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AdiSRI
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Hi, i have a 1995 SRi 16v and have 7.5 x 16" alloys. I am wanting to lower the car but not by much as they do rub (B4 u ask they are ET45 its stamped on them!)

I was thinking about chassis dynamics ones as they r 25mm?? Anone got these?

Anyone know any springs that drop by this amount or so???

[Edited on 23-03-2003 by AdiSRI]
and-m
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I tought about them but i am worried that they wont be firm enuff and i will get rubbing as it says they have 'NORMAL' ride comfort which makes me think they r none too stiff?????

AM i wrong??
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Its a compromise between ride quality and stiffness, the Eibachs are highly regarded for a good ride quality and still fairly stiff. They are 'progressive'.
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mmmm so u reacon they would be stiff enuff not to rub?

Anyone got the chassis dynamics??

Also anyone know a good place to get springs as i know the Eibach ones are expensive

btw I already have GMax dampers so just need springs.
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Eibachs are expensive as they are bloody good quality.

Id just check Max Poo or a google search.

[Edited on 23-03-2003 by and-m]
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Anyone else?

Also how low cau u go sesibly without the front wheel snagging on the arch when turning?
AdiSRI
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anyone?
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quote:
Originally posted by AdiSRI
Anyone else?

Also how low cau u go sesibly without the front wheel snagging on the arch when turning?


On 7.5" wheels I'd be very careful not to go to low.

Eibach are great quality, but do drop at least 30mm on the front.

Apex -40mm springs drop about 25/30mm so would be quite a good option....
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i have 16's speedlines altho they r et49, lowered 60mm and had no rubbin till i put new tires on changed from michelins to uniroyals!! both same profile but cudnt drive it, got em change to a new tire called a stunner, slightly cheaper but makes all the difference the tire wall is a different design, might be worth lookin into for urs??

evry little helps??

i'm goin lower now!!! :-)
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aint sris lowered 35 mm anyway?
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SRi/GSI's are 10-15mm lower than standard
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I have Apex -40mm and they dont give a 40mm drop, probably more about 30 by the looks of it.
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Thanks guys i may go for apex then?
Anyone know what the ride is like?
It is the 7.5" width thats the problem i know so i will prob need rear arch work done anyhow just wanna make sure its not too much.

 
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