Did a quick search but didn't get much and was wondering if anyone has shots of his/her car with lowering springs (doesn't matter which one) and the OEM Turbo S Centerlock wheels. I should be getting my car next week and wanted to see the look from the side and how you all feel about the offsets (aggressive enough or not).

Thanks in advance.

 

I don't have any pics handy but I have mine lowered on stock centerlocks and H&R springs. There is zero rubbing and the offsets are not a problem at all. In fact, I think the wheels could be pushed out another 7-10mm with no problems. I have 10k miles on the drop with mixed city and highway and a 3000 mile road trip. No problems and the ride quality is just fine. With a 1 inch drop the car is sitting at stock GT3 ride height.

- Patrick

 

The lowering is awesome.

All the guys at the dealership love the look.

It's the way it should have been from the factory.

 

I put my factory wheels on 8mm ECS Tuning spacers and never rub going in and out of a really offset driveway (lowering spring simulation?)

 

Funny you mentioned that. The service advisor was asking me today about the lowering. Said it looked great!

They make spacers for centerlocks?

- Patrick

 

Woops! My TTS has the 5-lug system. I really don't understand the attraction of the CL setup. Sorry for the confusion.

I wonder if there is any difference in wheel placement between 5-lug and CL. I bet there isn't much, but I have no idea.

 

What color?

 

I WISH they made spacers for CL wheels...

 

Vic55, can't wait to see it. I'm planning on throwing TechArt springs on my TTS when it comes in - just trying to do some research on the difference between TechArt vs. GMG. I too would love to see some pix

 

Here's a couple;

warning: massive pics







TechArt springs.

-Hamad

 

 

There's something I like about GMG springs a bit more than Techart, the GMG springs feel perfectly level, rear and front, it's almost flat. Gives a bit of a better look imo.

Whereas the Techarts(ones I have) the front end looks lower than the rear, I haven't driven the GMGs though. Can someone tell me I'm not the only one that sees this?

A bit off topic ^ but something that crossed my mind after seeing both pics!

-Hamad

 

my car is lowered with GMG springs. i like the way the look, i would prefer coilover but i havent found anything

 

Painted letters on the tires are cool, looks like a Hot Wheels car!

 

Thanks for delivering guys... yeah I too wish there was some sort of spacer option for the CL's as their offsets are not all too aggressive. But based on the pics here, I think Ill be just fine.

So the whole GMG vs Techart thing has me intrigued. I don't want a rake on my car so is that really the case with Tech vs GMG?.

William- as you might suspect it will be Carrera White but there is an outside shot at Sapphire Blue or GT Silver.


Also I just got a quote for 1800 for install, springs, and alignment.... does this seem heavy? (assume the springs are 595)