Lowering only the front end

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jollybengali
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Lowering only the front end

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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
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Inodoro Pereyra
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Re: Lowering only the front end

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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. :throwup:

I'm sure there are other reasons that now escape me...
Hope that helps. :)
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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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