Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

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So Cal Mark
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Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

Postby So Cal Mark » Sat Apr 29, 2017 12:26 am

Here are some side-by-side pics of a stock height Spider next to one with Vogtland lowering springs;
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Re: Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

Postby RRoller123 » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:02 am

Looks really nice, but if we did that here in New England the car would be toast within a couple of days. Wonderful roads here. :roll:
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Re: Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

Postby So Cal Mark » Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:02 am

the Vogtland springs bring the car to the Euro ride height and are progressive
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Re: Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

Postby Akgriffith » Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:29 am

Love that lower look. Adding this to my wish list. What's the height difference without the bumpers?
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Re: Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

Postby whiteonyx » Tue May 09, 2017 4:11 pm

how easy is it to fit new front and rear shocks and springs as an amateur mechanic, any tips or advice please.

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Re: Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

Postby MIGHTY 8 » Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:17 pm

whiteonyx wrote:how easy is it to fit new front and rear shocks and springs as an amateur mechanic, any tips or advice please.


It's really not that complicated. Caveat being, with the proper tools, and a good study of the few pages out of,the maintenance manual. I want to say Spring compressors are needed for the front, and the rear was really super simple.

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Re: Comparison; Stock vs Lowered

Postby dreavis » Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:45 pm

It's amazing how a small change makes such a bid difference. The lower cars looks a meaner and faster.

What does this transformation cost? Parts & labor


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