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Old 08-04-2008, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by phatnblazinrida
time to drop it
So are the df210s the way to go? That seems to be the voice of the people.
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Originally Posted by phatnblazinrida
time to drop it
So are the df210s the way to go? That seems to be the voice of the people.
There is a bunch of stuff to consider.
1. Are the roads you drive daily, decent?
2. Any steep approaches or departures where you normally drive that you might scrape?
3. Any regular heavy passengers out back?
These are some of the things to consider when dropping more than 1.5"s. I went 1.5 the first time and wasn't comfortable so went back to stock height for a bit then decided to go the H Tech route at just over an inch. Now I'm dropped enough to tell a difference but dont have any of the hassles of the old Hotckis 1.6" + drop. Yes they do sag over time.
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would look better with a nice drop but good none the less
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Old 08-16-2008, 04:21 PM
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There is a bunch of stuff to consider.
1. Are the roads you drive daily, decent?
2. Any steep approaches or departures where you normally drive that you might scrape?
3. Any regular heavy passengers out back?
These are some of the things to consider when dropping more than 1.5"s. I went 1.5 the first time and wasn't comfortable so went back to stock height for a bit then decided to go the H Tech route at just over an inch. Now I'm dropped enough to tell a difference but dont have any of the hassles of the old Hotckis 1.6" + drop. Yes they do sag over time.[/quote]

1- Pretty decent, but I do drive over 100 miles a day, and there are plenty of potholes on the way.
2 - Only at the ex wife's house, and I only go there maybe 4-5 times a month, to exchange the kids.
3 - Only my oldest son. He's 13 and weighs 157. Other one's 5 and 50lbs soaking wet.
I'm also playing with the idea of a Kenstyle lip kit. That would make it appear lower anyways, wouldn't it?

Thanks so much for the input, everyone. And props to you, bB2NER, for the repair manual. I already checked it out a couple of times. Sure to be more in the future.
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Old 08-16-2008, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Murbyrne
I was thinking about those rims when I was looking to buy. They look nice on an RS1, but you need a drop!


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So I figure if I just hide a sub and amp, maybe they'll leave it alone.
if you want a hidden sub, check this out

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-JoPJpWV...px?i=142SCXB04


I have one and its pretty nice, and if the bass doesnt satisfy you, you can switch the spearker out pretty easily


ED has a hidden sub enclosure also for the xb it fits right under either of the front seats. that way you wont lose storage space in that cubby
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Originally Posted by HotLavaDestiny
These are some of the things to consider when dropping more than 1.5"s. I went 1.5 the first time and wasn't comfortable so went back to stock height for a bit then decided to go the H Tech route at just over an inch. Now I'm dropped enough to tell a difference but dont have any of the hassles of the old Hotckis 1.6" + drop. Yes they do sag over time.
WOW, you did almost the same exact thing I did with springs. It's kinda funny how we both ended up at the H Techs but I love em!
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Hey Eddie, after waxing my wife's BOP xB, I had a light grey film on the rear applique that wouldn't come off after scrubbing either. I used Meguiar's Tire Shine on it and after about three applications, it looked like new. Might be worth a try. Nice looking Lava Box.
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Old 08-18-2008, 08:40 PM
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Thanks for the advice everyone.... and the props. And as far as the bumper.... it's a wonder what a little baby oil and an old toothbrush can do. Looks like new. And without spending $$ on it. And I just may go with the subs under the seats. I've got someone else that has me almost talked into it.
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go Tenabe df210's with Monroe's best on a budget,,,best ride and best drop in without coil overs
Oznium for the orange led's
Elemental Designs make a nice under seat box..
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