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      07-06-2011, 10:59 PM   #1
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How can I lower my Car?

Trying to figure out the cheapest way to alter my cars stance with a small drop. Especially in the back, its a bit too high. Want it a bit more aggressive, its a 330i sedan. How can I go about doing this for cheap?
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new springs, there like 200-$250
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      07-06-2011, 11:04 PM   #3
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thanks. Any pics on how much certain lengths lower it? I dont want it too low, two inches in the front seems like too much...
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Go old school and just cut your stock springs.
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Go old school and just cut your stock springs.
Too much work. Just put a couple 90lb bags of concrete in your trunk
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Go old school and just cut your stock springs.
did that to my 1984 toyota supra....and it was gangsta looking!!!

i had a machine shop torched off a few rings each....
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did that to my 1984 toyota supra....and it was gangsta looking!!!

i had a machine shop torched off a few rings each....
I did it in my 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera... hahaha

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