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Old 11-21-2006, 02:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Lowering Springs

Does anyone have some before and after pictures of a trix after being lowered? I'm seriously considering getting some Eibach Pro Kit springs. I don't want to got too low, but want it noticeable that the mod was done.
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Old 11-22-2006, 04:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Before...Eibach Sportlines

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Thanks SpyderWebbGirl! I guess my drop won't be quite that low, but it helps. Thanks again!
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before...

after.. tein s techs

after again... 18's

after again... 19's hotsckis (SP)..





need more pics? let me know... i got a LOT more...
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Sweet, dude!
Thanks, lowering seems to make a world of difference in making the trix look intimidating.
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Old 11-23-2006, 06:05 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Here's mine before and after with ProKIts. Nice mild drop. Bothe with OEM 17's-

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And with the 18"s:
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Old 11-24-2006, 12:42 AM   #7 (permalink)
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looks a hell of a lot better trxr4kds from the before to after.

sorry a little off topic---
but my car is white. do you think the black with chrome lip will look good on mine as well?
i don't think i've see one around yet on the forums or in person.

what about white on white? white car with white rims?
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black with chrome lip looks good on all colours imo

some will tell you it's overplayed though

try http://www.tirerack.com/ and put your info/colour in

i'm on progress springs

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Old 11-28-2006, 01:43 PM   #9 (permalink)
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stock w/18's:


h&r springs (ftL) w/18's:


eibach prokits w/18's:


rolling w/prokits and 17's:
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Old 11-28-2006, 02:07 PM   #10 (permalink)
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sorry off topic
barber, is your spoiler from ats?
i want one like that for my white '06.
where'd you get it?
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barber, is your spoiler from ats?
i want one like that for my white '06.
where'd you get it?
yep, ats

www.neverenoughauto.com

talk to brad

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Thanks, thebarber! Very helpful.....pretty much made up my mind. Getting some tint tomorrow, but hopefully spring will bring the Prokits.
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Thanks, thebarber! Very helpful.....pretty much made up my mind. Getting some tint tomorrow, but hopefully spring will bring the Prokits.
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no probs...glad i could help
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I used a set of tein springs that lowered it 1.7 in the front and 1.5 in the back and it's not really noticeable to my friends who don't know anything about cars. I don't know if that helps, but I thought I'd let ya know. If you want a noticeable drop, I'd go 2 inches
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I used a set of tein springs that lowered it 1.7 in the front and 1.5 in the back and it's not really noticeable to my friends who don't know anything about cars. I don't know if that helps, but I thought I'd let ya know. If you want a noticeable drop, I'd go 2 inches
The thing is that I don't expect just anyone to notice the drop. Really just certain people will notice, but I want to be able to still throw my band equipment in there and not worry about ruining anything or bottoming out. I plan on keeping the OEM 17"s on there for now.
Thanks for the input.
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