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Old 10-23-2002, 12:39 PM
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i am dropping my eg, right now it has the cx wheel's on it, what is a good drop? i will eventually put 15 inch rotas on it. what is the cheapest way to drop it, and if you could point me in the right direction i would be greatful.
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Cheapest way would be springs of course. I think a 2-2.25" drop is pretty good. I had a 1.8" drop on H&R and I thought they were not enough. Good luck.
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Default Re: dropping my car, need some help. (josups)

If you want adjustability go with full coilovers or coilover sleeves. Figure out the spring rates you want too.
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I dunno the best way or most efficient, but i'll just state what I have.

H&R Sports w/ KYB AGXs

H&Rs = ~$140
KYBs = ~$300

I love this setup, for now atleast till I become rich and afford some Teins. I did installation myself and that mod was probably the best one i've ever done.

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Default Re: dropping my car, need some help. (Eddie HatchBlack)

the cheapest way is probably buy spring from a junkyard, but you wouldnt know what those springs went through...u can also try ebay...and as posted before, h&r springs are pretty nice..i have progress springs and they feel somewhat stock, and not so bouncy.2'1/2 drop
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any more ideas. or suggestion's on cheap spring's?
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Default Re: dropping my car, need some help. (josups)

since you are on a budget i assume, just get some h&r springs or eibach. Those are the best springs for the price, dont get any no name brand spring or your car will ride like ****. And a nice drop would be around 2 inches.


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Default Re: dropping my car, need some help. (gambit33)

you should wait till your budget is a lil bigger....i wouldnt recommend dropping a car with stock shocks they will eventually blow
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Default Re: dropping my car, need some help. (DesiEg)

i can help you drop it off a cliff ...oh wait ..lower ..uhh ..coils are adjustable, springs are softer.
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i can help you drop it off a cliff ...oh wait ..lower ..uhh ..coils are adjustable, springs are softer.
okay...i need help lowering it, will i have to get an alignment when i "lower" it??
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Default Re: dropping my car, need some help. (josups)

any time you do stuff to the suspension you sould allign it
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thought so, just wasn't sure. i have never messed with suspension on a car. mainly engine and body work, so that is why these question's are arising.
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