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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 06:31 AM
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lowering pros/cons
thinking about dropping my car a bit with some lower springs, a few have siod not to, that it will wear my parts quicker. anyone share their experiences?
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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I have the Sportlines and love them.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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Stock height on my 87 IROC-Z is low enough. About 7" at the GFX
and lower for the Air Dam & Exhaust. But may be the RS's is set a little higher on stock springs.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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Your car will scrape all over the place...con

Your car will handle better...pro
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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i agree. handeling gets better *just dont forget the LCA relocation brackets*

but the con is.. speedbumps r now ur enemy!!
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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After the installation of the 3.5" catback on mine at stock height speed breakers are my enemy. If I lower it, it will be real bad.
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