lowered FRS advice

[encity5]

ordered on my first new set of wheels
Miro type 111s,
18x18.5in +35 offset square setup.
wrapped most likely in 235/40/18 sized tires

Planning to lower the car on springs at the same time when I have these installed. I'm debating how low I want to go and looking for anyone in the area for opinions / experience.

The eibach prokits brings me back slightly lower than stock with the 18in wheels. (about .5in lower)
I want to go with the eibach sportlines for a more noticeable drop.

My FRS sees brooklyn / city / staten island roads primarily. rocky shitty roads, constantly under construction highways, and many unexpected not ideal road conditions.

I just don't want to go too low and constantly rub antyhing or hit my bump stops. Want to make sure my springs have enough travel before my wheel rubs anything. hoping the eibach sportlines does this for me.

Anyone with any experience with a similar setup? am i just over thinking it? I don't think I've seen the setup in person so its harder to visualize in my head, so looking for advice from anyone that drives around NYC.

made a visual for myself to compare where my wheel would sit in both scenarios:


My bad if the topics been beaten to death, havent found anything.

[Ny Brz]

if you do the sportlines be sure to get some konis to go along with them. Especially for that neck of the neighborhood

[GT86drifter]

1-2in should be fine on 18s with 235 ur actually making it taller

[phloozy]

Originally Posted by encity5

ordered on my first new set of wheels
Miro type 111s,
18x18.5in +35 offset square setup.
wrapped most likely in 235/40/18 sized tires

Planning to lower the car on springs at the same time when I have these installed. I'm debating how low I want to go and looking for anyone in the area for opinions / experience.

The eibach prokits brings me back slightly lower than stock with the 18in wheels. (about .5in lower)
I want to go with the eibach sportlines for a more noticeable drop.

My FRS sees brooklyn / city / staten island roads primarily. rocky shitty roads, constantly under construction highways, and many unexpected not ideal road conditions.

I just don't want to go too low and constantly rub antyhing or hit my bump stops. Want to make sure my springs have enough travel before my wheel rubs anything. hoping the eibach sportlines does this for me.

Anyone with any experience with a similar setup? am i just over thinking it? I don't think I've seen the setup in person so its harder to visualize in my head, so looking for advice from anyone that drives around NYC.

My bad if the topics been beaten to death, havent found anything.

Go look at my build thread, I am on miro 111s and sportlines. I went with 8.5 front 9.5 rear and it is perfectly flush. The PA roads are as bad as NYC (lived in nyc for 6 years) so you will be fine on sportlines. All info is in my thread found in my sig.

[encity5]

Originally Posted by phloozy

Go look at my build thread, I am on miro 111s and sportlines. I went with 8.5 front 9.5 rear and it is perfectly flush. The PA roads are as bad as NYC (lived in nyc for 6 years) so you will be fine on sportlines. All info is in my thread found in my sig.

Originally Posted by phloozy

roughly 13" from the center to the fender. Less than 2 finger gap.

Front:



Rear:

Originally Posted by phloozy

Tires are 225/40 front and 255/35 rear

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Wow near perfect answer for myself from your build thread, slight variation with the tire sizes, ill be running 235/40 all around, so a slightly higher sidewall, but should be minimal.
Thanks man! Great looking ride you got there

[encity5]

Originally Posted by GT86drifter

1-2in should be fine on 18s with 235 ur actually making it taller

true, im just not a big fan of having such stretched tires. What size would you suggest?

[phloozy]

Originally Posted by encity5

Wow near perfect answer for myself from your build thread, slight variation with the tire sizes, ill be running 235/40 all around, so a slightly higher sidewall, but should be minimal.
Thanks man! Great looking ride you got there

ya you will be very happy with this setup

[GT86drifter]

Originally Posted by encity5

true, im just not a big fan of having such stretched tires. What size would you suggest?

225/40 on a 8.5 is a slight stretch 235/40 would be more square but taller if you want ideal size that doesn't affect your speedo go with 235/35

[p00mba]

can't wait to see the final results... i rub a little but doesnt bother me much ...

[AZP Installs]

You can't go wrong with Konis especially with the lifetime warranty on them combined with NYC streets...

Shoot us an e-mail and we can get you pricing etc.

-Mike Paisan


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[encity5]

Originally Posted by AZP Installs

You can't go wrong with Konis especially with the lifetime warranty on them combined with NYC streets...

Shoot us an e-mail and we can get you pricing etc.

-Mike Paisan

when the time comes i will. Already reached out to you guys to help me get the springs and everything installed.

I'm probably going to hold off on the konis until i know im satisfied with the sportlines and i know for sure i wont be going to coils.

... and also a lot of money to be spent at once. but its on my list!

[AZP Installs]

Originally Posted by encity5

when the time comes i will. Already reached out to you guys to help me get the springs and everything installed.

I'm probably going to hold off on the konis until i know im satisfied with the sportlines and i know for sure i wont be going to coils.

... and also a lot of money to be spent at once. but its on my list!

Yup yup, wear out the stockers first then upgrade to the konis Worst case you need to do the koni install earlier than expected.

-Mike Paisan


11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts.
Now we have an Online Catalog where you can purchase Parts! AZPParts.com
Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs
"Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!"