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Old 14 October 2012, 09:27 PM
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hi guys bought a 2004 blob eye wrx last month, just purchased 18" wheels this weekend , just need to lower the car down a bit now for a better look, any advise on, what drop i need to go for on this or which springs to use , cheers
Old 14 October 2012, 10:15 PM
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There are some prodrive lowering springs on ebay, which give about a 30mm drop i think, not sure if they will fit a wrx though.

Could go quite cheap,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...00790540547%26
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whats the lowest i should drop it now iv fitted 18" rims to the car..
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anybody......
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I've dropped my bug WRX 50mm with 8x18 Rotas fitted. An offset of ET48 caused no rubbing and with the rear arches rolled I've been able to fit 12mm spacers. There's plenty of room under the newage arches as long as you don't go mad with the wheel width/offset
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You need to decide whats more important for you, looks or handling. By lowering to much you will lose the handling, youll have to neutralize it "bump steer" kit your drivqbility will be **** basicaly as there will be no suspension travel, so it wont absorb the bumps and other stuff on the road. By putting the spacer unless their hubercentric your beerings will go sooner and the feel of the car will be wobly. Doo a search on here "Arnie_1" . Youll find some good advice on suspension , camber etc. hope that helps...

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