Finally some better pictures of my car now that it's lowered
 

I lowered my car last weekend with the help of a friend. It's sitting on Hotchkis springs, 17x8 TSW nurburgrings, 225/45/17 BFGoodrich KDW2's with 45mm offset and a 10mm spacer in the rear. ARP studs and open ended lugs.

The ride is very close to stock in terms of harshness but handling is improved. This is the perfect stance for 17" wheels in my opinion. Let me know what you think.

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Hotchkis-Springs-2-1 by herzeleid435, on Flickr

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Hotchkis-Springs-2-2 by herzeleid435, on Flickr

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Hotchkis-Springs-2-3 by herzeleid435, on Flickr

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Hotchkis-Springs-2-4 by herzeleid435, on Flickr

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Hotchkis-Springs-2-5 by herzeleid435, on Flickr

I think I'm going to do the same 1inch drop but with 18s. I like how yours sits though. I'm kind of afraid to go with swifts or the sportline kit because of the street where I work ~_~

Nice to see some sidewall meat on the tires for once. looks good man.

Looks good! I like Hotchkis suspension pieces, had their anti-roll bar set on my '98 Camaro track car...that with Koni shocks and dropping a few hundred lbs really made it handle great. Eventually I will go with ~1" drop springs, but will hold off until the full Koni Sports are made and it's time for the stock dampers to be replaced.

what did you do to your front grille? Hard to see in the picture.

Very nice,....like the wheel choice and the looks.

It's removed entirely. There appears to be modder's mesh over the radiator.

It's eerie how similar our cars are starting to be to one another. Little differences here and there, but I definitely can say you have the best taste. :thumbup:

I removed the grille entirely. I also made a plexiglass piece to cover the bumper bar.

I used some expanded steel to protect the AC condenser from rock strikes. It looks pretty aggressive and hopefully it continues to work.

nice .... yeah im sticking with 17" so i can have some beef on the tires as a daily driver you know them pesky pot holes:mad0259:

looks I have 215's on my 17x8 this makes me want to go buy tires today :( car looks excellent.