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I wanna to lower my ride but I need your recommendations pls.? Thank you in advance.

I forget what you have: Base, GT or AWD?

I have Tein S type and I have a 2.5" +/- and I love them and as an added bonus here is a link for the install http://matrixowners.com/forums...rings of springs.easy install few hours. I did it in my driveway the lower you go the rougher the ride.

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Tein S-Tech $130.00 shipping incl. on Ebay.

I agree with Tein as well. I have H-techs, not as low a drop, but not too hard either. S-techs are great and not too expensive.

It really depends on what kind of drop you want to get. I have had Eibach Pro-kits, Springtech lowering springs, and Hotchkis lowering springs. Eibach had the smallest drop, while Hotchkis had the biggest drop. Comfort is a big deal when you do this as well. The lower you go the harsher your ride quality will be.

Hey dude, Thanks for the GOOD KB.

Wat abt 2 inches drop, i guess that's not to low but its also depend on my current shock . Do I have to replace the current stock shocks.If 2 inches drop, will it still maintain the comfort ride even though my car on 5 pax. Any potential problem, unusual sound?Just asking. for diff opinion.

Quote, originally posted by mfivvibe »Wat abt 2 inches drop, i guess that's not to low but its also depend on my current shock . Do I have to replace the current stock shocks.If 2 inches drop, will it still maintain the comfort ride even though my car on 5 pax. Any potential problem, unusual sound?Just asking. for diff opinion.2in drop is gonna be rough, but I think you can get that from Hotchkis, Eibach Sport kit, or Tein S-techs. ST's are pretty close as well. Either way, if you go that low your gonna have a rougher ride, and if you get bigger rims with smaller tires, it's gonna get even rougher. You shouldn't have to change anything else with any of these, though, you just have to cut your bump-stop shorter.

Quote, originally posted by mfivvibe » Do I have to replace the current stock shocks.Any potential problem, unusual sound?Just asking. for diff opinion.shocks replace - nope, but an alignment check after about a week or 2 is recommendedpotential problems - none so farunusual sounds- nopeI'm going on 4 years for mine

Scherry2, I realised you stick to 16" & yur ride look cool after dropped.

I think I'll stick to 16" it doesn't seem as rough with a little more sidewall.and thank you

17" actually makes my car sit a little higher believe it or not.But not a rough ride really even on the 17" tires. Full passanger load or not. I'll never go back to stock. Dropped on Tein is good.

I dropped mine 2", the ride is a little harsher, especially if you hit a pothole or bad bump. but the handling payoff is more than worth it. I got those springs off of Ebay for $120.00 shipped. Can't complain so far.

I went with the progress technology lowering springs from P-tuning.com.....160.00 with free shipping....ok yes i know it's more but i'm happier buying something from a company than ebay when it comes to my suspension. It lowered my vibe roughly 2 inches. Ride is pretty good....feel more bumps, but it's not too bad...I also went with 17" wheels too.