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Old May 30, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Hi all how much have you all lowered by on 17's im wanting to fit soft spokes but un sure how much to lower.Feel free to add you pics.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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You dont want to go lower than 25-30mm full stop whether on 15's, 16's or 17's as rst's drive best on that
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Old May 30, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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^ same, use Koni's and some good springs

I have coilovers but its only a weekend toy
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Old May 30, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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thanks guys any pics of your beasts and any preference to make?
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Old May 30, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Have always used koni's until my last rst and i thought i would try bilstein as there was a set for sale from combiman on the series one forum and have to say although you couldnt adjust them the ride and handling was far better than the koni's imo
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