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Old 01-09-2009, 10:52 AM
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does anyone know how they ride??
cuz i was thinking of those after seeing someone with them in the picture thread.
and im not sure of how much the drop is on them. so if anyone can provide some info it would be swell.
Old 01-09-2009, 12:34 PM
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lowering springs topic has been discussed before, please search.
oh and skunk2 springs
drop about 1.5 - 2 inch drop.
Old 01-09-2009, 12:37 PM
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Default Re: skunk 2 lowering springs

i made a poll about eibach and tein but skunk 2 lowering springs has not been discussed as far as i know.
so im asking nicely for anyone to say how the ride quality is.
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not too stiff, love em though, wish the back would drop more but they look good.
pretty noisy though.
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oh ok.
well im settled on the eibach sportlines now.
noisy springs = instant no
Old 01-13-2009, 08:54 AM
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Default Re: skunk 2 lowering springs

Originally Posted by DropDeadJust
not too stiff, love em though, wish the back would drop more but they look good.
pretty noisy though.
Old 01-13-2009, 09:28 AM
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guy around me has them and his car looks dumped. when he drives it looks like the car bounces a lot. Never rode in it though so idk personally. sorry i dont kno more.
Old 01-13-2009, 04:13 PM
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its all good guys.
i already purchased the eibach sportlines.
i was gonna buy the camber kit from a member on here,
but i had an unfortunate event and not able to purchase them.
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let me know how you like the sportlines, i was wondering about the skunk 2's as well... but i want quality when it comes to ride quality, noise and not rubbin with 18s
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Default Re: skunk 2 lowering springs

Originally Posted by Greg50Lt
it looks like the car bounces a lot.
Most likely because the guy is way too cheap and riding on stock struts.
Old 01-13-2009, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kidnkorner
most likely because the guy is way too cheap and riding on stock struts.
exactly
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Originally Posted by i-VTEC_DOHC
oh ok.
well im settled on the eibach sportlines now.
noisy springs = instant no
LOL JUST FROM 1 OPINION ... USUALLY OTHER THINGS CAUSE NOISE LIKE BAD TRAILING ARM/LCA BUSHINGS.

i RODE IN A DC WITH SK2 SPRINGS AND IT DROVE VERY SMOOTH
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Default Re: skunk 2 lowering springs

You'll need to address the rear camber for sure.
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