Notices
09+ Lancer Ralliart General Discuss any generalized technical factory turbocharged Ralliart related topics that may not fit into the other forums.

Lancer 08+ Lowering Springs DO work on new RA

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:48 PM
  #1  
C2Rally's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolving Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 261
Likes: 1
From: Kelowna, CANADA
Lancer 08+ Lowering Springs DO work on new RA

I installed the T1R lowering springs designed for the Lancer 08+ and they fit just fine! however the drop might be a little more than I wanted. Measured from stock front at 27.5 inch front and 27inch rear. Springs installed; Front 25.75inch and Rear 26inch

Therefore totaling front 1.75 inch drop
Rear 1.00 inch drop

I expect a little settling to happen over the next short while so it may be just a tad more. For reference I have 16in winters and there is still a 1.5 finger gap on the fender now. T1R states 1.2 inch drop on the 08+ lancer

Last edited by C2Rally; Dec 1, 2008 at 09:11 AM. Reason: spelling
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 10:11 PM
  #2  
lamsimon's Avatar
Newbie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: vancouver.bc
post some pic
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2008 | 10:43 PM
  #3  
C2Rally's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolving Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 261
Likes: 1
From: Kelowna, CANADA
Stock height


T1R Lowered Height


The Height has already settled a little more than that on my drive home tonight. It is LOW now.

Last edited by C2Rally; Dec 2, 2008 at 11:42 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 04:47 AM
  #4  
EsRt2evo's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 539
Likes: 0
From: Pgh, PA to Orl, FL
Originally Posted by C2Rally
Stock height
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...ringhieght.jpg

T1R Lowered Height
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...ringheight.jpg

The Height has already settled a little more than that on my drive home tonight. It is LOW now.
Could it be from the added weight of the RA over the Lancer?
Reply
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 07:43 AM
  #5  
Robevo RS's Avatar
Evolved Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,535
Likes: 60
From: Park Ridge N.J.
so that is mean the stock evo X springs will work on it too...
And that will be a lot cheaper from the forum
But i'm curious, how much actually the X springs would lower it?
Like an inch around?
Reply
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 07:21 PM
  #6  
akc001's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: canada
looking hot man! I don't know if i'm going to bother lowering mine. Ive ground the front a couple times already stock.
Reply
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:23 PM
  #7  
C2Rally's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolving Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 261
Likes: 1
From: Kelowna, CANADA
It is pretty low but I had a successful day today not hitting the ground anywhere I put on about 70miles with hwy and city parking and driving. I rechecked today and its about a 2 finger gap on front and 1.5 finger on the back. this is with 16in rim with 60series 225.
It is pretty bouncy though. I will be investing in proper coilovers when available, that have the right valving in the shocks to control the stiffer spring. Still I"m pretty satisfied as it has really controlled the body roll compared to stock, When swaybars are availible I"ll add those too! But for right now, it looks really really nice!
Reply
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 06:02 PM
  #8  
dD Spikey's Avatar
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, Canada
Looks good! I like the winter tire/wheel setup too
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 06:10 PM
  #9  
hernandez706's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
so the evo springs work on the car?! lol
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 06:14 PM
  #10  
pltek's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,245
Likes: 0
From: 2 places
but the spring rates are not matched, your struts will wear out quickly + the height, not the best in the winter
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 06:40 PM
  #11  
gsr0801's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
From: Bronx, NY, Miami, FL
DO it, but with a lip kit and some shoes you will be killing it.
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:02 PM
  #12  
mmartahus's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,741
Likes: 0
From: Boston
clean the car and take some more pics
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:10 PM
  #13  
hernandez706's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
I'm interested because I think the car is too high as is. I live in miami, FL so winter is pretty much non existent. The only thing i'm worried about is stiffness. I don't want the car to be bouncing all over the place.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 01:31 PM
  #14  
jRox's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,498
Likes: 1
From: Union, NJ
^then dont purchase springs.

look into getting coilovers.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:57 PM
  #15  
hernandez706's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
I had springs in my 04 IS300 and it was just fine.
Reply




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:04 PM.