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Old May 9, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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Default What suspension to get real low??

hi, what suspension setup's do u ppl use to get your cars real low. Ive sen pics of omni'/ d2's and so on but nothing that really tucks tyres. I was thinking of getting the new skunk2's but i just wanted some opinions before i took any steps,would appreciate some pics of how low your going with your setup
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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Default Re: What suspension to get real low?? (f1 vtec)

<dripping sarcasm>I think you should just heat up your springs until they are at the desired height. </dripping sarcasm>
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Old May 9, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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i have skunk2 coilovers with tokico blues and i give them two


i need something way better


but skunk2 camber kit i give two
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Old May 9, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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air ride??? should give you adequate drop
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Old May 9, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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i like H&R springs. they are pretty good.
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Old May 9, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I run omnipower streets. I have my tires tucked with no bottoming out of the shock because the springs are stiff enough to hold the car up
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Old May 9, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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i think with the pictures you see people arnt slamming thier cars
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Old May 9, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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I'm using the H&R Ultra Low coilovers on my Crx... 3"-5" drop !
I dont know any other full coilover that goes that low...

http://www.hrsprings.com

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Old May 10, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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hmm interesting what are the spring rates on your H&Rs?

-anyone with pics of their cars slammed, and info on their setup
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Old May 10, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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dood..try the appearance forum...there is an ongoing thread called "if you're slammed post your pics"
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Old May 11, 2005 | 04:27 AM
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whats the point? a lower car does NOT mean better handling. it means u are going to put more pressure on your wheel bearings and bottom out your shocks.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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Default Re: What suspension to get real low?? (eMpAtHy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eMpAtHy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats the point? a lower car does NOT mean better handling. it means u are going to put more pressure on your wheel bearings and bottom out your shocks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
maybe he likes the look of it, and that's all he's worried about

i like how my car sits, it has about a cm of wheel gap

but for the guy posting, i suggest ground control coilovers with tokico illumina's or agx's. but i'm also biased as i have that(the illuminas) and love it
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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You are looking for an air suspension. You can then scrape whenever you want and still have decent ride height at other times. Of course you do give up any concept of handling, but you're all about the bling so WTF
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 02:51 AM
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o.k finally i decided to test the skunk2 full coilovers pro s, and the results were . the ride is very good and ive got a about 1 inch of groove still left and the its tucking all round
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