on... thanks for the opinions guys !

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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Despite the fact that you had two options mentioned, I would recommend Eibach.

Do you (or anyone else for that matter) know if there are any adjustable lowering kits available for the 2IS?
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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there are coilovers... you can adjust the height... but it's like at least 3 times the price of a spring... so yeah if you're just looking for a drop on springs.. i'll go with eibachs or Tein S-Techs
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:42 AM
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Stechs hands down
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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I have a set of 20's on my ride (MRR GT-1) and I believe the offset's are the same. I am lowered on eibachs, coilovers would be the best route to go though in my opinion. too have that aggressive look though you need to add spacers because these wheels are built conservativley and in mass not like custom fit to get a more aggressive look.. I am running a 7mm on the rears without rubbing on my 20's. here's a couple of pics.

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Go for the S-Techs.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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I would suggest coilovers all the way. Seems like everyone that has springs regret it and wished they had coilovers. DO it once, do it right. Its a great investment just incase you decide to go with different wheels in the future.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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i had a question on the stech's , being that these cars aleady look like the rear is already lower then the front by default, does the stech's fix this issue by making the front appear lower then the back? because i noticed alot of lowered IS that still have the same issue that the rear is lower then the front....now i do know there is one spring out there that gets this right...not sure which one though....and how many inches does the stech go...
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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do it right the first time. Coilovers FTW. its tuneable to your preference. trust me. alot of us went from springs to coils and some to air.

some are happy with springs. I had ebiach 2 times. and now on my second set of coils. i couldnt believe i went back to springs

robs loving ur is.

remember rob is on 20's so his clearence will be less. more aggressive, not to mind the ings kit lowers ur cars appearenc
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by iialcii
do it right the first time. Coilovers FTW. its tuneable to your preference. trust me. alot of us went from springs to coils and some to air.

some are happy with springs. I had ebiach 2 times. and now on my second set of coils. i couldnt believe i went back to springs
lmao, you went back to springs cause you sold the coils then you got new ones and yes do it once and to it right, GO COILS! Springs+installation is around 500 add another 100-300 is used-new coils...Installation is easier for installing coils if you want to save yourself installation money haha
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by yayitscola
lmao, you went back to springs cause you sold the coils then you got new ones and yes do it once and to it right, GO COILS! Springs+installation is around 500 add another 100-300 is used-new coils...Installation is easier for installing coils if you want to save yourself installation money haha



i believe ur going to coils soon too right? have fun at wekfest
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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hey rob.. i will mostlikly do S-techs .. wat kinda lip kit is that u got on ? and do u guys think itd look weird if i only put on a front and back lip ..
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by axis77
i had a question on the stech's , being that these cars aleady look like the rear is already lower then the front by default, does the stech's fix this issue by making the front appear lower then the back? because i noticed alot of lowered IS that still have the same issue that the rear is lower then the front....now i do know there is one spring out there that gets this right...not sure which one though....and how many inches does the stech go...
ummm i think s-techs are 1.6 front and 1.2 rear or 1.3 rear cant rmb exactly.. but either or lol
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Tein springs FTW!
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