Question on a 2009 Vibe 1.2 or a 1.8 drop ???

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vancityvibe
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Question on a 2009 Vibe 1.2 or a 1.8 drop ???

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Question on a 2009 Vibe 1.2 or a 1.8 drop ???Keeping my 16' SLR rims on... just wondering how low should I go without ruining my ride. Do I need more than just springs on a 1.8 drop???Any suggetsions??? PS: Please keep winter in mind.
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Sounds like you'd like the TRD springs. That's what I'd recommend. I don't think you'll need to replace the stock dampers with that mild of a drop.
1997 Civic EX sedan w/auto trans2001 Accord EX sedan w/5-spd manual2009 Vibe 2.4L w/5-spd manual, sunroof, monsoon, GT spoiler, Magnaflow muffler and rolled SS tip, lowered on H-Tech springs, window tint, debadged (save the red arrow!).
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So you figuer just changing the springs with a 1.8 drop everything will be ok, no need to change anything else with stock wheels?... well I have rims but I used the rubber that came with the car.
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Post by Kincaid »

Any idea if the rims' offset pushes the wheels out much more than stock? I have the optional 17" wheels and I did not think I'd need to worry about clearance on them even with the 2" drop (or more!) that I want to get.
1997 Civic EX sedan w/auto trans2001 Accord EX sedan w/5-spd manual2009 Vibe 2.4L w/5-spd manual, sunroof, monsoon, GT spoiler, Magnaflow muffler and rolled SS tip, lowered on H-Tech springs, window tint, debadged (save the red arrow!).
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