Skunk2 Lowering Springs

[OMG.JAI xD]

nah 205/40 you have heaps of clearance

on 17" rims.
2.5" drop i only have 1 finger clearance between the sidewall and the guard on stock rims/tyres.
and i have no finger gap between tyre and fender.
and as i said it really depends on what kind of rims you get.
too many factors come into place when it comes to rims.
just look at the sportmaxx rims.
has a 0 offset.
sticks out like a mofo.

its better to roll the guard. unless of course u have no problems with the current set up =]

[OMG.JAI xD]

does anyone have a pic of skunk2 springs on their dc2? just curious about the height and if it's practical? 2.5 and 2.25 drop sounds like a fair bit. cheers guys

it looks higher than it actually is.
you cant put a blackberry on the lowest side of the lip.

[vuongkong]

thanks mate!! are you rolling on skunk2 springs ? how's the ride comfort for these ? cheers mate!

[hastE]

Yeah I think i'll just stick with them till I have money for 15/16s

Rolling your guards is as simple as hammering the insides is it?

home job - roll ur inside guards with a round bar

proper rolled lip for low offset rims while slammed $40-50 a corner.

no hammer involved

[hastE]

on 17" rims.
2.5" drop i only have 1 finger clearance between the sidewall and the guard on stock rims/tyres.
and i have no finger gap between tyre and fender.
and as i said it really depends on what kind of rims you get.
too many factors come into place when it comes to rims.
just look at the sportmaxx rims.
has a 0 offset.
sticks out like a mofo.

its better to roll the guard. unless of course u have no problems with the current set up =]

205/40/R17 have enough clearance

just not on springs/stockshock combo

low offset looks much better then cheapo/replica +40 rims

[DC4Integra98]

Thanks for all the replies. I was youtubing rolling guards and a guy used a hammer thats where I got it from lol.

To OMG.JAI xD :
Do you know what the clearance is? i.e. >10cm?

[jeansey]

Oh ok, thanks for the reply taks.

Currently looking into ebay now actually... what you guys think about these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk...spagenameZWD2V

Seems too cheap? These over springs?

so these would ok with stock shocks? not great but ok?

because i really want something height adjustable but dont wanna spent money on coilovers for a street only car.

[Sp00ny]

according to TI (US site):

"I installed skunk2 lowering springs on my KYB AGX (already installed) shocks this weekend. I then took it for an allignment and they double-checked to make sure everything was buttoned down.

The car is just about un-driveable right now. It sits so low that the tires are tucking. If I turn any direction, the front tires rub. It sits so low the the exhaust cannister knocks against the lower control arm when I hit bumps. It pulls right under acceleration and left while braking. The front end also vibrates under hard acceleration. It didn't do any of this before and I had cheap coil-overs on it.

I've heard that Skunk2 springs are low, but I havn't read where anyone couldn't drive their car on them. Has anyone else had trouble and what did you do? "

Apparently new bushings and LCAs are also needed.

Second thoughts...

Wish i saw this post earlier...I have KYB AGX w/ Spoon Progressives and the drop is too low...front tyre is is level with the wheel base and rear tire is probebly a small finger gap.

I have came to the conclusion that the reason for the severe (much more than expected drop) is because the KYB AGX spring perch sits lower than the OEM one. I have both to measure and compare will probebly do so over the weekend. Will let you know if you like.

Cheers.

[BNK]

Yo!, decided to just get some info off this thread, rather than starting a new one.

Im thinking of getting the Skunk2 lowering springs off Auto 999, currently riding on stock shocks/springs EK1 '99 sedan with 17"s at 99.xxxkms. Previously was using Kings superlows and my tyres will hit when i tried to do full turn. Just wandering if the Skunk2's are lower/as low/higher then the Kings superlows on stock shocks if anybody know ??

Also, anybody know where i can get these springs installed cheaply in Melbz and how much for the labor ?? (trying to avoid DIY possibly )

cheers

[hastE]

Yo!, decided to just get some info off this thread, rather than starting a new one.

Im thinking of getting the Skunk2 lowering springs off Auto 999, currently riding on stock shocks/springs EK1 '99 sedan with 17"s at 99.xxxkms. Previously was using Kings superlows and my tyres will hit when i tried to do full turn. Just wandering if the Skunk2's are lower/as low/higher then the Kings superlows on stock shocks if anybody know ??

Also, anybody know where i can get these springs installed cheaply in Melbz and how much for the labor ?? (trying to avoid DIY possibly )

cheers

id say the skunk2 springs have the same drop as the super lows (~2.5")

if u dont scrub with ur superlows id say the ride height is fine. it could be you dont have the correct tyre profile?

my mate and i have the same susp setup with similar size rims (15") but hes 205/55/R15 scrubs more then my 205/50/R15 which clears fine.

[hisoka]

nah no scraping when u turn, there not as much of a drop. iam sure your local autobarn can do it lol.

[BNK]

LOL, so which one hisoka/haste ? higher/same ?

yeh i know, but it's too late to call them and get quote now, just wandering if any1 can remember it(or other place) on top of their head/otherwise i'll call places tomorow when they open (a.k.a 12hrs waiting)