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abling2 05-19-2013 07:31 AM

which lowering springs should I get?
 
Im planning to buy wheels and tires specs are 18x9.5 +38offset with 255/35/18 tires. what lowering springs(brand and model) would be safe for me to run on without having to roll fenders and zero rubbing issues? thanks :)

Pitman 05-19-2013 04:29 PM

I have Rota Grid 18 X 8.5 ET44 Fronts & Roto Grid 18 X 9.5 ET38 Rears with Goodyear F1 Asym. 2 225/40 front, 245/35 rear. With Eibach Sportline lowered spring kit fitted, there is no rubbing problem at all

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CodyFRS 05-19-2013 04:56 PM

I have Eibach Pro Kit 1" Drop. Only cost around $240. Love'm

wparsons 05-20-2013 10:35 AM

Will a 9.5" +38 wheel even clear the stock spring seat, or do you need coilovers for that size/fitment?

abling2 05-21-2013 12:25 AM

thanks folk any other suggestions? anyone else running 255/35/18 tires, 18x9.5 +38 offset wheels, with just a lowering springs mod in their cars? thanks :)

BRZPDX 05-21-2013 01:14 AM

I have a 18x9 +35 in the rear with Eibach Sportlines, and have zero issues even at Auto-X hard cornering. You will get a "natural" camber of about 2 degrees if you lower your car so should be fine. I would get an alignment right after since I've seen some wacky rear camber issues after lowering the car. Pray to God you won't be so off that you won't need a LCA.

f0rge 05-21-2013 01:36 PM

18x8.5 +38 front and 18x9.5 +38 rear with 225/40/18 & 245/35/18 on eibach sportlines, no rubbing issues. also have SPC lower control arms.

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SeeSharkySwim 05-21-2013 01:57 PM

Im currently using swift lowering springs as recommended by a friend, but only as I wait for my ast suspensions to come in. I was a bit hesitant on running lowering springs at first but was quite surprised on how well the car performs at the track considering how civil they ride on the street.

wparsons 05-21-2013 05:22 PM

Should've clarified, I meant the front spring seat on stock struts (or OEM style replacement, non coilovers).

Draco-REX 05-21-2013 09:06 PM

RCE Yellows.

ATL BRZ 05-22-2013 02:26 PM

+1 for RCE Yellows

and RCE sways!

kidgogeta 05-22-2013 03:27 PM

+1 for swift springs


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