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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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when buying lowering springs what a good drop
because i have coilovers and im going through tires so fast 2 pair in under 6 months
so i want to do lowerings springs and i want a nice drop but not to much to the point were im going through tires like a bitch so
im wondering if a 2 inch drop would still be safe still its for a 93 hatchback
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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If ride height is your only problem, why not just raise the coilovers?

did you ever get an alignment after you put on your coilovers?

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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no i didnt get aliment after but i had it drop like hard core like to the max and i went through so many tires and not to much a fan of the very stiff springs
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by streetcartuner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when buying lowering springs what a good drop
because i have coilovers and im going through tires so fast 2 pair in under 6 months
so i want to do lowerings springs and i want a nice drop but not to much to the point were im going through tires like a bitch so
im wondering if a 2 inch drop would still be safe still its for a 93 hatchback</TD></TR></TABLE>
get a camber kit it will save your tires and give you the ride that your looking for
i have skunk 2 camber kit, drop zone coilovers, kyb gas shocks
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by streetcartuner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no i didnt get aliment after but i had it drop like hard core like to the max and i went through so many tires and not to much a fan of the very stiff springs
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Well then GET THE CAR ALIGNED. When you drop a car even 2 inch's it changes the toe and the camber settings. The toe setting being off will really eat your tires then add in the camber being out of whack also and you will be going through tires like you have been.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Camber won't make that big of a deal. You need to get it aligned and tell them to zero the toe.

You'd have to be dropped like 4" for camber to make a big difference in tire wear.

it's your toe maing.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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changing from coilovers to springs wont make a difference in ur tire wear
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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camber kit and your set. also you should prob raise it
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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TOE TOE TOE TOE

get an alignment and you should be set, the toe is what eats your tires, camber has little effect, if you need more help, head to the suspension forum and look for Tyson or someone else
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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ya but im wondering if 2 "s will be good drop with out getting camber or toe
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by streetcartuner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ya but im wondering if 2 "s will be good drop with out getting camber or toe </TD></TR></TABLE>

Even with a 2.5" drop camber won't effect tire wear.

Lowering your car AT ALL can expletive up your toe. Having a tire leaning sideways is a lot better than tires like this \ /
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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