Hey Guys,
I wanted to know if its a bad idea to lower only the front end of my 96 gs. the equipment are as follows:
- Suspension Techniques springs with a 3" drop
- fairly new Monroe Struts
Any guesses would be much appreciated
Thanks
Lowering only the front end
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Re: Lowering only the front end
Yes, it is a bad idea.
First, because that would displace part of the car's weight to the front, in a car that's already nose heavy.
Second, because that would modify your suspension geometry (initially your caster, and your anti-squat), and your handling will suffer.
Third, because that'll modify (read "screw") the car's aerodynamics, creating, among other undesirables, a lot of turbulence under the car, which will also ruin your handling, especially at high speed.
And fourth, because it'd look like cr@p.![Throw Up :throwup:](./images/smilies/throwup.gif)
I'm sure there are other reasons that now escape me...
Hope that helps.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
First, because that would displace part of the car's weight to the front, in a car that's already nose heavy.
Second, because that would modify your suspension geometry (initially your caster, and your anti-squat), and your handling will suffer.
Third, because that'll modify (read "screw") the car's aerodynamics, creating, among other undesirables, a lot of turbulence under the car, which will also ruin your handling, especially at high speed.
And fourth, because it'd look like cr@p.
![Throw Up :throwup:](./images/smilies/throwup.gif)
I'm sure there are other reasons that now escape me...
Hope that helps.
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: Lowering only the front end
Although, they do make kits that lower more in the front than the rear. That would be a good option for you.
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Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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