yinzerjim Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 hey fellas. just bought my first turbo car, well, car in general for that matter - and have a few questions. i want to keep it as stock as possible since i'll be driving it daily, except for a couple comsetic changes... whats the best way to lower about an inch? springs im assuming? recommended brands? i'd also like to move the wheels out a little. does anybody run spacers? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burba88 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Get epic springs they are made for stock struts, and some run spacers but most do not recommend them. If I where you your best bet is to get a wider rims and or a off set rim. Hope that helps KMT Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 at this stage, any info helps. thanks bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burba88 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Tein-H springs are decent too KMT Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 both feel "stock-ish"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burba88 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Yes , epics would be a better choice . It will be a little more harsh then stock but not much KMT Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 epics for the ride quality? seems the teins are slightly less expensive... when lowering that amount, 1", is there anything else you have to do besides swap 'em out? would 1" cause any premature wear and tear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I recommend swapping the dampers out while your in there. Most likely the OEM ones are worn out by now. I enjoy my Koni and H-Tech combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burba88 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Yes epics have a better ride quality but tein h are just fine and a good price. 1inch is not much of a drop but how ever the stock struts are not made for a inch drop as far as wear and tear or premature failure I wouldn't worry about it it wouldn't make that much of a difference. No just switch your springs that's it. KMT Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 alright, bear with me... dampers are struts, correct? i've always had shocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Sorry I call shocks and struts dampers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 understood. there. my avatar pic should explain my newb-ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burba88 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Sweet jeep. I have a jeep commander also I love it KMT Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 those black front lips... wheres the best place to pic one of those up at? ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 What ever you do don't buy s-tech's then are one of the cheapest for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripemeat Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I take it you didn't install the lift kit in your TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landark Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I've had H-Techs on my stock shocks for a couple years and the ride improvement was tremendous. Not harsh at all but much more solid than the stock springs when going around turns. It doesn't sit too low that I ever worry about hitting things and I really like the height with 17" wheels in the summer. In the winter I put on 18" wheels with Continentals and get even better clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 I take it you didn't install the lift kit in your TJ i did actually. what makes you think otherwise? and before the jeep, with my wifes outback sport http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/radojim/DSC05358.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripemeat Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 because you didn't know what the word dampener meant. anyway, expect to replace your struts shortly after installing lowering/sport springs. they will blow out much quicker than at stock ride height. /beentheredonethat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 i see. i had an idea, just wanted to make sure. nothing wrong with asking, right? thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 what about these? http://www.fredbeansparts.com/progress-subaru-legacy-gt-sport-springs.html not cause they are a couple bucks cheaper, i just like the drop levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 alright. is this the lip that, tweeked, will fit a legacy? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-2006-2007-STI-S204-FRONT-BUMPER-LIP-SPOILER-BODYKIT-/181021092251?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2007|Make%3ASubaru|Model%3AImpreza|Submodel%3AWRX+STI|Engine+-+Liter_Display%3A2.5L&hash=item2a25b2a99b&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 yea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 thank you, sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinzerjim Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 so after arriving at work today, i noticed my trip mileage was flashing back and forth between the mileage and "1LL.5 & 1LL.6" i sure was stumped. any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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