Rogers Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 so in looking at some springs for my car... these say -1.75" front and rear.... is that actually a physical 1.75" drop between the tire and fender well? http://www.truckmod.com/directpart.asp?vencode=B22&partnumber=791001 Quote http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/79921-rogers-700-dream-car-update-page-17-a-wall/?p=2335774 93 Saturn SC2My system4 SA-15's Walled 2 Cerwin-Vega S2000's 3 Kinetik Hc2000's Dual 200amp alts. you guys done with the peepee touching contest or do I need to end it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmamtower Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) so in looking at some springs for my car... these say -1.75" front and rear.... is that actually a physical 1.75" drop between the tire and fender well? http://www.truckmod.com/directpart.asp?vencode=B22&partnumber=791001 they will lower your car 1.75". so technically yes, i suppose. but i wouldnt go with lowering spring on stock shocks, you'll hate your life in about 5k miles. this is something i wouldnt cheap out on just for looks, i have tein s tech springs and matching shocks. they're made for each other like peanut butter and jelly. you dont want to feel like your either jumping on a trampoline or riding on a wagon with plastic wheels. you want to try to get the factory feel, but just a little lower and tighter feeling im tired, been working on my car for the past 4 hours with only an hour of sleep last night so if you need more help with this gimme a little while until i come to fully haha Edited November 9, 2010 by cmamtower Quote apparently you dont get the fact that the subaru was wrapped around a pole. and by the status of your comment, im guessing your mouth is too. Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic EX Exterior: 55w 5k Headlights and 35w 3k JDM Fogs. Lowered. Sittin on steelies right now Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate P450.4 Batteries: Kinetik HC 800 Electrical: Big 3 in 1/0 Enclosure: n/a : ( Headunit: Clarion VZ409 Mids/Highs: Pheonix Gold Rsd6.5's in the Front Doors Subwoofers: n/a : ( Wire: Knukoncepts 1/0 and 4g Future Upgrades: 20% tint all around, GC/Koni coilovers, body work (fml) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 i actually did a 2" spring drop on the Lexus and im not "hating life"........i like it. As far as comfort, It rides exactly the same. As far as handling, its a little tighter. maybe it depends on the car and the brand of the products you are using, i dont know, but mine is fine. I wouldnt go any lower then 2" without doing something with teh shocks though. 1.5" to 2" drops are pretty mild so you wont have a problem. hit up www.roadmagnet.com and see if they have something for you Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT.Smoke Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 If you are going to do a nice drop like that i would swap shocks out to...I did a 3" drop on my old 96 accord and tried to ride it out on stock shocks and that wasnt fun...Make sure you do it the right way your back and kidneys will like you alot more Quote Team MaxRetribution Si Vis Pacem Parabellum Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Bowhunting- Life Begins and Ends at Full Draw Bowhunting Team Fatal Trajectory Hunt Team http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/49335-sick96vtecaccords-t-line-build/?hl=sick96vtecaccord << Accord Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/68498-smokedout08impalas-tline-build/?hl=+sick96vtecaccord << Impala T-line build Rebassed.com for all your music needs 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 ya a 3" drop on an Accord is a pretty big drop. A 1.75" drop isnt really that bad. I say do whatever your pocketbook allows you to do. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT.Smoke Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 ya a 3" drop on an Accord is a pretty big drop. A 1.75" drop isnt really that bad. I say do whatever your pocketbook allows you to do. Wasnt until after i removed my fenderwells that i realized i was in for some work LOL but in the end it was worth the $$$ just wish i hadnt lost my camera with all my pictures of my baby on it otherwise id post some for everyone to see Quote Team MaxRetribution Si Vis Pacem Parabellum Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Bowhunting- Life Begins and Ends at Full Draw Bowhunting Team Fatal Trajectory Hunt Team http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/49335-sick96vtecaccords-t-line-build/?hl=sick96vtecaccord << Accord Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/68498-smokedout08impalas-tline-build/?hl=+sick96vtecaccord << Impala T-line build Rebassed.com for all your music needs 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 ok well roadmagnet.com doesnt have springs listed for the saturn s series... just the Ion.... so im back to the B&G springs... i can get them in 1.75 or 2" drop.... with the height its sitting now on the stock springs... it looks like 2" would be great for the front but it looks like id be cutting it close in the back... but i do know my car is sagging a bit with the stock springs since i have 400+lbs of sound system in the back... perhaps i would be fine with the 2" since the springs are built stiffer... any thoughts? Quote http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/79921-rogers-700-dream-car-update-page-17-a-wall/?p=2335774 93 Saturn SC2My system4 SA-15's Walled 2 Cerwin-Vega S2000's 3 Kinetik Hc2000's Dual 200amp alts. you guys done with the peepee touching contest or do I need to end it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mein manifesto Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 i actually did a 2" spring drop on the Lexus and im not "hating life"........i like it. As far as comfort, It rides exactly the same. As far as handling, its a little tighter. maybe it depends on the car and the brand of the products you are using, i dont know, but mine is fine. I wouldnt go any lower then 2" without doing something with teh shocks though. 1.5" to 2" drops are pretty mild so you wont have a problem. hit up www.roadmagnet.com and see if they have something for you Seeing as I regard you as the master and roadmagnet doesnt have any springs for a 02 lincoln ls what other brand do you recomend. BTW im comming to cali this summer I wanna see your cars IRL. Other peoples input is nice too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaM Customs aka mprete Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 cut your stock springs 1 inch and it will lower 2 inches. cut 3/4 of an inch and be at 1.50 inches lower. Quote 2001 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 5.9L V8 my build logs... dodge build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94914-mpretes-2001-dodge-ram-2500-quad-cab-build-log/ trik build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/94447-trik-build/page__p__1298547__hl__trik__fromsearch__1entry1298547 box building thread- very cool designs (PICS!!!) http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/95713-2d-or-3d-box-pics/page__gopid__1318152entry1318152 i am a mechanic, pm me if you have questions or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowpt Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I do not reccomend you cut your springs. In many cases it can be dangerous. The spring may not sit right in the pocket or perch and could come out. If this happened while driving at speed it could be bad. You will also be more pleased with the ride of aftermarket springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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