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jambaps
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:46 pm

whats the lowest you can go on 17 inch wheels ? on a 85 plate 316 ?
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:45 pm

lowest springs ive seen are -80 but you wont get over any speedbumps without some damage :roll:
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:46 pm

Player6 does have -80mm on 19s so im sure it would work
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:58 pm

ive -80mm springs sitin outside for my car :eek: mite just fit them take some fotos then take them bak out!
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:59 pm

im -60/-40 on my touring and i have problems with some speedbumps.-80 would be a nightmare 8O
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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:08 pm

ok guy any one know where i can get a set of 80mm lowering kit
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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:12 pm

eGay... I've seen them there... Jamex I think are the make...
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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:17 pm

Going 80mm springs will totaly shag your ride!

You will be constuntly changing tyres, bushes, bearings etc etc ( I had the experience in my convertible)

Save some money and get yourself a proper coil over kit, so when ever your feeling frisky drop it on its pants but others days you can raise it and enjoy the ride! What could be better then that!!

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