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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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i'd be worried more about the lower valances and the under carriage than the srpings...

what spring rates are they?

2" is a bit much, not much suspension travel left, but it will look pretty cool. IMHO, i would have waited to get a better brand name (i.e. Eibach, ST, H&R, etc...)
Old Mar 28, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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unlike u guys i have a323 hatch with sprint lowering springs 2" drop but it was way too high for me still It was about 2-2 1/2" gap from the fender to the tires ( ihave 195/50/15). So i cut the springs for about 1 coil. Now my car is sitting on 1" gap between the fender and the tires......about the ride. men......its like STOCK for real! not bouncy or anything like that. But i still want to lower it some more prolly 1" more cuz it looks a lil high for me (hehehe) i know i shoud've bought that ground controls but i was scared that maybe it'll be bouncy like the weapon R...
Old Apr 6, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX


2" is IMO too much on a BG chassis. 3" is too much, and anymore is just stupid. You're already cornering on your bumpstops.

And ALL springs are bouncy. What makes them not bounce are your struts.
ture ...the strut holds the rebound going on. about the bump stop ....when i had the civics we use to cut them .. thats what i did on the 323 strut cut the bumpstop but u have to leave some in there so u wont bust ur strut...about the ride im telling u bro its like stock!!! about 80% stock suspension feeling. and on the turns. I dont bounce aroud either. Plus my car is build for drag not autoxing.
Old Apr 6, 2003 | 11:38 AM
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i aint braggin but look how nice it is when its 3" drop and knowing that its not bouncy as hell like the coilovers... o yeah about ground controls they're all the same coilovers ur just buying the name. thats y its so expensive.
Old Apr 8, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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Do have any before pics cause that looks like a 1" drop
Old Apr 9, 2003 | 12:49 AM
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u should'a seen it before when i installed the 2" drop sprint springs it was like 3" gap from the fender well to the tire....compare to civics and newer cars 3" drop u can hella tell i was kinda disappointed when i saw the car sitting high after cutting 1" off of the 2" drop spring.
Old Apr 9, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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I see what you mean now its making me worried cause I bought springs that have a 2" drop and everybody was telling me that it was more than enough so I guess ill see.
Old Apr 9, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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ya looks like a 1-1.5" drop at most, a 3" drop would have more fender tuck for sure.

my car below, has a 1.25" drop.
Old Apr 9, 2003 | 10:25 PM
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have u guys seen dru's 323??? of course u did. If u haven't go to search type dru's 323.......his car is 4" drop and as u can see the clearance between the fender well and the tire its touching almost. mine is about 1" gap......i would like my tires almost tucked in but i dont want it bouncy i'll just stick with what i have .......hey i was just sharing my experience on how i lowered my car and how I had to waste 2 sets of springs just to find the comfortable ride.
Old Apr 9, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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o yeah b4 i forget i m rolling on 15"x6.5 with 195/50/15's kuhmo ecsta. ..im not rolling on 16x7. unlike urs...
Old Apr 11, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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i'm not arguing dude, just pointing out it looked less than a 3" drop.

in those pics i have 15" wheels w/205/50.

i guess the 323 must go lower than the Pro. but your gonna run out of suspension travel awfull fast and thats where it gets bouncy, as you'll be riding on the bump stops.
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