So i bought my X about 1 month ago and been wanting to add some upgrades. I was going to buy the pro kit lowering springs but i think my car may be dropped what do you guys think?? The previous owner said its not and they are stock but my car sits a lot lower them my friends X and since i haven't had a X for long idk how low they really sit stock .

CAR: 2008 evolution GSR 46k

WHEELS: ROTA TORQUE 18.0 OFFSET WHEELS ON 255/40/R18 TIRES






HERES THE CAR WITH THE SAME WHEELS BEFORE I DID THEM BLACK

 

Definitely looks lowered to me. The front has a huge gap stock. Yours does not

 

Best way to know is to check the springs. Try comparing the springs with your friend's evo.

 

I checked the springs and there black and just have white lettering numbers i tried to see if there was a brand name but no luck .

 

maybe it is stock and he cut it

 

I think its stock and your larger sidewall tires make the car look a little lower. (255/40 vs 245/40)

 

that's a good thought but that is absolutely lowered...Eibach and Racecomp make black springs...my guess is Eibach Pro Kit

 

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This could factor in a little bit but it definitely looks lowered.

 

Check the bolts on top of your struts and see if they've been wrenched. I also think it looks like lowering springs on all corners. Looks good though!

 

id go with pro-kit as my guess also.

 

I'm on 255/40/18's as well with the eibach pro kit and powder coated black stock wheels...I will try and upload a pic today to help you compare....to me personally, it's most likely the all black wheels with larger sidewall that make it look slammed.
Off topic..what kind of carbon fiber trunk is that? seibon?? I am looking around for one that has the fast key button on the trunk included....Most of the ones I see online don't have a spot for the fast key trunk button.

 

thanks for all the response guys i dont wanna buy springs and find out my car was lowered haha and its a seibon trunk .

 

I don't think its a Eibach Pro kit as a pro kit is quite low (1 1/2 finger gap in back 2 finger up front)

Here is mine, angle does not help really. maybe try measuring from the axle center line to the top of the fender and compare that to your buddy's...

If you really want to know. Take one shock/spring completely out of the car and inspect it, then you will know for sure. The rear is easier to remove then the fronts, will take you 30min.


The Eibach pro springs do say 'Eibach' on them

 

Thats definitely lowered. My buddy bought a brand new X middle of summer and his is still stock ride height and your car is a lot lower.

 

his height looks spot on with yours sir...car looks good btw!