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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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I was looking at after market parts and came across a kit that would lower the suspesion an inch. Has anyone been there?
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Spend a few minutes and search for lowering suspension. Lots of good info that will help educate you.

IMHO start with dropping the rear first. Keep a little rake in the setup. Drive and enjoy..
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I've done this. The rear is easy the front not so much. Car definitely looks better
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Lowering the front is not hard....However, lowering the rear is so simple on a C4 it makes the front look difficult.

How far do you want to drop it. You can lower the front about 1 inch without pulling the spring but for a decent drop the spring has to come out.

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Aboatguy that doesn't cause any problems with turning?

Does it affect ride quality a lot?
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Aboatguy that doesn't cause any problems with turning?

Does it affect ride quality a lot?
No not with stock tire sizes.......and no I did not notice a change in ride quality ....However, you missed the most important thing..... a quality 4 wheel alignment when done.
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Originally Posted by aboatguy
However, you missed the most important thing..... a quality 4 wheel alignment when done.
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Originally Posted by aboatguy
Lowering the front is not hard....However, lowering the rear is so simple on a C4 it makes the front look difficult.

How far do you want to drop it. You can lower the front about 1 inch without pulling the spring but for a decent drop the spring has to come out.

How do you drop the front without removing the front spring?
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