Correct way to go low?
08-09-2009, 10:14 AM
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Correct way to go low?
A while ago i cut my springs and was slammed but then recently upon getting an alignment supposedly my rack and pinion was rubbing against my frame? is there a way to fix that?
08-09-2009, 10:34 AM
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08-09-2009, 10:34 AM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
Proper lowering springs have higher tension rates than stock springs. If you just cut your stock springs, you're running lower tension on a lower car. The result is a bouncy ride, lots of bottoming out, and rubbing where you shouldn't be...especially if you slam it.
If you use lowering springs (coilovers or progressive), the tension is high enough to keep this from happening, resulting in a smoother, safer ride.
That said, if you slam the car too much (even on proper springs), you're probably going to rub something, so keep that in mind. Camber adjustments are a must...you may also have to roll your fenders depending on the offset of your wheels.
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If you use lowering springs (coilovers or progressive), the tension is high enough to keep this from happening, resulting in a smoother, safer ride.
That said, if you slam the car too much (even on proper springs), you're probably going to rub something, so keep that in mind. Camber adjustments are a must...you may also have to roll your fenders depending on the offset of your wheels.
fm
08-09-2009, 10:37 AM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
Proper lowering springs have higher tension rates than stock springs. If you just cut your stock springs, you're running lower tension on a lower car. The result is a bouncy ride, lots of bottoming out, and rubbing where you shouldn't be...especially if you slam it.
If you use lowering springs (coilovers or progressive), the tension is high enough to keep this from happening, resulting in a smoother, safer ride.
That said, if you slam the car too much (even on proper springs), you're probably going to rub something, so keep that in mind. Camber adjustments are a must...you may also have to roll your fenders depending on the offset of your wheels.
fm
If you use lowering springs (coilovers or progressive), the tension is high enough to keep this from happening, resulting in a smoother, safer ride.
That said, if you slam the car too much (even on proper springs), you're probably going to rub something, so keep that in mind. Camber adjustments are a must...you may also have to roll your fenders depending on the offset of your wheels.
fm
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08-09-2009, 10:55 AM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
Make sure to get lowering springs and aftermarket shocks.
Your stock shocks can't handle lowering springs so they will blow out sooner or later.
Then go get a 4 wheel alignment right away.
Camber kit is a waste of money.
Your stock shocks can't handle lowering springs so they will blow out sooner or later.
Then go get a 4 wheel alignment right away.
Camber kit is a waste of money.
08-09-2009, 04:50 PM
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08-09-2009, 08:54 PM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
proper suspension PIC's, GC/koni, with stiffer springrates since u like slammed and just like what ALL motot eg said not camber kits since that reduces suspension travel
08-10-2009, 08:27 AM
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08-10-2009, 10:05 AM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
oooooooooooooooh! no! not cutting! I have seen what happens when that goes wrong! you can pick up some shocks and lowering springs cheap second hand if you are really skint. or coliovers FTW!
08-10-2009, 12:51 PM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
+1 on the PIC's. Just installed some and they blow away all the other coilovers I've had. Cheaper then alot of others also. If you contact the vendor through the classifieds he does a GREAT deal on them. Plus the shock threads down into the mount so you can slam your car without losing any shock travel. teh secks!
08-10-2009, 01:30 PM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
6.7? and you havent blown your shocks yet? doesnt your shocks hit the strut tower? you must of busted all your strut towers already huh? lol...youre too cool bro...too cool. lol
08-10-2009, 01:48 PM
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Re: Correct way to go low?
+1 on the PIC's. Just installed some and they blow away all the other coilovers I've had. Cheaper then alot of others also. If you contact the vendor through the classifieds he does a GREAT deal on them. Plus the shock threads down into the mount so you can slam your car without losing any shock travel. teh secks!
08-10-2009, 01:52 PM
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OP function and form will get you pretty damn low and still ride good.
being slamed your gonna eat tires, cvs and other things.
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