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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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Have you lowered your 8?

How many have lowered their car, and by how much? What brand did you use and are you happy with the result?
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 05:42 AM
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Mine's lowered 1.0" all around with H&R springs.
I'm very happy with the results.

You can see my car here. (Skip to around the last page to see the photos.)

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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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I got mine lowered with Eibach springs and stock shocks. (around an inch drop). I wish it was stiffer. From what I have read, the H&Rs are stiffer.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8 JET
I got mine lowered with Eibach springs and stock shocks. (around an inch drop). I wish it was stiffer. From what I have read, the H&Rs are stiffer.
I originally ordered Eibachs but my supplier recommended the H&R since he recommended stiffer springs to go with the standard shocks.

The H&R's are still comfortable to live with, not bone-jarringly stiff, but also not limp wristed.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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I used the Tein S-Tech's and so far noticed a 3/4 in drop in the rear and a 1 1/4 drop in the from. Ride is stiffer but comfortable. Still riding on the stock shocks. I removed a 1" from the bump stops (all 4 corners). The handling is way improved and so is the look.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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man i really need to lower my car..
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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I use JICs and dropped 2" front and 1.75" rear. Looked real sweet but don't think about wider tires if you want to go that low. 245/40x18 (OEM wheels) rubbed on the front. OEM springs and shocks are back on for winter.
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 01:53 AM
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I used JICs also. Dropped 2.75" all around. Front is adjusted 5 clicks from hardest and rear is adjusted 7 clicks from hardest. Ride is a bit more stiff but not uncomfortable. Well for me it aint.
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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Racing Beat 1/2 inch. Handlllling is perfect.
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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hks all the way down!!! the dealership says they can barely get it on the lift- and another plus is I don't feel the lifting I did around 130 mph before
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