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05-19-2012, 04:33 AM | #1 |
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Please could someone confirm the amount of drop at maximum height on this kit. I've just fitted my MS spacers. 18mm front, 15 rear and whilst this has improved the looks there is still too much gap between tyre and wing (fender I think you call it). Actually the rear looks ok. It's just the front that looks wrong. Also my driveway poses a problem if I go too low. So I'm looking for minimal lowering at the rear and a bit more at the front. I'm thinking KW as I want to retain EDC, have some adjustment flexibility and retain a reasonably compliant ride. Advice appreciated as always.
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05-19-2012, 05:18 AM | #2 |
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05-19-2012, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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That's looking good. Bearing in mind the difficulties I had with my 330 (had to be very cautious getting on and off the drive) I think it will be best for me to go initially with the highest setting on the rear maybe and, like you, half way at the front. How may threads are there? Just wondering how 3 threads left relates to fully "up".
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05-19-2012, 02:02 PM | #5 |
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thanks guys. not sure how many threads total. All i can say right now is the ride is definitely more comfortable than the H&R sport springs. Glad i made the change.
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05-19-2012, 10:16 PM | #7 |
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I didnt know you could go that low with just a sleeve cup/springs. I recall seeing one all the way down and still a finger gap and looked bad (front). Opted for full coliovers. Only problem I see with your rear that low and front high is blinding oncoming traffic with your HIDs (to Classic6).
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05-20-2012, 12:54 AM | #9 |
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OP, I think the sleeve kit will work well for what you want.
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05-20-2012, 08:39 AM | #11 |
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at max low, does the comfort edc mode still work well over rough roads? or will there be bottoming out or hitting the bump stops?
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Once i raised it an inch and half around it rode nicely but was still much firmer than stock. I might drop it another 1/2 inch but that's it. |
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05-21-2012, 01:53 PM | #14 | |
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At max low in comfort mode, it can hit the bump stops over bridge transitions and such. In Sport Plus, on smooth roads, it rides nice but firm. On rough roads, it does make me cringe.
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I def dont want to cringe over rough roads as I drive them frequently. (NY/5 boroughs) What about at max height. I hear they drop the front about .5 at max height, but how is the ride? |
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05-21-2012, 02:10 PM | #17 | |
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There is no gap really. It's tucking a little bit of the tire actually. If you notice in the pics, you can't see the tread at the top but you can see it the rest of the way around. To go any lower, you'll have to go with full coils ($$$).
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Once you lower with this, or any other kit is there a problem setting the tracking up correctly. Do you just use the standard settings?
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