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Thread: So how much drop?

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    Default So how much drop?

    I was checking into the Vogtlands, however thay can't seem to tell me how much of a drop I'll most likely have with the 8 cyl instead of a 6. Does anyone have any idea what the total drop would be front and rear?

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    We'll the H&Rs and Eibachs drop it 1.3" Front & 1.0" Rear, so I'd assume its similar.

    Quote Originally Posted by Island530i
    I was checking into the Vogtlands, however thay can't seem to tell me how much of a drop I'll most likely have with the 8 cyl instead of a 6. Does anyone have any idea what the total drop would be front and rear?
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    the front on my v8 dropped more than that.


    Quote Originally Posted by DaCan23
    We'll the H&Rs and Eibachs drop it 1.3" Front & 1.0" Rear, so I'd assume its similar.
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    We had this discussion a while back. I seem to remember that you'll get another 0.5-0.75" drop with a V8.

    Jeff's car (above) is certainly lower than mine in the front (by about 0.75"), although I'm using the Sachs kit, so direct comparisons aren't appropriate. His rear ride height seems about the same as mine.
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    Jeff, any rub on that ride height?... also, which spacers are you running? 3mm or 9mm?

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    9mm spacers, wish you could get them in 20mm...lol

    nope, no rubbing ever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    9mm spacers, wish you could get them in 20mm...lol

    nope, no rubbing ever.
    Are there any long term effects on the car after you lower it?
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    Jeff, that looks really low. What springs do you have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Island530i
    Jeff, that looks really low. What springs do you have?
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    Thanks for your help again.

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