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Old 05-03-2016, 12:29 PM
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I have lowered my 991 on KW H.A.S. The car is currently 5MM lower than SPASM. The ride and handling is great, but I certainly dont wan't to car to look to low. Is the current height too low?












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I think that ride height is just about perfect. I have my eye on the KW H.A.S. as well but still undecided. Hmmm....

Can you also share your wheel specs (widths + offset) as well?
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I would be very happy with your results---the stance of your car looks purposeful---not too low---certainly people will know that your car has a performance look---
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Definitely doesn't look too low to me. Spacers wouldn't hurt though. Give the wheel a flusher look.
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I wanted to NOT like your wheels after the first pic... they look fantastic on the car!
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There is no right or wrong answer here. It's what you like. For me, the rear is sitting a bit too low for my tastes, but this is like asking whether the color of your car is right. If you like it and it rides good, all is good.
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Originally Posted by R_Rated
I wanted to NOT like your wheels after the first pic... they look fantastic on the car!
I like the wheels also, what are they?
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
There is no right or wrong answer here. It's what you like. For me, the rear is sitting a bit too low for my tastes, but this is like asking whether the color of your car is right. If you like it and it rides good, all is good.
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What do you do about speed bumps? Take them at an angle? Avoid them at all costs?
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Looks like a great stance. i do agree spacers will help fill up the wheel well a bit. But the height looks very good. I was also considering the KW HAS. Who did the install and how much if you don't mind sharing.?
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Yeah, needs spacers now. Wheels look too tucked under.
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Getting a little low for my taste, but Archimedes is totally right. Keep the original wheels and parts in case you ever want to sell though!
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Originally Posted by -Ryan-
Definitely doesn't look too low to me. Spacers wouldn't hurt though. Give the wheel a flusher look.
yeah was thinking the same thing, especially on the front picture, the lower stance makes the recessed wheel exaggerated a bit. Spacers would even things out and make it look more filled. Not sure if that will affect the suspension travel though.
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I don't know that the wheel offset is wrong. The lip of the rim seems to be flush with the body. To me the tires look too narrow. I don't like the rolled over sidewall look. That look belongs on the "Hella Flush" crowd cars. I prefer a flat to slight inside roll. A pictire straight down the side of the car would help.


As for the height, IMO, if it drags on driveways and speed bumps it's to low. The look and tire to body gap looks good.
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That clock is hard to read.


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