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I haven't experienced any loss of traction.
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 08:40 PM
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He's running 215's that's more than many MINI's. Shouldn't be any traction issues.
 
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Old 12-28-2009, 01:51 AM
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I lose traction everyday on my 205s! i want 225s!!
 
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I also used to have 205s in the summer. Learned my lesson!
 
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Old 12-28-2009, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by J_'09s
I lose traction everyday on my 205s! i want 225s!!
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Old 12-28-2009, 08:01 AM
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Stance....low&slow

Really though. You shouldn't have traction issues in everyday driving on public streets with 215's.
 
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Old 12-28-2009, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by lunarbomb
rally, that is beautiful. the wood grain is an excellent touch. very well done...

unfortunately, my environment demands more of a rally (wrc) setup. this is as low as i can go for street:
What color is that and was it a factory option?
 
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Old 12-28-2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dy_xfactor
Here is a close up of the blinker.


they are keskin kt1's 16x9 et25 no spacers with falken 215/40's
The measurments I'm give are from the Jack points on my car.
I'm 2" in the front and 3" in the rear.
The ride isn't as bad as I expected. But I don't drive as aggressivly now that I am this low.
I have m7 strut tower plates with bar.
Hey Thanks For the Info
 
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Old 12-28-2009, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Porthos
What color is that and was it a factory option?
If you read back a few pages I think he says what color and it's not a factory color.
 
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Here my favorite shot... Creepin out the batcave
Oh damn, I really need to go lower, that looks awesome!
 
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If you read back a few pages I think he says what color and it's not a factory color.
Ya I saw olive but that was about it. Still looks sweet
 
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For what its worth I have the H&R coils that I got thru ALTA on 18's with non-runflats and the ride is extremely comfortable, yet still very sporty
 
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H&R Springs, 215/45/17
Day I brought it home



After new springs, tires & wheels

 
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You guys got it made with the R53 ride height. Drop it on springs and the wheel gap is practically gone. Do the same thing with a R56 and you get multiple finger gap in the front and back!
 
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Originally Posted by Gilboyto
For what its worth I have the H&R coils that I got thru ALTA on 18's with non-runflats and the ride is extremely comfortable, yet still very sporty
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what did the H&R coils drop your ride hright to?
 
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here is a good drop for your guys

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I don't know about you JCWghst, but I noticed I could drop mine quite a bit more than that if I wanted to. If the weather ever gets better here, I'll take some more shots of my H&R drop.
 
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Originally Posted by jimmyd1
what did the H&R coils drop your ride hright to?
It dropped it a VERY considerable amount. I just lowered the rear some more today and have approx 10-11 threads left in the rear, and maybe 5-6 in the front.

Heres a pic on my 18's with 215/40/18 Falken 512 tires.

Ill try and get some updated pictures of it today if I can. I lowered the rear since this pic was taken and also koey modded the xenons.

 
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Originally Posted by LiLReD1
I don't know about you JCWghst, but I noticed I could drop mine quite a bit more than that if I wanted to. If the weather ever gets better here, I'll take some more shots of my H&R drop.
Yeah Mine Too But OBVIOUSLY If I Did I Wouldn't Be Able To Get Out Of My Driveway Now Would I ?
 
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^^ Just custom make a ramp to leave the driveway hahaha
 
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Originally Posted by Gilboyto
It dropped it a VERY considerable amount. I just lowered the rear some more today and have approx 10-11 threads left in the rear, and maybe 5-6 in the front.

Heres a pic on my 18's with 215/40/18 Falken 512 tires.

Ill try and get some updated pictures of it today if I can. I lowered the rear since this pic was taken and also koey modded the xenons.

It looks great! I run Fuzion ZRI's on my s lite 17's I would be willing to try new tires, I don't konw anything about the Falkin's what do you like about them?
 
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Originally Posted by Gilboyto
^^ Just custom make a ramp to leave the driveway hahaha
lol I HAVE Thought About It ( JK ) But No I Would Lower It Even More And Just Park It In The Street But What With The Potholes Here In Hawaii Having Their Own Zip Code...... Nuh Uh I Am Not In The Mood To Tear Up My Front End Up Again
 
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Originally Posted by BlckJCWGhst
lol I HAVE Thought About It ( JK ) But No I Would Lower It Even More And Just Park It In The Street But What With The Potholes Here In Hawaii Having Their Own Zip Code...... Nuh Uh I Am Not In The Mood To Tear Up My Front End Up Again
See that's what stops me from lowering mine! I live in Rochester NY and the roads here are like swiss cheese. Plus mu drive way has a 30% incline which makes the factory set up scrape if I am not careful. What would you suggest?
 
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As The Local Boys Would Say Around Here " Slam That Faka, No Fear The Scrape "
 
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Originally Posted by BlckJCWGhst
As The Local Boys Would Say Around Here " Slam That Faka, No Fear The Scrape "
I'll have to research it more
 
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