is it possible to lower the car 1-1.5" while retaining the stock shocks? im worried they will blow up or crap out

 

Dont do it...
stock shocks cant handle the higher spring rate...
get some aftermarket shcks.. or better yet - Coilovers

 

^^^ agree. im lowered with just MTM springs and even though it looks nice, it handles like crap. ill be replacing them hopefully this winter while its off the road with a set of h&r C/o's.

 

Mmmmmm coilovers...
youre gonna love 'em
are the H&R's adjustable for dampening etc... ?

 

Why? If you do, chances are your shocks are wearing out or gone now, so you would have to
pay for the install twice.

Get a cheap coil over kit, or a cheap shock/spring combo.

It will also ride much nicer with a matched kit.

 

You could cut the springs.... but I hate that. Just get some coilovers, H&R doesn't have adjustable dampening so keep that in mind. Stasis is the best IMO for performance but pricey.

 

yea i figured shocks wouldnt last, i should assume that with all cars. ill just be saving for a spring/shock package then

 

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post some pics when u get it lowered !

 

turbo buddha - do you have the H&R coilovers? or the vogland, and are the adjustable? what do you have them set at in your sig?

 

I have the vogtlands....The dampening etc. are pre-adjusted - so u can only adjust height.

i had it adjusted a few times since I've had it so Im not exactly
sure how low its at right now... I prolly about 1.5" - 2" .. i had to roll the front fenders,
cuz I was rubbing real bad.