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Nov 20, 2012 | 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ATL97gts

Lately I've noticed that my car sits front end high. I measured from the ground to the fender arch 26.0 rear 26.75+ front. Ideally the car would be level and maybe a touch lower. I don't race or track. Is there a reasonably priced option to accomplish this? I've heard lowering these cars even a small amount tears up tires. Lowering spring kits all say -1inch front and rear. Based on this starting point the front needs to come down more.

BTW -- 01 996tt, stock wheels and tire sizes.. I do plan to move to 19's with the 315/25-19 and 225/35-19 combo relatively soon. (maybe at the same time)

This is not unusual on a stock suspension, although the proper measuring points are as mentioned by Macster (above). I would not just put lowering springs. They don't improve handling that much and will accelerate the wear on the stock shocks. The labor and alignment are the same as going with coilovers. Bilsteins are fine for the street. Do not attempt to achieve too radical of a drop or the rear eccentrics will not be able to adjust for too much toe in or negative camber. In regards to 19" wheels, be prepared to have the rear wheel arch lips rolled. You can also run 235 on the front without rubbing.