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Old 05-16-11, 02:22 AM
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Been reading lately about AWDs that are slammed and having their cv boots leaking. Will this be a problem indefinitely or is there something to do to prevent this? Just bought coils for my AWD and I want to ride pretty low (0 finger gap all around)

something like this (ccm03s car)
Old 05-16-11, 12:48 PM
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anyone? at all
Old 05-16-11, 03:13 PM
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I wouldn't say that's slammed, just lowered.
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well from wat i experinced
i had my cv boot ripped open when i was 23inchs ground to fender
so yea i would not risk it
i went back to 25inchs and the ride is amazing and comfy
and it looks good jus need the right wheels and lip kit pretty much
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With the awd I had before I went 25.5 on 19s no issue. No cv leak or vibrations. Even the guy I sold the coilover too hasn't complained about any issue.
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i want to ride as low aas the picture, anyone had problems riding 24 inches from fender?
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i have vibrations at 24.5. I think the boot is ok though.
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yea u can push it to 24.5 best bet 24 is too low also
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if u wanna ride so low ... get air lol
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i was currently at 23.5 on my GS before i went back to 25 (for winter purposes) however i am working on a solution that will push the axles back in place and not stretch the boot so you can ride as low as you please.
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^^i pray you find a solution
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ive been working on it for like a year. i think what i have now is a pretty good solution.
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do share plz
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How do you guys measure it? From the fender to the bottom of the tire? It's my first time lowering a car with coils and I currently have 1 finger gap in the front and the back is a little bit lower. Does the CV boot leak only applies for AWD IS? I have a RWD. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
ive been working on it for like a year. i think what i have now is a pretty good solution.
any updates?


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