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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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Any problems after lowering an evo?

Thinking about lowering my ride. Has anyone had problems after lowering at the car wash or on regular driveways? I was at the car wash today and it looked as if I might have an issue if I drop it.
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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If you own an evo, you may wanna go post this same question on the evo boards. You should get more responses from fellow evo owners who will know more.
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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my bad
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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nope...stuck a full JIC coilover suspension on. No problems at all...the only ones I had were my fault and have since been fixed.
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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I don;t know if mine will fit on the carwash rail....my is dropped really far though...i doubt you would have any problems with regular springs...or coilovers adjusted alittle higher than mine. Its not a big deal for me...because the only time my car sees a carwash is in the winter when its snowing. For regular driveways I just have to slow down a little and go up at an angle....it really no problem though...you should be going over curbs at 20 mph anyways right? lol
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Hey Killa,

How's the ride with those JIC's? Got a pic?

-Robert
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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The ride is actually really good....i don;t really remember what the stock ride felt like anymore....but I remember feeling like it rode better at lower speeds. Handling was definitely improved. I just got home from college for winter break and don't have a pic on this computer, but will be taking some here in a couple days when my TB exhaust and Xede get here. I'll post some then.
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