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Old 05-01-2007, 09:28 AM
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I have my car booked in at TurboSystems next wednesday for a Koni kit to be fitted along with my strut braces

I have ordered the 30mm drop versions has anybody got a pic of an Escos on 18's with the same drop so I can see the end result?
Old 05-01-2007, 03:15 PM
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IMO the ecoss handles best at std height
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Originally Posted by adamski frst
IMO the ecoss handles best at std height
I don't
Old 05-01-2007, 03:38 PM
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30mm imo is to much 20 mm is about right especially at the front.

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dont quote me on this but if i remember, from wot ive read and been told i thought lowering an esc cos any more than 20mm wears the driveshafts out!! especially the front ones!
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Anyone know if Escort Eibach springs come in various drops or just 1 and what the drop is?
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Eibach is 20mm and the drop is more than adequate for 18's
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Thanks Mat, ive got some Eibach ones to go on and wasn't sure if they were 20, 25 or 30mm drop, didnt want it to low for speed bumps and drive shaft probs, had probs with 4X4 saph and shafts with it being low.
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There you go mate 20/25mm drop on eibach springs
with 18"
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perfic that looks
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Old 06-01-2007, 09:27 AM
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Driveshafts are not an issue at 20mm.
They are when they hit the rear chassis rail though at this height.
p.s. this is not a photoshop;
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i have a feeling mine (leda) are -10mm rear only, frnt std and thats perfect!

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the problem lowering is with rigth drive shaft on hard cornering too left and SOFT engine mounts , pops out . Pictures of drive shaft on esc lowered 10mm
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and if you is lowering the car the front alaiment ( norway writing english )
Becoms wrong . on my car i mounted exsenter topp bearings too help "bumper stear "
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