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      10-18-2019, 12:17 PM   #1
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

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Spend the grand and lower it. If your like me you'll end up obsessing over it until you do it. Good looking wheels!!!
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Incredible how 20in can look "small" on modern car... I'm on 18in, and given our shitty road, definitely not lowering anything...
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

305Forged Wheels FT101
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For comparison. I am lowered on the same size of wheels you have.
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Spend the grand and lower it. If your like me you'll end up obsessing over it until you do it. Good looking wheels!!!
Yeah thinking about going the H&R route
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Love the wheels!
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Love the wheels!
Thanks! I'm very happy with how they look. Now just need that drop...
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

305Forged Wheels FT101
20x9 and 20x10.5

For comparison. I am lowered on the same size of wheels you have.
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

305Forged Wheels FT101
20x9 and 20x10.5

[IMG]https://www.phone2forum.com/interfac...xZQIA%3D%3D%0A[/IMG]
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What are you lowered on?
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What are you lowered on?
KW V3 Coilovers
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

305Forged Wheels FT101
20x9 and 20x10.5

For comparison. I am lowered on the same size of wheels you have.
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

305Forged Wheels FT101
20x9 and 20x10.5

[IMG]https://www.phone2forum.com/interfac...xZQIA%3D%3D%0A[/IMG]
For comparison. I am lowered on the same size of wheels you have.
What are you lowered on?
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

305Forged Wheels FT101
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For comparison. I am lowered on the same size of wheels you have.
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I was really hoping to not have to mess with the suspension, but that wheel gap is bothering me.

305Forged Wheels FT101
20x9 and 20x10.5

[IMG]https://www.phone2forum.com/interfac...xZQIA%3D%3D%0A[/IMG]
For comparison. I am lowered on the same size of wheels you have.
What are you lowered on?
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What are you lowered on?
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Damn that's a nice drop....about 2500 right for the coil overs?
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Damn that's a nice drop....about 2500 right for the coil overs?
After the rebate 2500 is about right. Plus install.
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Damn that's a nice drop....about 2500 right for the coil overs?
After the rebate 2500 is about right. Plus install.
Would you say it's worth it?
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Would you say it's worth it?
I am not sure what you are asking???
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I am not sure what you are asking???
Are the coil overs worth the money? Rides better?
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Are the coil overs worth the money? Rides better?
I can't speak to the ride quality at stock height with coil overs. I installed mine to achieve a lower stance which of course stiffens the suspension and gain heavy down force. It all depends on the look/ride/handling equation you are going for. I was willing to give up a soft ride for a dropped look that can also take sharp turn at high speed.
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Finally got around to getting my car lowered. Installed H&R springs yesterday and really happy with the outcome. The ride is definitely a bit stiffer now but I like it.

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Finally got around to getting my car lowered. Installed H&R springs yesterday and really happy with the outcome. The ride is definitely a bit stiffer now but I like it.

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Finally got around to getting my car lowered. Installed H&R springs yesterday and really happy with the outcome. The ride is definitely a bit stiffer now but I like it.

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