Need Help With Lowering Springs

[DSM_23]

ok, my suspension is stock on my awd talon and im considering the Sprint performance springs to put on it, because i hate how talons have a really big fender gap in the rear, and i wanna fix that, how much of a drop should i do , the springs provide a 2'' drop front and rear, is that too much? and would i need to buy anything else besides the springs? thanks

 

[JohnWH]

I wouldn't go anymore than 2", you'll be scraping all over town. In addition to the springs, you DEFINETLY need to also look into front and rear camber kits. Otherwise you'll eat through brand new tires in about 6 months. Shocks might also be a good idea, but not a necessity unless ofcourse your current ones are shot...or old.

 

[DSM_23]

ok well how about if i got a 1.5'' drop only in the rear what would i need to do? because i still want the car to have a slant (front lower than back) would i still need a camber kit?

 

[gigi]

you dont need a camber kit but nice to have to dial in more camber.i lowered my 91 to 1.75in barely have any neg. camber.

 

[JohnWH]

Originally posted by gigi
you dont need a camber kit but nice to have to dial in more camber.i lowered my 91 to 1.75in barely have any neg. camber.

That's wierd because I've always heard anything over an inch. Must be different on a 1G then. I lowered my car a little under 2" and it was in DESPERATE need of a camber kit. I had brand new tires on at the time and they lasted about 5 months before the metal wires were showing. Ouch.

 

[DSM_23]

well how much of a drop would i need for the ugly fender gap to turn into a cool looking stance, and still have the car witha slant? should i juss lower the rear or is it better to lower all the springs at once?

 

[harryb]

Go with the sprint springs if you don't plan on seeing snow or larger puddles. I run the H&R sport's and the fender gap still bugs me. Also, you'll want to get Whiteline Bushing's from Mofugas. They're adjustable, so just get your car realigned after it's lowerd and you shouldn't have any trouble with camber. The Whiteline bushing's cost 40$ and are worth it.

 

[Grimace]

if you only lower one end youll have weigh distribution problems. do it all.

 

[DSM_23]

hey, why would i have to look out for puddles and snow? and what size drop would you guys recommend would look good for my car? i dont want hardly any fender gap