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what is the lowest i can drop my car with shock/spring setup?

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Old May 12, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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what is the lowest i can drop my car with shock/spring setup?

What is the lowest i can drop my car 03 wrx with a shock/spring setup.

which would i need? and how much would it cost?
Old May 12, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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and this is insted of coilovers, since i assume the shocks/springs would cost less
Old May 12, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Are you asking how low is possible or how low is advisable? You can get about 2.5" if you're really looking for bling, but anything more than 30 mm (1.2") will screw up your ride, handling, alignment, and wear stuff out. Eibach and Prodrive, two of the most respected companies involved with Subarus, offer 25mm lowering springs for best handling characteristics (although the Eibach Sportlines give you more drop, they will ask you if you race or autocross before recommending them. Pro Kit is better for your car.). I'm about to install the Prodrive Bilstein World Rally Sport setup, I'll post before and after pics when I do.
Old May 12, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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i thought u could drop it 2'' without making hadling worse?
Old May 12, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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With coilovers and fully adjustable camber, yes you can, but the ride sucks *****. At 1" or so you can still have good handling and good ride. More than that and you can't have both.
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oh ok thnx for clearing that up
Old May 12, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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hey do you have pics of your car.. or someones car with the sportlines?
Old May 13, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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Originally posted by jpsimon
hey do you have pics of your car.. or someones car with the sportlines?
Check the gallery, I think there is one or two there.
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