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ahsaw562 October-8th-2007 02:54 AM

lowering my P5
 
i want to lower my p5 but affraid that the rear is going to be lower than the front and i kind of dont want coilover and i just want a nice drop and pretty good ride. Any suggestion? also im willing to buy other suspension any sellers? thanks

J-Protege October-8th-2007 03:57 AM

There are spring sets made specifically for the P5, that account for it's heavy rear end and don't lower it as much.

Make sure you dont buy springs for the sedan, as they will really make the back end look too low.

JoshP5 October-8th-2007 11:17 AM

Here are some photos of my car with Tein HTech springs--a good compromise in performance, drop, and ride quality.

I might be selling them soon...

_Kansei_ October-8th-2007 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by ahsaw562 (Post 394084)
i want to lower my p5 but affraid that the rear is going to be lower than the front and i kind of dont want coilover and i just want a nice drop and pretty good ride. Any suggestion? also im willing to buy other suspension any sellers? thanks

Welcome to the site! here are pics of my car on Tein S-techs (and tokico HP struts but that doesn't matter)

oh and with tires that have a smaller diameter than stock tires... they are 205/40-17. If you had some 215/49-17 or 205/45-17 there'd be a decent bit less wheel gap.

http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1460517892&size=l
http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1460499606&size=l
http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1459629925&size=l
http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1459619257&size=l

it's a very even drop.. those pictures include a full tank of gas and an extra full size spare rim and tire, plus subwoofer (it's only 15-20 pounds.. infinity basslink).

ahsaw562 October-9th-2007 12:52 AM

(There are spring sets made specifically for the P5, that account for it's heavy rear end and don't lower it as much.)

what springs where u talking about n how much u think they go for? also what do u guys think about the H&R springs n tanabe or the progress?

ahsaw562 October-9th-2007 12:54 AM

oh and with tires that have a smaller diameter than stock tires... they are 205/40-17. If you had some 215/49-17 or 205/45-17 there'd be a decent bit less wheel gap.
it's a very even drop.. those pictures include a full tank of gas and an extra full size spare rim and tire, plus subwoofer (it's only 15-20 pounds.. infinity basslink).[/QUOTE]

how much did your set go for?

shad0wss October-11th-2007 12:11 AM

eibach prokit springs have great ride comfort too, just as comfortable as stock. I would say the drop is perfect, but i have a 10 in sub in the back. It doesnt look lower than the front. Dont really have much to say about the performance, it's definitely alot better, but i dont drive my car superhard either.

_Kansei_ October-11th-2007 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by ahsaw562 (Post 394220)
how much did your set go for?

The springs were around $194 I think.

correction: $182 - http://crossoverauto.com/p5suspension.htm


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