Stance, lowering, and offset
#16
Nordschleife Master
Looks like you haven't done spacers yet. See how the top of the wheel looks tucked in after the drop compared to the before picture?
#17
Three Wheelin'
Actually i have 12 inch rears with an offset that is equivalent to 17mm spacers added to stock wheels. I think once i get an alignment with less camber it will look perfect. Also the tire is stretched out more because of the 12 inch rim. Wish i had gotten 325's instead of 305s
#18
Rennlist Member
Ah, that results a -2 step in tire size which explains the unusual slope of the sidewalls. I don't know how much it would end up costing you, but you could consider selling the existing tires if they are relatively fresh at a loss (possibly a significant one though) and get the 325s. Your ride, handling, and look would be greatly improved though. The wheel lips would be better protected against rash as well.
I like the wheel choice greatly: style, color, and width! Would look great with the beefier tires. What are they?
I like the wheel choice greatly: style, color, and width! Would look great with the beefier tires. What are they?
#19
Rennlist Member
They look like Ray rims.
#22
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Great reference picture, thanks for the effort. You did the work yourself?
#23
I'd like to lower my car also, but I have the factory aero kit and the roads in my town are terrible. I already scrape occasionally, but can probably deal with that. What concerns me is ride quality. I've ridden in lowered cars before (not porches) and the ride was really bumpy. When I put the car in sport mode, with how bad the roads are here in New Orleans, I always turn off the stiffer suspension because it bounces too much.
Can anyone who has lowered their car with springs (or damptronics, however I don't really want to spend $3k+) comment on the ride quality. Is regular mode with springs similar to sport mode without? Worse? Better?
Thanks
Can anyone who has lowered their car with springs (or damptronics, however I don't really want to spend $3k+) comment on the ride quality. Is regular mode with springs similar to sport mode without? Worse? Better?
Thanks