How much work is it to lower a GTS 1in.

LETHAL GTS · April 9th, 2004, 06:00 PM

How do you go about this?
Do you need to make adjustments to the shocks and springs?
Is this something I should tackle on my own?

SNKEBIT · April 9th, 2004, 07:37 PM

Grab a couple cases of Canuck beer and go trollin' for a couple "weight-challenged" heffers. Stuff one in the front seat and the other in the back!!!!!!!!!! [img]/images/graemlins/carrot[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/carrot[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/carrot[/img]

LETHAL GTS · April 9th, 2004, 08:06 PM

That wouldn't be hard to find around here!

Problem is they will drink all my beer.

Thanks for the technical advice SNAKBIT!

Any other words of wisdom......anyone........anyone?

SNKEBIT · April 9th, 2004, 08:32 PM

Glad to be of service!!!!!!!

I know it worked for SnakeBitten....... [img]/images/graemlins/smoker[/img]

**Snake Bitten** · April 9th, 2004, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SNAKBIT

Glad to be of service!!!!!!!

I know it worked for SnakeBitten....... [img]/images/graemlins/smoker[/img]

That would have violated the sacred Viper rule: NO FAT CHICKS....huge no no (pardon the pun)

LETHAL GTS · April 9th, 2004, 08:43 PM

I was kinda hoping you'd drop in on this one SB.
But I was also hoping you would have something useful to add

**Snake Bitten** · April 9th, 2004, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LETHAL GTS

I was kinda hoping you'd drop in on this one SB.
But I was also hoping you would have something useful to add

Tracy...Are we talking aggressive street and mild to moderate track? What's your budget...like I need to ask [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img]

KingViper · April 10th, 2004, 03:31 AM

I would like to know SBs take...I am thinking about doing it myself...

LETHAL GTS · April 10th, 2004, 08:54 AM

Mild track Gerald, you know the way I drive.............I think I'm at the track where ever I go.
How's your setup by the way?
Your RT.........was it lowered last time I was down? I'm thinking, yes.

**Snake Bitten** · April 10th, 2004, 11:35 AM

Well, I run Eibachs, with my Koni's one and a half turns up front and one half turn in the back...32 psi in the front tires and 26 psi in the rears

My alignment specs are:

Front Camber -1.8
Rear Camber -1.3
Front Toe is +1/8
Rear Toe is +1/4
Castor 6.0

Took me two four hour sessions to dial in those specs to perfection...Pulling your sport shims will allow you to dial the front in easier.

LETHAL GTS · April 10th, 2004, 12:14 PM

Thank you..........you have PM.

**Snake Bitten** · April 10th, 2004, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LETHAL GTS

Thank you..........you have PM.

back atcha

SNKEBIT · April 10th, 2004, 01:52 PM

What's with all this secret shit???????? [img]/images/graemlins/squint[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/squint[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/mad[/img]

opnwide · April 10th, 2004, 03:28 PM

I cut my coils. People seem to be against that these days, but there's nothing wrong with it if you do it right. 2 coils front, 1coil back dropped my car 1 1/2" on average. Looks NASTY! Front spoiler is less that 2" off the ground. This will also increase your spring rate to almost that of the eibachs, and you lose some progressiveness. I dialed 1 turn on my konis front and rear, but my rear is too tight. My friend whos been racing Beemers for 20 years suggested going full 1 1/2 up front, but the ride is already rough on the street, so I'll probably drop to 1/2 turn on the rear instead. Look at SnakeBitten's setup. He's also trying to compensate for all that torque.

If I was going to do it again, I'd go with the 1/2" lowering caps first. This may be enough for you to get that look without having to go to stiffer springs. Don't forget the allignment.

Good luck. I know its hard to get good tech on this site.

**Confrontational** · April 10th, 2004, 03:49 PM

Tracey - stop in at Archers on your way down - sit in a chair and botch at their work for an hour - poof - done...

(that is what I did anyways...)

Also had to get the chin guard on - you'd be amazed at the shit you scrape on that you never thought twice about before...

LETHAL GTS · April 10th, 2004, 04:33 PM

Greatly appreciated guys........thanks.

slicknick · April 10th, 2004, 10:35 PM

I've got nearly the exact same configuration as Snake Bitten and really enjoy it. Many complain about the rough or bouncy ride in the Eibachs, but I feel that's because of an even balance of improper settings and subjective opinion. I *like* feeling the road.