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I know this question has been asked several times by other folks and I'll probably get yelled at for asking. Sorry!
I have recently installed a new set of tires, Yokohama AVS Sports. The fronts are running 275s and the rears with 315s. To fit the rear tires I also threw in a set of 17x11 SS wheels. My question is about lowering. I plan to us a set of Hotckis springs that I have sitting in my garage. What do I need to do get the most efficient and concise handling that I want from the car as a result of lowering, and without the tires rubbing against anything?
Can somebody guide me, or point me to where I could find detailed solutions on how to go about this? Cost is not an issue here, so I dont mind purchasing LCA brackets, panhard rods, etc. I just want the car to handle well, not like some crazy bouncing import, plus I live near some fun switchback roads. Thanks for your help folks!
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You will probably need to have the fenders rolled if you haven't already. You might want to look into progressive rate springs which are supposed to give good support, yet will not give a harsh ride. If you want then invest in some thicker pan-hard bars, control arms, PHR and STB. You many also want to look into Hal adjustable shocks which will give you the best of both handling worlds.
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quote:Originally posted by SS RRR: You will probably need to have the fenders rolled if you haven't already. You might want to look into progressive rate springs which are supposed to give good support, yet will not give a harsh ride. If you want then invest in some thicker pan-hard bars, control arms, PHR and STB. You many also want to look into Hal adjustable shocks which will give you the best of both handling worlds.
That is what i would do...
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DONT DO IT! You cant just add springs and be done with it. Your car will ride like a dump truck. If you really have to lower the car you have to reposition the A-Arms, shocks, extend the steering arm, and reposintion several components in you power steering system to truely gain any advantage. By simply adding lower springs you will reduce wheel travel, and add a sever bump steer problem. Your car will handle worse in a true road racing type evironment. Just add subfame connectors, and an adjustable pan hard. Bigger sway bars are optional. I actually removed my rear sway bar to increase wet corning. I would put my car up against any car with just lowered springs and I know I could out handle them. Before subs and ect.. I could take the S curve near my house marked a 40mph at only 91mph before getting some mild slide. Post mods I take the corner at 126mph. Posts: 9 | Registered: Jul 2001
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