how much should I lower brz ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DanBrz91 · 04-04-2016, 01:13 PM

going to be eventually getting tein flex coilovers and want yalls input on the point of no return for performance on car. after what point will the car still handling horrible when i lower it ? I was thinking anything passed 1 inch would just start effecting handling and ride

go_a_way1 · 04-04-2016, 01:18 PM

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Drop 1 inch and call it a day

(popcorn here)

venturaII · 04-04-2016, 01:22 PM

Lower than you should.

Jesse36m3 · 04-04-2016, 01:28 PM

Just max it out.

mav1178 · 04-04-2016, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanBrz91

going to be eventually getting tein flex coilovers and want yalls input on the point of no return for performance on car. after what point will the car still handling horrible when i lower it ? I was thinking anything passed 1 inch would just start effecting handling and ride

Depends on what you want to do and why you want to lower it.

Also, "handle" "pass" "affect"

-alex

8R6 · 04-04-2016, 01:45 PM

you should lower it until the front bumper can push a leaf on the ground

jvincent · 04-04-2016, 01:48 PM

I'm just going to put this link here for the OP.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67345

driftartist · 04-04-2016, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanBrz91

going to be eventually getting tein flex coilovers and want yalls input on the point of no return for performance on car. after what point will the car still handling horrible when i lower it ? I was thinking anything passed 1 inch would just start effecting handling and ride

trial and error is usually a great tactic. but for you ill recommend lower it till your bumper rips off while you drive

ajcarson11 · 04-04-2016, 02:08 PM

Anything past 1.4" drop will affect roll centre. 1-1.3" drop is probably the most appropriate if you feel the need to drop the car.

smg1138 · 04-04-2016, 02:25 PM

Anything lower than 30mm from stock height can negatively affect suspension geometry. That's the rule I've stuck by and it's worked pretty well. I couldn't see going any lower than that for daily driving anyway.

LOLS2K · 04-04-2016, 02:27 PM

Why lower it at all? Didn't the engineers get it right the first time?

go_a_way1 · 04-04-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Why lower it at all? Didn't the engineers get it right the first time?

LOLS2K · 04-04-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Dude, I just installed my 71Rs again(225/45/17) and they filled in the gap a little. I just saved myself a couple grand

go_a_way1 · 04-04-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Dude, I just installed my 71Rs again(225/45/17) and they filled in the gap a little. I just saved myself a couple grand

and you may have saved a small child's life

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