tommyspark 24 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 1.5" isn't bad. But you can always add at least half an inch to the advertised drop when the springs settle..... I can't speak on other brands as I've only ever used Eibach, but they typically settle about .5" more than advertised Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I have Prolines in my Cavalier. Seriously, 1.5" is no different than driving around with 3 Uncle Phil's in your car. Link to post Share on other sites
jbudgets 3 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Here is how it sits now, on the 15x6.5 Rota Slips and unsettled B&G springs. Wheels spacers are in the mail. More photo's to come. Roof getting wrapped on weds as well. This is starting to be a fun little car!!! Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Surprised you didn't go 17s.. I was figuring 205 45 17s. Link to post Share on other sites
jbudgets 3 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Surprised you didn't go 17s.. I was figuring 205 45 17s. My plan is to go 15x8 or 16x8, but I had these slipstreams just sitting in my garage, and they are damn near new. It would be a shame to just let them sit there while I figure out all of my fitment issues. Pretty happy with the look of them for now, as I am only in them 150 Bucks for new center caps, new blue chrome lugs, and having the tire shop swap out the tires and TPMS. Link to post Share on other sites
tommyspark 24 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I wonder if sway bars would be something you could get locally manufactured at a metal shop? My brother from another mother is a welder, and for about 40 bucks we made a front strut bar before. Around Memphis we have performance shops that can make headers, down pipes etc. Wonder how pricey it would be for sway bars to be fabricated? Link to post Share on other sites
tommyspark 24 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have Prolines in my Cavalier. Seriously, 1.5" is no different than driving around with 3 Uncle Phil's in your car. True until you put one Uncle Phil in there with it lowered lol. With just the kids in the back seat of the G6, the tires were tucked at least an inch. And we're talking 110 lbs total for both kids. With no passengers in the back, there was about a half inch gap between the tire and fender well Link to post Share on other sites
Lovgun7 75 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 very nice. gives me a good idea of what mine would look like if i lowered it Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I wonder if sway bars would be something you could get locally manufactured at a metal shop? My brother from another mother is a welder, and for about 40 bucks we made a front strut bar before. Around Memphis we have performance shops that can make headers, down pipes etc. Wonder how pricey it would be for sway bars to be fabricated? Strut bars are pretty easy, but I think sway bars are forged, no? Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sway bars should be spring steel, but may not be. Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 You are right. Link to post Share on other sites
Miraj Choksi 16 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I got them from www.anythingauto.com for about 240 shipped. I found a 10% off code online just looking around. I have used this website in the past and have always been happy with their speed and service. The shocks will not wear out any faster than the would normal because I do not have enough miles on my car for the shocks to have a wear pattern yet, so lowering them now they will not effect the life of the shock. I have took it over some pretty rough stuff and no bottoming out as of yet. I did however cut the front bump stops almost in half to give the shock a little bit more free room to operate as normal before getting to the bump stop. As soon as I can find a decent aftermarket strut I will switch to those, but as far as Ive have searched I have not found one being made for our cars yet... There are coilovers available by megan try them Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Is anyone A. Lowered AND B. on 17x7" wheels? Link to post Share on other sites
jbudgets 3 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 There are coilovers available by megan try them Struts, not coilovers.... No one makes struts yet (that Ive seen). Ive had a few sets of megans on my Z cars and will not readily run another set of the..... Link to post Share on other sites
Miraj Choksi 16 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Struts, not coilovers.... No one makes struts yet (that Ive seen). Ive had a few sets of megans on my Z cars and will not readily run another set of the..... What about these,http://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Racing-Coilover-STREET-SERIES-chevy-spark-13-UP-/360719124127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53fc89069f&vxp=mtr Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So I just got the springs. Wow, I think my couch has stronger springs! Link to post Share on other sites
jbudgets 3 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 What about these,http://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Racing-Coilover-STREET-SERIES-chevy-spark-13-UP-/360719124127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53fc89069f&vxp=mtr These are coilovers... Im looking for a good set of struts, like a good ol' set of koni's or anything a bit more aggressive of shorter than stock. Link to post Share on other sites
Miraj Choksi 16 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 These are coilovers... Im looking for a good set of struts, like a good ol' set of koni's or anything a bit more aggressive of shorter than stock. that will take a bit time now i cant even buy those springs which you have because they will get too expensive with shipping and the currency rate is too high right now to buy anything from us or uk Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Woah, so wait. That means Indian stuff is comparatively cheap for us in the US and UK!!! I smell business opportunity for you! Link to post Share on other sites
Miraj Choksi 16 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Woah, so wait. That means Indian stuff is comparatively cheap for us in the US and UK!!! I smell business opportunity for you! yup but for chevy spark there isnt that much available but there are standalone and piggyback ecms for around 350 to 400$ only need a good tuner Link to post Share on other sites
Miraj Choksi 16 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 we do get custom headers ill try if i can make one which torcon had Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Actually we are looking for bolt on mufflers. Link to post Share on other sites
Miraj Choksi 16 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Actually we are looking for bolt on mufflers. im gonna install one by next week or so will let you know how it is later on custom headers,over here also we just have magnaflow and hks which are way too expensive, the best tuned car right now here is the honda city which broke a record of 13 seconds 1/4 mile non turbo Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Awkward.. Um. Which spring goes where?? Does the spring with more coils go in front or rear? Every Car I've done it's been extremely obvious since the springs were different.. Help! Link to post Share on other sites
Miraj Choksi 16 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Awkward.. Um. Which spring goes where?? Does the spring with more coils go in front or rear? Every Car I've done it's been extremely obvious since the springs were different.. Help! i think the spring with more coils will go ahead not sure though Link to post Share on other sites
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