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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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i have an escort rst and i have lowered it by 50mm on 16inch wheels.

im thinking of getting a set of 17inch RS 7 spokes but im not to sure what hight to have it. i dont want it to low any more but i still want it to handle ok.

Any ideas?
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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then get some new springs! 50mm is too low!
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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I run 25mm with RS7's, any more and its trouble, even trouble at this height without mods
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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im running -25mm with 17's and back arch used to scrub!...not no more! got a grinder to the biatch!
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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50mm is too low

not only for your body, but your ABS, it means your backend will lock up to quick, the load sensors is on the arse end and it will think your loaded and put more pressure to the brakes

25 - 30mm is max without modding lots
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