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I just installed some Enkei 18X8.5's with 225's for now, which has very close outer diameter compared to stock. A little lighter though.
So it's all good except that the wheel gap is very noticeable, especially with the low profile tire.
I really want some coilovers but all my money is going into a V8 RX7 project I have. (For those who remember my plan to put an LS1 in the SVX, I decided to first do one to an RX7 and do the SVX next year)
I've been looking to find some for the SVX but failed, so is there any other car's that is compatible or do I need to get one custom made?
What I want out of it is about 2" lower in the back and about 3" on the front, but anywhere close to those will be fine. I also need it to be very stiff as I don't really care much for comfort as I haven't been spoiled with it over the past.
Thank you guys in advance.

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v8 swap has already been done ;)

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I know...He had a carbed one though, and he's either done or in the process of swaping that for a whatever's-in-the-300zx.
Someone else was doing a full corvette swap with the transaxle and everything but pretty sure it'll take him a while.
Regardless, how can I go lower? For cheap...
Edit: Lower AND STIFFER

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AMR and Ceika are two options. $1500 and $800, respectively. There's Aragosta, too, but they're about $3500.

Some folks have retrofit coilovers from 05-07 STi onto our cars. Takes some work, but isn't horribly difficult.

Search the boards. The information is not hard to find.

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Here's a good thread on the 05-07 STI coilovers. This opens up a lot of options as there are many aftermarket coilovers made for STIs.

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Don't cut them I tried that few weeks ago. It looked good but creaked and pulled to the left a lot due to the cut springs. What I'm going to do it is buy spring clamps then weld the coil together that is touching. It will lower it 1.5-2"

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If you want cheap, low, and stiff, go buy raceland's 05-07 STi coils. 450lbs/in front and 280lbs/in rear. From what you've told us, you're more than capable of doing it yourself :) $500 and some elbow grease. Go read my thread and let me know if you need any help :)

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I already knew about the STI ones, did my research. Even found some used ones, one being Stance branded, for 600 but I prefer to go the lowering spring route first. $2-300 and the same result for my intended function.
I don't really drive it hard enough to need the adjustable dampening nor the preload and all of that. I don't really drive the SVX hard enough...that's my RX7's job with its awesome Megan Coils.
Just need a bit low and as stiff as possible.

So I guess that's a no on other compatible cars? Anyone know of a place that custom make them?

Regadring the cutting, no, never. It'll be lower but so soft it will rub constantly.

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The only lowering springs (that I know of existing) are Dayles at Planetsvx.com, but they have a very similar spring rate to stock, so you won't be getting a stiff ride.

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Thanks. Then I might do the coilovers you recommended. Or some other, depending on what I find for cheap.

Also, can I ask how much camber you're getting? How much lower? Have camber plates?

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I think Racelands are the cheapest you'll find new, but I'd definitely check your local forums and see if there are any used coils around. As far as camber, the racelands have plates in the front but solid mounts in the rear. The fronts are at 0 degrees, and the back are at 0 degrees. The front is probably 3" lower, and the rear is probably 1.5-2" lower. You will need camber bolts to the your wheels in spec if you plan on raising it any higher than mine. The only reason my camber is in check is because of how low it is, but you already said you want it low so that shouldn't be an issue. I also had no problems getting the car 100% aligned into spec :)

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That's amazing, man. An no rubbing? I have 8.5's and although I'm trying to run 245/35/18, I might have to run 245/40/18. The 35 will be slightly smaller than yours and stock but the 40 would be quite large at 25.7 compared to the 24.8 stock , so I might have to be higher than you. It all depends.
I'll definitely check that out.

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I think the springs from Dayle have app 50% more spring rate (than stock). I installed a set this summer and they made a huge difference compared to stock. Personally I would not go any stiffer in a daily driver - but of course this a personal matter :D. So far I've only been to a track day once, but the difference is very noticeable - it doesn't feel quite the barge it used to :eek:. Nice to see how they behave when the snow comes...... softer is usually better on ice tracks.

I run 245/45-17 summer tires on STi wheels and 215/60-16 winter tires (studded Nokian Hakka 7) on stock wheels. So far no rubs with either.

/T

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I have no rubbing at al while driving. I just raised the left front side a third of an inch due to rubbing in steep driveways, but other than that, nope! And I'm running just stock 225/45/17 on STi wheels, but I'm pretty sure you could easily get 245's in there. It all depends on your wheel offset. And, if you add a bit of camber, you can get a lot more aggressive. I just wanted it close to stock for every day driving. I don't like buying tires. :p Also, a stiffer spring rate will give you less travel, meaning less rubbing. If I was this low on stock suspension... it would be a nightmare.

Also, in my previous post I meant to say that you will need bolts for the rear if it will be higher than mine. The fronts won't need bolts if you have plates, but even then I have them set to 0 on mine.

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Just took a look at the lowering springs on planetsvx...they don't have enough low for me. Not only that, but the price is so high for what you get. I prefer to pay a bit more and just get the coilovers.
Regarding my offset, they're +35, but I'll be running around +20 of spacing on the front and maybe +30 on the back. Might have to roll the fenders and remove some of the plastic covers underneath.
And for harshness, I often drive an extremely lowered Lexus (the most preload possible), a lowered and almost no travel RX7, and a supersport motorcycle for my daily driver. I fortunately/unfortunately am not spoiled with the gift of comfort so I'll be okay.
This is what happens when you become best friends with a "hella flush" person...you start to become like them!!!
Thanks guys...Y'all have been very helpful :)