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DB7 dumped on 17x7.5s how can I do it?

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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Default DB7 dumped on 17x7.5s how can I do it?

about to purchase some springs for my teg and right now I'M running 17x7.5 rays gram light 57c's. well before I buy the springs I need to know how low can I go and still be drivable like be able to turn and not rub real bad, lol. this is my first db7 and I'm not familiar on how much i can go on that size wheel also the tires are 205/45. just want to make sure on what to get before I order. thanks in advance.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Default Re: DB7 dumped on 17x7.5s how can I do it? (egfanatic)

If DB7 means 3rd Gen Integra sedan (I'm not sure there), then you already have the wrong sized tires, and that will limit lowering and increasing the chances of rubbing.

Go buy tires in the correct size, and assuming your wheels are the correct offset, you can dump the car to the point of dragging on the ground, and still not have rubbing issues.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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my mistake, they are 205/40/17s
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Default Re: DB7 dumped on 17x7.5s how can I do it? (egfanatic)

No off-the-shelf lowering springs are going to have enough rate for their ride height to keep you from rubbing. You should probably look into coilovers with at least 8kg-mm front/6kg-mm rear rates. It's going to be stiff and bumpy.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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any suggestions on brands? i just want to be as low as i can go and not get beat to death by ever bump in the road.
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