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Old 06-25-2005, 01:10 PM
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Good comments and shared experience. I am amazed how often shorter springs are installed, especially on Japenese imports.

I used to work at a Porsche specialty shop and everyone wanted to lower their 911s. Often cars would come in with burnt fenders from tire rub or complaints of poor ride quality or even worse, horrible handling stories.

To me a significant lowering on a street car is about 1-1 1/2" at the most.

What is important is to know what the total wheel travel on your car's suspension. Many people mistakening think it is around 8 to 9 inches. They are amazed to find is is a little more than half that.

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