I am finally sorta satisfied with my daily ride height...I just installed my BC Racing extreme drop kit. My setup is consist of a shortened casing and 18k/16k Swift racing springs. I had the ride comfort all the way at the stiffest settings also. Maybe I am just used to a stiff setup but I even think the 18/16 combo is too soft lol. As you all know I drive my car daily. I go to the midwest/east coast and the southern states fairly often and I can tell you that it is pretty comfortable. I do hear my 5zigen Fireball exhaust piping scrape every few seconds but its ok, I dont hear it as much since the piping is now flathaha. I am very satisfied with this setup. It has more potential to go loweeeerrr but for a daily I dont suggest you do it lol. Due to the stiff springs I haven't heard my control arms hit the upper strut mount area lol. Tire wear is obviously expected but you have to pay to play you know...I will be driving it at this height through Chicago and east coast winters. I was maybe an inch higher before driving it during the winter. Here are some pictures just to show the new ride height. Sorry about the messed up front bumper and dirty car...I just drove from DC to Chicago 2x within 2 weeks lol...enjoy!
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09-02-2011, 01:35 PM #1Bronze Member
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New Daily Driven Ride Height! YAY!
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09-02-2011, 01:41 PM #2Gold Member
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looks dope. The exhaust scraping would definitely get to me.
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09-02-2011, 02:18 PM #3Most hated - DIVA...!
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DOOOOOOOPEE!!!!!!
Exhuast scraping buggs me but at the same time you end up liking it cause you know your that low.
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09-02-2011, 01:48 PM #4Platinum Member
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nice man im on 20/18 extreme drop bc's and i too feel i shoulda went a tad stiffer! shit really doesnt move tho hahaha
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09-02-2011, 01:50 PM #5Bronze Member
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haha I was thinking of telling Agi to upgrade my springs to 20/18..I still might do it! lol...
yeah the exhaust scraping got to me in the beginning and then I just got used to it...its all flat now i dont even hear it haha!
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09-02-2011, 04:57 PM #6Platinum Member
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haha that IS a big ass fuckin exhaust tho!
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09-02-2011, 05:32 PM #7Bronze Member
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looks good. id go alittle bit lower in the front but thats just me... makes me miss my gs =(
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09-02-2011, 07:45 PM #8VSC Super Moderator
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Shits dope, and especially 'coz it's static and daily d
If I recall the bottom structure of the 2nd gen right, you should easily gain a inch clearance with your exhaust if you'd mod a bit of your bumper and exhaust hangers... Originally Posted by speedaddict
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09-02-2011, 09:57 PM #9Silver Member
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Very nice my friend
Gotta respect owners who get every dollars worh out of their VIP rides and daily them...
I know how tuff it is but breaking necks on a daily basis is priceless haha
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09-02-2011, 10:00 PM #10bippu cowboy
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09-03-2011, 03:59 PM #11Gold Member
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good ride height. dont be scared when your arms hit
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09-03-2011, 04:37 PM #12Bronze Member
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Nicely done fam, Damn i want to dip my front but im already rubbing and im on a 20x8.5 +22.. They dont make a 215/35 in 20s. Well they do but i aint paying that much for just 2 tires ima go threw in 3 -4 months.
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09-03-2011, 04:58 PM #13Silver Member
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Looking Good Martin...
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09-03-2011, 05:02 PM #14Bronze Member
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thanks guys...i just came back from chicago and the rear tires where on the wire...so I woke up this morning and its a flat now hahaha....I cant order my tires cuz the place I order from is closed already...$95 for achilles 235/35! haha...
sidenote: How will getting RCA's help me? right now its just basically lowered...I was thinking of getting the RCA's..I heard I can go lower with them?...and they help the comfort of the ride...not really sure though..
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09-03-2011, 07:39 PM #15Gold Member
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height looks dope martin
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09-03-2011, 07:57 PM #16bippu cowboy
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how long did those tires last? are you hitting the uca's now?
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09-04-2011, 09:51 AM #17Gold Member
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Car looks dope dude...
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09-04-2011, 10:21 AM #18Platinum Member
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great ride height !
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09-04-2011, 10:52 AM #19VSC Vendor
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Nice car the color is dope
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09-04-2011, 12:27 PM #20Bronze Member
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Hm they lasted about 8 months and thats driving to chicago at least twice ans driving to michigan and also pa..and yes i am hitting upper control arms now
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