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Old 01-06-11, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MOBEONER
I am driving on 18x8 235/40/18 front and 18x9 275/35/18 rear. The rear tires never hit the fenders only the front. Even when I am driving in a straight line when I hit a low spot on the highway the front tires rub the inner Top fender lining.

Not surprised at all. It's those shitty Eibachs. See post above.
Old 01-06-11, 12:03 PM
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You could also try swapping out to different springs. I understand the Tein H Techs have pretty nice rates and are not as aggressive on the lowering. You could always adjust the perches on the Konis if you wish to alter ride height a little.
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
Since you mentioned ride height, I'm at 25 1/4" ride height up front.
My ride height up front is 23 1/2" to the top of the fender arch.




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Wow. That is LOW.
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Originally Posted by RENESISFD
My ride height up front is 23 1/2" to the top of the fender arch.




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Nice. Any pics of your car??

I dont think i want it that low. Probably 24" all around. But i know ill have to roll my front fenders if i decide to do that. My driver side front is already kinda mesed up. Hope i can still roll it.
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As another alternative, the Stock Showa Coilovers from 2001-2002 on the Rs at their lowest setting provide similar ride right to the Eibach/tokico setup, and they are a bit more forgiving than the Eibach tokico setup. Plus they are ride height adjustable. I have them on my car an will be updating to a more track ready setup in the near future.
Old 02-05-11, 02:45 PM
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^ +1 on the showa coilovers. Those are the coilovers I had on my car untill I decided I wanted something more track oriented.




Originally Posted by 1QWIK7
Nice. Any pics of your car??

I dont think i want it that low. Probably 24" all around. But i know ill have to roll my front fenders if i decide to do that. My driver side front is already kinda mesed up. Hope i can still roll it.

There are some pics floating around the forum. None of them really show how low it is though. This spring I will be raising up the front of the car to about 24".



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Old 02-05-11, 03:24 PM
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i had the showa and now i use the hks hipermax 3 sport..

the hks at the softest setting is very comfortable. i would say its very close to the showa, maybe a tiny bit more stiff but overall very comfortable
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The Showas are inexpensive and durable, win-win. You simply do not need mega-stiff coilovers on the street, it's a waste of time.

Tein quality is mediocre at best.
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