cmking26
03-06-2007, 05:44 PM
As you can see in my link in sig after getting my TT2's on the car it sits a little high (it did before but I notice it more now). What is the easiest and chepaest way to lower the rear about 1" and front no more than 1.5"? Im not too concerned on ride being better, the stock feel is fine with me.
gt_biker13
03-06-2007, 07:06 PM
Have you thought of lowering springs :confused: you do have a few choices for springs that only lower the car 1". Others might tell you to remove the rear spring isolator, but i tryed that and the difference is not noticable, get new springs if you want to see a difference.
cmking26
03-06-2007, 07:43 PM
So I just need a set of lowering springs that lower 1" in back and 1.5" in front then? Sounds simple enough.
2000GTP
03-06-2007, 09:13 PM
So I just need a set of lowering springs that lower 1" in back and 1.5" in front then? Sounds simple enough.
Thats all you gotta do.:)
Sam Strano
03-07-2007, 12:01 PM
It won't feel stock with lowering springs, they are shorter and stiffer..... And shocks are *spring dampers*, and the stock ones are pretty poor for the stock springs, let alone lowering springs. Not so simple unless literally looks is all you care about. Ride, control, stability, etc. will all suffer. And BTW, lowering changes geometry and at minimum you'll need an adjustable PHB too.
davidmullen73
03-08-2007, 05:23 PM
And BTW, lowering changes geometry and at minimum you'll need an adjustable PHB too.
Why the need for an adjustable phb on lowered cars?
Sam Strano
03-08-2007, 05:46 PM
Because you are moving the body side PHB mount down, but not the axle side, which puts the PHB on an angle--effectively shortening it which shifts the location of the axle relative to the body of the car.
Your axle will be pulled to the right of the car...
eagleknight97
03-08-2007, 08:32 PM
Slightly jacking the thread, but is it ok to drive the car for a while without an adjustable PHB if the car is lowered? Ill be slapping on an SLP suspension kit shortly and would like to wait to buy an adjustable PHB till summer, but if its necessary i can get it now i suppose.
Fast_Toys
03-09-2007, 04:27 PM
It will be safe to drive but is no longer optimized for handling or traction. In addition to Sam's suggestion of an adjustable PHR, you will also need LCA relocation brackets to properly restore or improve your traction on launches.