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Old 04-22-2011 | 01:32 PM
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Stupid idea or genius??

Ok, yo don't have to answer that..

So I was in the bathroom sitting on my porcelain throne and a light bulb turned on. *ding!

A little background info....
As of now I'm on Eibachs and 20x9.5 and 20x10.5 GT30 wheels with 255/35 and 285/30 Yoko. S.Drives.

I have no wheel gap right now whatsoever, however, I do rub in the rears on occasion when going up/down on angles and bumps and dips.



My idea is this...

If I am somehow able to get my hands on a set of coilovers **ONLY FOR THE REARS**, and adjust the height in the back by 1/2 or 2/3 of an inch. Yes, sort of like a California drop.

I am more than happy with how my front is dropped, just want the rears to be a little higher.

Suggestions???.. . . . . thoughts??
Old 04-22-2011 | 02:30 PM
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Where do you propose to buy only a set of rear coilovers? Why not just buy a full set like everyone else?
Old 04-22-2011 | 06:45 PM
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Bro, the rear is already higher enough, you're rubbing with 285's? Have you shaved your rear bumper bracket? I'm sure that will be the easiest way out. If not, then run 275's, which I had no rubbing issues at all with.
Old 04-22-2011 | 06:55 PM
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what are the offsets for the wheel?
Old 04-22-2011 | 07:13 PM
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+1 just buy a set of coilovers and be done..
Old 05-04-2011 | 02:36 AM
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Sometimes you'll find people selling just two coilovers: could save some money. I remember because I would see an awesome price on coilovers and then find out that there were only two...
Old 05-04-2011 | 03:29 AM
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he can split with someone else who wants to do the exact same thing! LOL
Old 05-04-2011 | 03:48 AM
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LOL, thats what I was thinking about.

looks like you gotta be lucky to come across that kind of a deal though. I have another idea... We'll see how it'll look with Eibach fronts and stock sports springs in the back. We'll see how much of a raked stance it will have.
Old 05-04-2011 | 08:22 AM
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Do you want the rears to be a little higher or for your 285's not to rub? I think its the rubbing that seems to be your issue not really an interest is raising up your back end.

First coil overs for rears are different than for fronts so you'd be better off buying the full set and using adjustments on both front and rear to set ideal ride height. Your real issue is rubbing so keep what you have and shave the rear bumper bracket or go with 275's.
Old 05-04-2011 | 09:14 AM
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Wouldn't you be better off just taking the eibach rears off and going back to the stock springs as they are pretty low from the factory already?
Old 05-04-2011 | 09:37 AM
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+1 for putting factory springs back in the rear. When we dropped mine, it actually looked pretty good with just teh Eibach front in. Not too much higher in the rear than the front. There is no rake like a 70's muscle car to worry about, it's real subtle.
Old 05-04-2011 | 06:05 PM
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I'm thinking maybe I should just go with the front eibach springs as well?
Old 05-05-2011 | 12:02 AM
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yeah +1 on putting back the factory springs for the rears
Old 05-05-2011 | 01:08 AM
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sorry but there is noting genius about this thread. haha. Just trim your fender liner if you are rubbing.
Old 09-17-2011 | 09:17 AM
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Do you have rear active steering option in your car?
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