Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
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RE: Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
if you get springs, you should really get shocks too. Im not sure where the cut off would be, but ill just say for arguement sake > 1". Your shocks/struts may last a year or less on the stocks if you go lower. If you factor in cost of shocks also, thats another $350-500 added on top of the springs. VMaxx coilovers from stratmosphere are only $650 and which makes affording some coilovers more reasonable.
Like i said on replacing the struts, im not sure what the magical # is but i feel the hotchicks .9 drop should be OK on stock struts/shocks.
Like i said on replacing the struts, im not sure what the magical # is but i feel the hotchicks .9 drop should be OK on stock struts/shocks.
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RE: Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
I am debating whether or not to replace the shocks/struts. I probably will. The car has just under 31k on the clock and OEM struts/shocks are usually done by 40k tops. I love Konis. I've had them on Miatas and BMWs that I've had. Anyone here have any experience with them on the TT?
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RE: Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
ORIGINAL: cincyTT
if you get springs, you should really get shocks too. Im not sure where the cut off would be, but ill just say for arguement sake > 1". Your shocks/struts may last a year or less on the stocks if you go lower. If you factor in cost of shocks also, thats another $350-500 added on top of the springs. VMaxx coilovers from stratmosphere are only $650 and which makes affording some coilovers more reasonable.
Like i said on replacing the struts, im not sure what the magical # is but i feel the hotchicks .9 drop should be OK on stock struts/shocks.
if you get springs, you should really get shocks too. Im not sure where the cut off would be, but ill just say for arguement sake > 1". Your shocks/struts may last a year or less on the stocks if you go lower. If you factor in cost of shocks also, thats another $350-500 added on top of the springs. VMaxx coilovers from stratmosphere are only $650 and which makes affording some coilovers more reasonable.
Like i said on replacing the struts, im not sure what the magical # is but i feel the hotchicks .9 drop should be OK on stock struts/shocks.
So far I have only seen people recommend these. Can anyone confirm how the ride is vs stock, and at what height your riding? I want coilovers because I want to make the car look stock when I sell it in a year or so, I assume I will be able to do that with these, yes?
Thanks
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From: South Florida
RE: Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
ORIGINAL: beefyosito
I am debating whether or not to replace the shocks/struts. I probably will. The car has just under 31k on the clock and OEM struts/shocks are usually done by 40k tops. I love Konis. I've had them on Miatas and BMWs that I've had. Anyone here have any experience with them on the TT?
I am debating whether or not to replace the shocks/struts. I probably will. The car has just under 31k on the clock and OEM struts/shocks are usually done by 40k tops. I love Konis. I've had them on Miatas and BMWs that I've had. Anyone here have any experience with them on the TT?
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From: the BEACH, NJ
RE: Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
i have this:
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=2705
its a mild drop, feels stock, and havent had to worry about potholes or clearance on anything.
im NOT running a KMAC kit or control arms, and everything seems fine. maybe someday i will get the 1/2 KMAC kit for the rear but so far so good without it.
love it!
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=2705
its a mild drop, feels stock, and havent had to worry about potholes or clearance on anything.
im NOT running a KMAC kit or control arms, and everything seems fine. maybe someday i will get the 1/2 KMAC kit for the rear but so far so good without it.
love it!
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RE: Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
ORIGINAL: .clipse
way to revive a 1 year old topic!
anyways i have H&R Reds (race set, 2" drop) on stock shocks and no kmac kit! bahaha
way to revive a 1 year old topic!
anyways i have H&R Reds (race set, 2" drop) on stock shocks and no kmac kit! bahaha
Now no one can yell at the new guy for not searching! Uh.. I am somewhat hijacking the thread though - oh well.Thanks for the info. How is the ride vs stock?
Mobius97 Date 4/4/2008 9:17:56 AM
HR coilovers here.....no wheel gap at all but I do need some spacers to bring the wheel flush.
HR coilovers here.....no wheel gap at all but I do need some spacers to bring the wheel flush.
Anyone here with Vmaxx?
TIA
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RE: Want to lower my TT 3/4" or so
Elitte has them (but just sold the car for an s4). The ride is good but softer than most coilovers/spings. If you want a stiffer ride, get something like bilsteins or konis.