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does everybodys car ride like crap with 2" drop and 18'

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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Sprint springs are probably the worst ones out there. Some Goldlines, Eibachs, or Spys would be a better chioce. IMO

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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by randode
Sprint springs are probably the worst ones out there. Some Goldlines, Eibachs, or Spys would be a better chioce. IMO

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I second that
Old Mar 9, 2004 | 05:46 AM
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Default Re: does everybodys car ride like crap with 2" drop and

Originally Posted by ONE HOT BOX
i have sprint 2" drop springs and 215/35/18's and the ride is pretty rough. i expected that of course, but i just wondered if everyone gets thet, or if i have extrodinarily rough riding springs??

Well. You are taking a tiny car with a short wheelbase that comes with a stiff suspension and rides pretty low.

Then you lower it 2" more and put gigantic wheels on it with about 1/100 of an inch of rubber between the road and your rims.

Hmmm.....

It depends on what your goal is here. If it's bling-bling and you must have the drop and the giant wheels then you will have to deal with the consequences of totally impractial modifications to your car.

If your goal is handling and performance, then you ought to consider something closer to a 1" drop or honestly just leave it alone. Either way, add a thicker rear sway bar, but leave the front sway alone. Try 16" or at the VERY most 17" wheels with 205 width ultra high performance tires.

That is a practical set up for good handling and control and it won't ruin the suspension geometry and make it ride like crap..
Old Mar 9, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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naw..... I think ill just stick with the bling bling route. i just wondered if everyone elses was the same, it doesnt bother me that much.
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