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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Shortly I will be going with some 17x9.5/11 ZR1s, and presently have TSP duals. GC isn't great, but I can get in and out of my driveway without any drama, and speed bumps aren't an issue. I do not wish to lower my whole car, but rather the front 1/2" or however little I can lower it to JUST get the front lower than the back. My hardware (springs/struts) has a **** ton of miles on them so replacing them would be done anyway, do companies make stock height springs? I am probably going with Koni SAs up front because I remember reading here that that is the best way for SLIGHT lowering without going with lowering springs... anyone have any input or suggestions? Hope I worded that well.

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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I'm in the same kinda situation as you right now and one guy gave me these links.
www(dot)pitstopusa(dot)com(slash)SearchResult.aspx ?CategoryID=4562
www(dot)pitstopusa(dot)com(slash)SearchResult.aspx ?CategoryID=5354
I'm just not sure what the stock spring heights are or what rates to go with. Hope this helps anyway

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Anybody know what the stock spring hight and diameter are?
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Going with the SA's would do this for you lower it and help the ride. A+ call sam

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Thanks guys! Yea I'm gonna get a hold of Sam when time comes to put up the $ and get the parts, just trying to get a feel for what I'm going to be needing so I don't blast him with 10000000000 questions.

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