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Old 02-03-2012, 06:20 PM
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Okay, I currently have QA1's front and rear with the front being the adjustable coilover setup. I'm really looking at getting away from the drag shock stuff and working towards a good road cruiser with some good sport handling if I get a chance to go on a road course.

Problem is I have longtubes and worry about the height drop from what I have right now and would like to at least compare it by adjusting my current coilovers to mimick that height.

Why? Lubbock streets are horrible and have some serious drops, lips in the asphalt and parking lots with giant freaking speedbumps. I'd rather feel things out on that height before purchasing the springs.

Anyway, for those with stranos/konis what is the height of the car from the ground to the top of the wheel well lip up front?
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26.5 upfront and 27 in the rear I believe. Haven't measured in while.
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All I gotta say is that I have Stranos/Konis and also have Longtubes. I live in Seattle. That says it all.
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Ahhh good old Lubbock streets. Thank god my car was at stock ride height back then.

I've got pacesetter LT's and the Strano/Koni combo, it's low but not Eibach or Sportlines low. I think you'll be fine even in Lubbock, just drive smart out there. I used to have all the pot holes memorized on my commute to school.
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Generally speaking, I think you'll be ok. I have Stranos and LTs. The only issue I have is over speed bumps.
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youll be fine, i live in midland where the roads suck also, you just gota watch it when u go over bumps

i got strano/koni and bmr 1"drop a-arms with 1 7/8 longtubes
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Went out and measured and I'm at 26.5" front and 27.5" rear without the rear isolators (WS6 springs). So I'm good to go since I have zero clearance issues at the moment other than the speed bumps. Thanks guys.



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