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      03-17-2013, 10:25 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by pbonsalb View Post
If they lower the car, they have reduced factory travel. Only coilovers can maintain travel, because they use shortened struts with adjustable spring perches.
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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks View Post
No, they do not. Anytime you lower a vehicle without altering the strut and shocks, the bump/compression travel is reduced. However, spring rates are increased based on the OE strut and damper valving so everything continue to work in harmony and performance is maximized to handle road conditions and fully absorb small and large bumps. Front height is reduced about 1" and the rear about 3/4".
According to Dinan's website, their stage 1 kit lowers the car without changing travel. maybe that's why they are so expensive.
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