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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      apex also makes springs but most people recommend H&R I dont know if we have enough around here on eibach's



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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      im ridin eibachs. good ride quality, handling majorly improved, and no coil bind. id reccommend them.
      You can not commit crimes in a Aveo. Its just not fast enough.


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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      Quote Originally Posted by XJCasper
      Quote Originally Posted by AVE0SAM
      very slight to no rubbing with 17x7 205/40's and h&r springs

      Front or Rear?
      front. the wheels were 40mm offset

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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      These cars can be lowered, and if done with some foresight, proper offset, proper tires, proper rims, they will not rub.

      When you are talking about lowering this car, you aren't talking about straight up slamming it, because that causes it's own set of problems. With a mild spring set 1" and 1-1/3" you are talking just enough to lower the profile of the car. It looks tasteful, I believe, and will do you well.

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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      Mines lowered with intrax springs and 17" wheels with 205/40R17. Not one problem so far with rubbing.

      My wife rolled her wave because of the crappy suspension these cars have, she just got her new one today and will have the springs in it by next week.


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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      Quote Originally Posted by White Rat
      Mines lowered with intrax springs and 17" wheels with 205/40R17. Not one problem so far with rubbing.

      My wife rolled her wave because of the crappy suspension these cars have, she just got her new one today and will have the springs in it by next week.


      LOWERING SPRINGS ARE A MUST
      are you talking about your wave?? is that the same thing as an aveo? and can you get a side pic of it so i can see how it looks.
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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      Quote Originally Posted by genefitz
      These cars can be lowered, and if done with some foresight, proper offset, proper tires, proper rims, they will not rub.

      When you are talking about lowering this car, you aren't talking about straight up slamming it, because that causes it's own set of problems. With a mild spring set 1" and 1-1/3" you are talking just enough to lower the profile of the car. It looks tasteful, I believe, and will do you well.

      Everything in moderation.
      im used to lifted trucks... so definatly not slamming it. i just want to lower it enough to give a better look and feel.
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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      Quote Originally Posted by lowaveo17
      Quote Originally Posted by White Rat
      Mines lowered with intrax springs and 17" wheels with 205/40R17. Not one problem so far with rubbing.

      My wife rolled her wave because of the crappy suspension these cars have, she just got her new one today and will have the springs in it by next week.


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      are you talking about your wave?? is that the same thing as an aveo? and can you get a side pic of it so i can see how it looks.

      the wave, aveo and swift+ are the exact same vehicle just with different badges...

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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      I'll get a side shot for you later today, a before and after. The drop looks good, most people don't even know that it's droped.

      The Aveo, Swift and Wave G3 are all the same, just different stickers.
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      Re: Is it worth lowering?

      Quote Originally Posted by White Rat
      I'll get a side shot for you later today, a before and after. The drop looks good, most people don't even know that it's droped.

      The Aveo, Swift and Wave G3 are all the same, just different stickers.
      thanks man




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