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7thgear · 03-26-2012, 12:35 PM

so what are the rates?

and since you guys took the OEM springs out, do you know what the OEM rates are?

how much OEM shock travel is tehre, how much shock travel will there be with your kit

Crashoverride · 03-26-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by S2kphile

Here you go:

How's the suspension travel and geometry? I don't like tires to rub the inner fender wells when I drive hard or have passengers/weight in there; also, I prefer coilover or spring+shocks combo setups. Springs on stock shocks; bad idea, IMO.

The cool thing is the the inner fenders are already pre=rolled, this has been verified in the BRZ and FR-S so rubbing will not be an issue

Sasquachulator · 03-26-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by S2kphile

Here you go:

How's the suspension travel and geometry? I don't like tires to rub the inner fender wells when I drive hard or have passengers/weight in there; also, I prefer coilover or spring+shocks combo setups. Springs on stock shocks; bad idea, IMO.

Ive had springs on stock shocks for a good 3-4 years now on my car lol without issue

And its a far more aggressive drop (~2 inches) since the wheel gap in the corolla is ridiculously huge.

Dave-ROR · 03-26-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Crashoverride

The cool thing is the the inner fenders are already pre=rolled, this has been verified in the BRZ and FR-S so rubbing will not be an issue

Yep front fenders are rolled up

Calum · 03-26-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 7thgear

so what are the rates?

and since you guys took the OEM springs out, do you know what the OEM rates are?

how much OEM shock travel is tehre, how much shock travel will there be with your kit

This. Please.

carbonBLUE · 03-27-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Can we get some shots from different angles? I'd like to get a better sense of the stance now lowered.

ill post some stuff for them

Fortunate Few · 03-27-2012, 02:10 AM

i must be looking at the wrong pictures.. that thing needs to drop another 3 inches at least.

igorot · 03-27-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fortunate Few

i must be looking at the wrong pictures.. that thing needs to drop another 3 inches at least.

agreed, but everyone here is a professional racer and need lightweight wheels and functional everything

the drop isnt bad at all, but too conservative for my taste. cant wait for their coils.

carbonBLUE · 03-27-2012, 02:23 AM

the drop is a livable performance upgrade

Nardi330 · 03-27-2012, 02:24 AM

lol @ 3 inches at least.

i'd think ride height will drop a little more once the springs are settled. looks pretty good to me. just need wider/better offset wheels.

serialk11r · 03-27-2012, 02:45 AM

I think 16" wheels would look right at home with that gap. As it stands, the rubber still looks like it's too thin compared to the gap with those 17"s. Fatter rubber will make it look more natural.

The new springs look a bit thicker than the stock ones...wonder how the spring rates compare.

7thgear · 03-27-2012, 08:24 AM

Rust on the muffler already, am disappoint.

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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

ill post some stuff for them

Draco-REX · 03-27-2012, 08:36 AM

Well, the car was likely driven through the winter. And besides.. How long are you planning to keep the stock exhaust?

The size difference between the stock and STI rear sways is crazy. A STI bar will be inexpensive, but will likely be really overkill without a matching front.

I love that RCE's camber plates fit! Those are beautiful pieces. I may have to pick up a set to compensate for the lowering. I'm not a fan of aftermarket camber bolts.

7thgear · 03-27-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Well, the car was likely driven through the winter. And besides.. How long are you planning to keep the stock exhaust?

for a long time?

there are plenty of things that i'm going to spent my cash on before i even start touching the power on this car.

03-26-2012, 12:35 PM	#43
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