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wanting to lower my car

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im an idiot when it comes to this stuff, what do i need to do?
'94 mx3 with 17's
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google
mx3 H&R or Eibach, bob's your uncle
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red17 wrote:im an idiot when it comes to this stuff, what do i need to do?
'94 mx3 with 17's
Invest in 3-4 GS lips, you WILL need them. ;(
Edit: You have 17" wheels? You will barely be able to drop her a half inch without hitting them on your fenders... If I'm not mistaken.
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no issues with 17's at all. just make sure they are the correct offset
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RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:no issues with 17's at all. just make sure they are the correct offset
Argh, I'm still a noob. ;(
Daily:
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP

Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP

First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
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MrMazda92 wrote:
RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:no issues with 17's at all. just make sure they are the correct offset
Argh, I'm still a noob. ;(
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_-Night-Shade-_ wrote:
MrMazda92 wrote:
RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:no issues with 17's at all. just make sure they are the correct offset
Argh, I'm still a noob. ;(
LOLOLOLOL!
No soup for you!
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'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP

Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP

First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
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RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:no issues with 17's at all. just make sure they are the correct offset
4 x 100 IIRC
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mazdags94 wrote:
RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:no issues with 17's at all. just make sure they are the correct offset
4 x 100 IIRC
that's not offset that's the spacing between lug nuts (4 lugs, 100mm apart)
stock offset is 45mm
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lol

This is turning out to be a random fail topic.
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RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:lol

This is turning out to be a random fail topic.

I didn't lol till this comment... awesome thread.
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Re: wanting to lower my car

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Evo_Spec wrote:
mazdags94 wrote:
RS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:no issues with 17's at all. just make sure they are the correct offset
4 x 100 IIRC
that's not offset that's the spacing between lug nuts (4 lugs, 100mm apart)
stock offset is 45mm
Me = FAIL (on this topic)

Lol, I should have kept my mouth shut when I initially wasn't sure about my answer :lol: :x
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