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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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search server is down, but i would like to know how much inches i can drop my car with ground control coilover sleeves, compare to skunk2 sleeves, i'm goin for the lowest drop (for looks) thanks.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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They both offer very similar height adjustment, and "looks" is a very poor reason to slam a car.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egb18c5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">search server is down, but i would like to know how much inches i can drop my car with ground control coilover sleeves, compare to skunk2 sleeves, i'm goin for the lowest drop (for looks) thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If the goal is to slam the car for looks, then just remove the spring completely. You'll be on the bump stops all the time anyway, might as well just start there.

Otherwise, I would recommend air bags. That way, you can have the car at a reasonable height to drive, and drop it to park it low.

If neither of those sound good to you, then I only have 1 final suggestion. Call ground control, and talk with them. You'll need to get stiffer springs the lower you intend to run, so they would be best qualified to help you choose the correct spring rate and shock for your desired height. You'll probably also want the GC top hats, to help keep the shocks in a more normal range of operation.

I'm only down 2.5" in the front and without a front lip, I still have to worry about setting the underside of the bumper on the ground on rain dips and such. I can't imagine trying to get around town any lower. Koni and GC here, 400/400 spring rates, almost too stiff for street use, 00 gsr.
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