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Old 06-22-2011 | 06:08 PM
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Lowing spring questions

I've been looking for a good set of lowering springs to complete the stance of my car, i have wheels and tires on order size 215/45R17. If i bought the TSW's would i have any clearance problems or are there any other suggestions for springs? i would like as much of a drop that i can with absolutely no rubbing or cutting into the wheel wells.
 
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Old 06-22-2011 | 06:55 PM
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I'm in the same boat, trying to decide on lowering springs for my r50. The TSW seem to be known as the best for handling but the drop is pretty mild by all accounts. H&R seems to offer a more drastic drop, about an inch or so. I think M7 is even lower. There are rumours about Swift coming out with some lowering springs soon as well.
 
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Old 06-22-2011 | 09:17 PM
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Depends on what size wheels you're getting. Post width and offset.
 
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Old 06-22-2011 | 09:44 PM
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Im running M7 spring 1.3 inch drop and 205/40/17 no issues with 215/45/17 shouldnt be a problem.
 
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