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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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As some of you may already know from previous threads, I plan on getting some adjustable coilovers soon to replace my Tokico Springs. The Tokicos only give me a 1.5 inch drop and never settled on the pass. side. Plus I want to do some autocrossing in the future and I just love a nice tuck. Sooo.... I did a little photoshop to get a better visual idea of exactly what I'm trying to accomplish... Looks much better.

"Sweetie, Ground Controls would make a nice Christmas present you know."

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Now...sitting high...
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Ahhh much better...


I may not actually drop it this low, I'll determine that once I get them on and see how they ride. But I'm looking forward to it.
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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nice
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Looks good, but I'd bring the rear up juuuust a hair to give that raked look
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing... but my photoshop skills aren't that good.
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Sick. I love your car.
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Thanks Belmont. Hopefully I can get it done soon. If something doesn't give, I'm gonna have to splurge.
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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sweet!, ya i have also been debating for a couple months to get coils or stick with my springs or not,i would like a nother inch lower on the front and drop the back a bit more, cant decide yet!!!
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Mill$, your EK would look super sick dropped another inch or so. I was already looking forward to dropping it more, and once I saw MXS's Civic slammed... case closed. I'm really looking forward to some autocross events. I could just cut the springs for lower height but I want to improve handling as well. My current Tokico spring rates are too soft for hard cornering, plus I've heard many horror stories from people chopping their springs...
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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you'll definitely be tuckin' if you drop it that low.
 
Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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you'll definitely be tuckin' if you drop it that low.
You say that like it's bad
 



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