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Lowering Springs
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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Re: Lowering Springs
v8 swap has already been done
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Re: Lowering Springs
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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DIY FTW! 1993 SVX 25th Anniversary Edition @+142k -Rebuilt Tranny @135k -Regasketed Engine @140k -Enkei Raijin 18x8.5, with 255/35/18's @140k -BC racing Coilovers (From STI's) @142k |
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Re: Lowering Springs
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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Re: Lowering Springs
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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Re: Lowering Springs
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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