2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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Wingnut
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2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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Does anyone have a picture of a base vibe with a 2" drop? I'm trying to decide whether to do a 1.3 or a 2. Not sure and not sure what it would look like.
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KITT222
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

Post by KITT222 »

I have a 1.75" (allegedly) drop with Canuck springs. If you would currently measure your front and rear wheel well heights with a tape measure I could measure mine and get exact numbers. Then use a jack to lift the Vibe to an only 1.3" drop, for comparison.
Wingnut
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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If yours is dropped 1.75 then I think I will go with a full 2. I like the low low look.
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Mods: Sound system, 18" Excel MR7 Rims, 225 40 R18 tires ACT 4 puck clutch.

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dinopiratedavid
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

Post by dinopiratedavid »

This is a picture of mine, the silver one, on a 2 inch drop with Tein S springs and a stock Vibe I found at our college lol. Hope it helps some!

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Wingnut
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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Yes that does! That's exactly the height I'm looking for. Thank you and nice vibe man!
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Mods: Sound system, 18" Excel MR7 Rims, 225 40 R18 tires ACT 4 puck clutch.

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KITT222
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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I love the lowered & steelies look.

I have a similar comparison shot

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Wingnut
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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That looks great to! Isn't your 1.7 though? Not even a huge difference. Kind of hard to tell.
2004 Vibe 5 speed with factory oem body kit and wings.
Mods: Sound system, 18" Excel MR7 Rims, 225 40 R18 tires ACT 4 puck clutch.

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KITT222
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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Yeah, it really is. Where is Illinois are you? I could make a quick stop tomorrow while driving to Erie, and you could check it out.
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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Huntley, IL off I-90. 45 miles west of the city of Chicago. If your coming through this way shoot me a personal message and I'll give you my number.
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Mods: Sound system, 18" Excel MR7 Rims, 225 40 R18 tires ACT 4 puck clutch.

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dinopiratedavid
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

Post by dinopiratedavid »

Technically I believe the tein s springs are rated at a 1.9 inch drop but are advertised at 2, so you won't be able to tell much of a difference between 1.7 and 1.9. Thanks shes my baby :) what rear number do you have on yours wingnut? I like it lol
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Wingnut
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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Believe it or not, its not lowered. ;)
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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Sorry meant rear bumper.. dang auto correct made it number
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Wingnut
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Re: 2" drop versus 1.3" drop?

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I have the factory oem rear bumper upgrade and side skirts and front bumper upgrades.
2004 Vibe 5 speed with factory oem body kit and wings.
Mods: Sound system, 18" Excel MR7 Rims, 225 40 R18 tires ACT 4 puck clutch.

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