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hey guys i got a 2000 subaru impreza 2.5 rs... and i want to lower it,,, never done this so i know nothing...

the back of my car is already lowerd a bit.. do i just need front drops or all 4...

not looking to spend a whole shit tone.. but i want something that it good...

i dont want to be draging on the floor but i want it to be noticeably different.

my car

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maybe try looking into the subaru forums and see what works best

if your trying to stay cheap i think some decent lowering springs should work for you

if you want a nice drop and ride, some coil overs will do the trick but they arent cheap...atleast the good kind

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You can get lowering springs and shocks. Wouldn't ride too bad. Coilovers will perform the best if you get good ones. But they aren't cheap at all.

what he said ^^^

for about $200 you should be able to get some nice sport springs with about a 1.5-2" drop. Replace your stock ones and be on your way. Or you can spend 5 times that and get some decent coilover's. Both should work but the coilovers will be better of course.


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My only concern with just throwing on lowering springs are your struts. Your GC8 is obviously an older car, so Im sure the struts have quite a few miles on them. I dont want you to blow them out.

Im currently in your position and am buying coilovers. My other realistic option is new struts and lowering springs.

The reason why Im going with lowering springs is because once I get struts and springs, Ill be around the same cost as coilovers.

One other thing to think of is whether or not you need new adjustable control arms (for camber) or toe arms (for toe lol). Those will be an additional cost. For me at least, they arent cheap.

On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said:
On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said:

It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15

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Never ever put lowering springs on any car
They bounce all over the road lol!

I would say do it right the first time and then you never have to worry about it again.
Look up
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They make a lot of great full rebuild-able coilovers for a reasonable price, and are based in USA so if you ever need any parts to service them they are around.

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Never ever put lowering springs on any car

They bounce all over the road lol!

Yes, Im sure eBay ones do.. But many quality ones actually tend to ride stiffer than stock.. less travel.
On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said:
On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said:

It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15

LMFAO so true

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Posted

Never ever put lowering springs on any car

They bounce all over the road lol!

Yes, Im sure eBay ones do.. But many quality ones actually tend to ride stiffer than stock.. less travel.

So you honestly think lowering springs are a better option than a coilover with a shock designed for the height..

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