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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Hey I am planning to get 18 " chrome RUFFINO Rims (any reviews/advice)
for my 2002 honda accord coupe.
However since the car will be raised cuz of the rims I wanna drop it. Im from Toronto Canada so it snows in the winter and dont wanna keep raising the car up n down.
How much of a drop does anyone recommend where i WONT need to keep raising/lowering and what should I get to drop it.

I was thinking about 1.5 inch drop. any sugggestions?
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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You're going to need to post the offset and width of the wheels......
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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I thinking this.. 18x7.5" 5x114.3 / 5x120 +38
RUFFINO WHEELS
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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If you can't drive a lowered vehicle in the winter, you just shouldn't drive period.

Anything up to 2" drop should be satisfactory and still give you ample clearance.

Come on, it's Toronto. The roads are nicely plowed and clean 90% of the time.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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What do people recommend
Eibach springs
or adjustable springs (coilovers)

or shocks as well with springs.
I'm thinking to drop it only a max of 1.5"
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Anyoneeeeee???????
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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i like Function Form coilovers or D2s. never been a fan of springs

not many people are going to be a fan of offbrand 18" wheels, FYI.
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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With coilovers do we need shocks as well.

I am not sure what to get at this point to lower it after getting 18" Chrome.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Any Advice?????
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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try Tein H-tech springs. they are a comfortable spring with a 1.7 inch drop all around and relatively inexpensive.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Before i drop the ride. Do you recommend purchasing any special shocks/struts after getting chrome rims installed @ 18" offset OEM is +46
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