Lowering on 18/19 question
03-10-2013, 08:45 PM
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Lowering on 18/19 question I have 99 Z28 on 18/19 at stock height right now but I want to lower it with sportlines. I know that hardly nobody likes them but I love the way they improve the look despite the ride quality. I would like to know if they 'll rub in the back? I am using 1.25 spacers and the tires are 285/35. Any pics and suggestions would be great.
03-10-2013, 08:57 PM
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I have 99 Z28 on 18/19 at stock height right now but I want to lower it with sportlines. I know that hardly nobody likes them but I love the way they improve the look despite the ride quality. I would like to know if they 'll rub in the back? I am using 1.25 spacers and the tires are 285/35. Any pics and suggestions would be great.
either way, there's alot you can do as far as making things fit......cutting out the bumpstops, BFH, rolling the rear fender lips in, etc.....at one time, i ran 17x11's with 335's on my 98 while lowered between 1.75-2"
03-10-2013, 10:03 PM
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my bad, i should've mentioned that this picture isn't my car.....it belongs to another member, but i love CF5's and couldn't pass up a chance to ***** out one of my favorite pix of a 4th gen.......i always thought 19's were too big until i saw this setup.......i'm still trying to decide between these wheels or black F14's for the street....
03-11-2013, 10:57 AM
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Really!? I wanted to go with stranos but I wanted a more aggressive look. I know that the stranos would be a lot better ride quality vs looks. I had the sportlines with a spring spacer and no bump stop on my white ws6 with ccw 505a's 19x11. After 10 years of driving with those I didn't miss them if you know what I mean lol.
03-11-2013, 11:05 AM
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I don't blame you. I picked up stranos for $70 and heater hosed the rear. (that is what is in that picture above) I didn't so much mind the ride of the pro kit. I disliked the fact that any weight in the back would make the car immobile because it would sit the fender on the tire. Sure I could roll fender lip but don't want to and shouldn't have to when the cause is some overly soft springs.
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03-11-2013, 11:16 AM
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i may not be much help to you man, but here's a pic with sportlines and 19's all the way around....if you get the offset right, it shouldn't be a problem.....(these are +44mm rear offset 19x11, +48mm front 19x10)
either way, there's alot you can do as far as making things fit......cutting out the bumpstops, BFH, rolling the rear fender lips in, etc.....at one time, i ran 17x11's with 335's on my 98 while lowered between 1.75-2"
[IMG]http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb324/jc98ss/sicksscf5forgestar_zps158f3880.jpg[/IM]
either way, there's alot you can do as far as making things fit......cutting out the bumpstops, BFH, rolling the rear fender lips in, etc.....at one time, i ran 17x11's with 335's on my 98 while lowered between 1.75-2"
[IMG]http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb324/jc98ss/sicksscf5forgestar_zps158f3880.jpg[/IM]
