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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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I have a idea....I think it might work.

I want to get a Eibach Sportline lowering springs with Hotchkis sway bar set (front/rear), TRD strut set...I want to kinda keep the stock ride height, so I am thinking maybe 2 inch coil spacers for the coils all around...and a front strut tie down bar.
Also...stickier tires. Who has really good sticky tires and how much were they a tire...and what size? I have 17's, and I like them, so I want to keep the 17' size....also alot wider tires to handle the ground.

Anyone think this suspension setup will hold right to the ground?

Does anyone here have a setup that holds right to the ground?

Thanks guys.
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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So um... why would you buy lowering springs if you want to keep the same ride height? I realize they're usually stiffer than stock springs, but you might want to just go with some adjustable coilovers or something that would keep close to a stock ride height.
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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Because the springs are alotttttttt stiffer then the stock ones...I might keep her a littler bit lower...maybe drop it a inch total, so 1 inch spacers all around.
I need ground clearance where I live..too many rocks lol.
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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If you're thinking of maybe dropping it a little... I'd say go with the TRD (1.25" f/r) or H&R Sport (1.4"/1.3" f/r) springs and not bother with an spacers.

Ground clearance for rocks? Where the hell do you live?
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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Well like ack said....go with TRDs if you only want a 1 inch drop and don't bother with spacers because they just add extra weight and only for looks. Sways would be a great idea and stickier tires for sure. If you keep the stockies then I would suggest you go with 225. Front strut bar is only for looks....you don't really benefit from it.
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I just want to be able to go alot more faster on some corners around here...Also, I live in Vermont where there is a ton of sharp turns and rocky backroads, so I cant really drop her any just cuz of all the rocks/ditches lol.

EDIT: Also, I am not in it for the drop to make it look alot better, way more into it for performance because i want to be able to handle most corners around here going 110 then the usual 50-60. 110 is a exaggeration by the way, but you get my point and my reason for not really wanting to lose a couple of inches.
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Nitto is coming out with a new sticky tire. Stay tuned.

You might also consider trying Falken Azenis or Kumho Ecsta MX. They both have plenty of AutoX cred as well as even light track day duty.
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