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1.5" or 2" drop w/ 15" wheels ? Pros/Cons ??

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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Default 1.5" or 2" drop w/ 15" wheels ? Pros/Cons ??

The title says it all.

I'm leaning towards the 1.5" drop .... but I'm sure the 2" drop would look a little sicker. Does anyone have some good pros/cons of going either route ? I'm wanting to keep the same size wheel(considering I dont want to jimmy-rig with the engine at all).

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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Smaller wheels look better with a 2" drop...

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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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I just dropped my stock xA 2" with Goldlines. I'm pretty set on staying with the stock wheels or at least the stock wheel size. I agree with The Don, 2" looks really nice on the small wheels.

And there's really no tradeoff I think to go the full 2" . . . are you looking at NF210 vs DF210s? Concerned about ride quality? The Goldlines aren't harsh or bouncy at all . . . and this coming from a guy who made his wife get an Accord instead of a 325i because the BMW rode too rough.

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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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mine is dropped 2 inches...most of the time it is just fine...
but I cannot get in my driveway without scrapping the front end...and it is really bad in the snow
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I've got the TRDs which are harsh riding, but I think it looks ok with 15". Check my profile also.

Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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I recommend going with the 2" Drop. I have Eibach Sportlines and Love'em. wouldn't use any other spring. The ride is great, you won't be disappointed.

Here is a couple pictures of my box on Stock 15"s before my 18's went on....



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