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Old 03-30-2005, 10:10 PM
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what kinda springs do u guys use and how much of a drop...pics please...


BTW, i have 18" ZO6's on all 4 corners
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It doesn't matter what size wheels you have. The wheels get bigger, but the tires get thinner. The overall outside diameter of the tire stays the same.

Here is a 17" wheel next to a 19" wheel:



So, to answer your question, any lowering springs on the market will work, as long as you have the proper sized tires on the car.

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Originally Posted by SVThis
what kinda springs do u guys use and how much of a drop...pics please...


BTW, i have 18" ZO6's on all 4 corners
I used Eibach Pro Kit on my former 99 TA. It had 18x9.5's on all 4 corners. With 285/35/18's. Had some rear sag after a few months in the rear springs, but shimming them leveled them out. Here is a few pics.
Rob
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Here is what it looked like on the front before I had the springs installed!!!! EEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!
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nice car rob...i like that alot


and thanx for the info nine ball...i knew that but i wasn't thinkin for some reason
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I ran 18x9.5 on all corners with sportlines and had no problems other than the ride was for **** but it did look good.
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I like BMR kit
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Go with Hotchkis 1" drop . . .
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anyone have an pics with the sportlines on a ls1 trans am
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DMS Springs with 18" wheels

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18" Z06 with sportlines:

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I bought rK sports lowering springs 1 3/4 in front and 2in drop in rear it looks nice and low I dont know if they still sell that kit anymore tho my buddy went with an all around 2in drop and it looks great




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