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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Default ? ? ? What's a good drop for 17's ? ? ?

I don't wanna buy coilovers. But what will make for a nice lookin height for a '00 Si. How much drop (inches) ?
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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I would say 1.5 inches...

Some companies are Tein S-Tech, Comptech, Neuspeed or H&R Sports or Eibach Prokit
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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If you got 17s, your ride better be slammed, or your car will look like a 4x4.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:47 PM
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That's what i meant.... how much is slammed. 1-4 inches? WHAT ?
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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lower than 3 inches is slammed.


[Modified by slowDC2ricer, 12:49 AM 8/15/2002]
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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How much drop is good for 17's then?
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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i like my pro-kits and agx shocks, they were the perfect height with my old 17s with 40 series tires, however i like the drop i have now with my 16s with 45 series tires
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 08:23 PM
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2''
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 08:33 PM
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2.5"
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 11:20 PM
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get blow jax air cylinders and adjust ride height in blink of an eye, how ever you want it, have each wheel sitting on a different height if you like, too...umm...yeah, i mean it.. they're just about 70 lb more..
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 12:07 AM
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If y'all are saying that i need 2 or 2.5 would i be better off with the <U>Eibach Sportline</U> or <U>H&R Sport Set</U>?? Cuz the Prokit only gives 1.3 inches it says.

Or are those springs a lot bouncier / harder ?
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 12:18 AM
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did someone say good drop on 17s?

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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 05:02 AM
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I had on a 2000 SI w/ Ground control Coilovers (3" drop) stock shocks on 17" wheels.. SLam it!!
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:32 AM
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slizzzam that shizzzzzzle
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