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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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About to lower my 8 .....but

but i have a quick question.....the front springs are a 1.75 drop and the back is a 1.25 drop....how much of a drop is that really gonna. be? is it going to be real noticeable?..just want to make sure.....if anyone has their 8 dropped to these specifications or close to it could you give me ur opinion and post pics if you can..

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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if you want you can look at other people's drops here, just check the filters at the top and see if anyone else has the same setup as you to get an idea.

http://starshipvonbraun.com/rx8/Drop.aspx
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Should look good, and it will definitely be noticable.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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bigbacon.....thanks for the help but the link isnt working man
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Go out and measure it... 1.75" lower will lower the fenders 1.75 inches...

To answer your question. Yes it will lower it a lot. Most people with Tein S Techs are lowered 1.4" in the front and .7" in the rear.

It will be low.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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that would be a nice drop
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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i think it would be nice too... but i dont want to bottom out my 8 all the time and take the risk of doin damage to it.....opinions are appreciated
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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bottoming out depends on your driving style and your roads. if you're careful it won't happen often. if there are any sudden sharp driveways you 'have' to go up, then you'll have a problem.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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that's gonna be a noticeable drop.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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i was thinking about either getting the aero package or a shine kit(i just like it for sum reason)......would that big of a drop affect the kit parts.....i think it might just not sure...there arent many 8's around here and the ones that are here are driven by old people and chics who think the car is "cute".....no real rotary fans close(even though im still learning about the car)
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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i think its gonna be too low for me so it looks like im gonna have some Megan Springs for sale or trade.....
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Pmed ya. Mine are more $ than yours lol
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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That drop is too low. you will notice it bottomong out and the ride will be too stiff.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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Too stiff? thats what she said lol na stiff is determined by spring rate.
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