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Old 12-11-2012, 05:11 PM   #1
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Tire to strut clearance question

Its known that aftermarket coilovers can give more tire to strut clearance, but which aftermarket coilovers can give the most clearance ?
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The extra clearance comes from the narrower diameter spring/perch, so the coilovers with the smallest diameter springs will have the most clearance.

This is a pretty terrible way to decide on suspension though.
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all coilovers i have seen use the same diameter spring
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