Cant turn lowering bolts
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Belleville Mich.
Nothing better then DIY!
We knew you could do it! Any one that is about to lower their car should start w/ the front first. Get it at the desired height, then do the rear which compared to the front is a walk in the park. Good job. 
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Indiana
Ok my car has f45 by the way. I went for spirited drive and then remeasured. I got one full inch out of the front and didnt get any from the rear. The front was just way too low although it looked awesome, the gap was perfect. I raised the front a few turns and then on the rear I turned the bolts til there were no threads showing and went for another drive. I measured again and the front raised 1/4 inch which made it 3/4 inch lower than stock and the rear droppped 1/4 inch from stock. Im sure the rear will settle some more though and then I will make more adjustments if need be before I get it alligned which is needed because it doesnt drive perfectly straight right now.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Katy TX
St. Jude Donor '12
I just did mine two weekends ago after 6+ years of the monster gap. I had over 3.5 inches of gap between the fender and the tire. Now it's much nicer. I use the water bottle test. If you can get a water bottle between the tire and fender it's too much.
Mine's a daily driver, so lower on the stock bolts is good for me. I got about 3/4 drop all around. Back may need to come down a little more at some point.
For all the guru's -- not meaning to highjack but probably helpful to OP too -- what happens when you lower the rear more than you lower the front? It changes the angle of the car. Are there any negative effects????
chris
Mine's a daily driver, so lower on the stock bolts is good for me. I got about 3/4 drop all around. Back may need to come down a little more at some point.
For all the guru's -- not meaning to highjack but probably helpful to OP too -- what happens when you lower the rear more than you lower the front? It changes the angle of the car. Are there any negative effects????
chris
