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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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hi,
so my question is that what happens if you get the F-sport lowering springs, but you dont purchase the Bilstein's shocks???? so u use the OEM shocks!
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1- can i even do that?
2- how would the drive be?
3- how much of the ride am i sacrefising?
4- is my car gonna even drop by an inch or not?
5- any body recommends doing such a thing?
6- do u know anybody who has done it?
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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1- Yes I'm pretty sure.
2- Drive should be pretty good since the springs is an oem type mod.
3- Not much. Should still be pretty smooth.
4- Yes
5- Get coils.
6- Yes I know alot.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:50 AM
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1. yes.
2. i don't know, but ask around.
3. see #2
4. yes, it will drop by an inch.
5. of course. lots of other 2is owners are running f-sport springs.
6. see #5

good luck.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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This is my present set up now just F-sport springs with OEM shocks.. I couldnt really notice any improvement in handling like everybody claims but that's "my" impression there could be an improvement i just didnt notice it

Dont forget to add the Tein spring silencers just in case you decide to install the f-sport springs
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by papaalex
This is my present set up now just F-sport springs with OEM shocks.. I couldnt really notice any improvement in handling like everybody claims but that's "my" impression there could be an improvement i just didnt notice it

Dont forget to add the Tein spring silencers just in case you decide to install the f-sport springs

How much is your drop??? i know you have a 250, so with the stock rims and tire, how much gap do u still hae between ur tire and fender?
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kargahi
How much is your drop??? i know you have a 250, so with the stock rims and tire, how much gap do u still hae between ur tire and fender?
2 fingers front, 1 finger back
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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i looked at your posts... u dont have any picture of ur car, i was wondering if you could a take a picture and post it, or if u want you can email me the picture... it would be madly appreciated
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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save some more and get coils .... I have F-Sport springs with the OEM shocks, the ride is still ok..But coils will even better and the look will be better too.
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Originally Posted by kargahi
i looked at your posts... u dont have any picture of ur car, i was wondering if you could a take a picture and post it, or if u want you can email me the picture... it would be madly appreciated
pmed you
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