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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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Budget is similar for both, but I cannot do them at the same time. It will have to be one after the other. So what's the census on which to do first though???

Some need to knows:
I'm prob going with coilovers.
I'm sticking with 18in staggered setup like I have now.
I live in downtown=roads not great, drop will not be very much.
Both will be accomplished by end of year, first order will be soon.
Most of my performance mods are done, or on the way and will be done before.

I've seen pics of stock height/new wheels, dropped on stockies, and still can't decide. Is it easier to pick wheels/tires that will fit under the drop or add coilovers over your wheels and drop to please?

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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Drop first! But pick the wheels to your liking, and worry about height after. No need to pick them based on the drop you currently have on your stocks because you can just adjust it afterwards.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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yes. drop first!!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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EVERYONE is going to tell you drop first lol

Drop on stock wheels > No drop on aftermarket wheels
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
EVERYONE is going to tell you drop first lol

Drop on stock wheels > No drop on aftermarket wheels
Seems to be the concensus so far, but what if I don't plan on an extreme drop. thinking in the 1.0-1.2 range just to cover some gap?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSenator
Seems to be the concensus so far, but what if I don't plan on an extreme drop. thinking in the 1.0-1.2 range just to cover some gap?
Still, drop it first. But if you want to be that conservative, springs might be better. But usually, by the time you add springs + shocks together, could have just got coils for a tiny bit more lol
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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get springs.. then if you wanna go lower, get the coils
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Definitely drop the car first.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
Still, drop it first. But if you want to be that conservative, springs might be better. But usually, by the time you add springs + shocks together, could have just got coils for a tiny bit more lol
TY. And yes its cost effective, plus I want the adjustability.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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+1 on drop first. take ur time when selecting the rims you want as there are many nice choices.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Drop first please...
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Drop first and coilover. Cause if you do spring then your unhappy with the out come. Then your out of luck. As with coil a few extra min to tweak and your happy.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Drop it first!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Drop then hunt for schmexy wheels!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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wheels ....
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