Lowering- front only?

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bigwinn
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:39 am

Is this possible:

as I'm running a 4 pot, and I'm not really into dropping a 6 pot in (unless the engine goes for a burton) the car sits high at the front but fine at the back

So- can you lower the front (minimal- prob 40mm) and not the back? will it handle poorly?

Stu
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e30kev
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:46 am

i think most people who dont really want to lower the car but make the front and back look more equal usually drop the front 20mm and it will be fine handling wise iirc
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bigwinn
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:12 pm

instead of new springs then is there another way?
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staley_turbo
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:16 pm

instead of new springs then is there another way?
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kilrone
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:37 pm

top spring hats from an e90 and the thin spring pads lowers approx 15mm and its relatively cheap from the dealer no effect to your handling or ride quality
pac1982
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Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:41 pm

You could have a problem with the back end if it sits alot lower than the front
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