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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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I am getting a set of 20" rims for my TT and I am not sure what kind of drop would be appropriate. I think Eiback springs measure out at 1.2" and there is a company called dropzone that does 1.8" Coilovers are not an option as of yet, i just want to lower the car enough so that the car doesnt look jacked up because of the size of the rims. Plus I would like to avoid rubbing as much as possible. Any suggestions?
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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you better get at least 2" of drop.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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by the way, what wheels did you buy?
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Default I don't think you'll be dropping too much with 20's

IMO they're too big for the car..
and I don't think they'll fit into the wheelwell with the car lowered
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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"This isn't the 'zilla you're looking for, now move along"
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/93421/img_3339.jpg">

i think it could be pulled off with a nice drop and a wheel that has a stepped lip.
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108661/g35_gallery_s22_pic_6.sized.1.jpg"></center><p>These.
The pic has them on a g35
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/108661/img_3339.jpg"></center><p>Think again.
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Default Sorry bud, I just don't think it is practical. I drive on 19's with less than

a finger between my fender and tire. I am dropped 1.8 and I find it annoying at times.

Pending where you live and how you drive, you will not like the ride whatsoever.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Default Re: Sorry bud, I just don't think it is practical. I drive on 19's with less than

These are cruising wheels only. My daily drivers are a set of 18" DPE R16s.
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