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Old 05-24-2011, 11:56 AM   #1
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You were rubbing the underside of the bumper on the road? Just on regular twisties? That's really surprising.
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Old 05-24-2011, 12:32 PM   #2
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Well, to be fair, it was only when the combination of a rise in the road + cornering load made the outer corner of the nose rub. It was like riding a roller-coaster, very fun

P.S. - just don't go "off", nothing but trees, rocks, and ditches.
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Old 05-24-2011, 01:26 PM   #3
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Don't do it, you will wreck your cars handling!

Seriously though these cars are extremely sensitive to changes in balance and ride height. If you want it lower do it right with a set of adjustable coilovers and have it professionally set up by a shop that knows these cars well. A quickie, shade tree, DIY spring change often results in nasty handling and bump steer issues.

Driving these cars is supposed to be fun, not a PITA because it skips like a stone all over the place.
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Seriously though these cars are extremely sensitive to changes in balance and ride height. If you want it lower do it right with a set of adjustable coilovers and have it professionally set up by a shop that knows these cars well. A quickie, shade tree, DIY spring change often results in nasty handling and bump steer issues.

Driving these cars is supposed to be fun, not a PITA because it skips like a stone all over the place.
Ditto Ditto !
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