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Old 05-15-2009, 02:04 PM   #4 (permalink)
MazdaMatt
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Maybe I'm wrong, but driving a lowered car in saskatoon just sounds like a bad idea. Keep your winter drivability in mind.

Also, lots of ricer clowns that think they know cars put some random lowering springs on their car because their friends think it is cool. You can tell these people by the bouncy back end. Always ensure that you shocks are properly matched to your springs. Lowering 1.5 inches and going to a higher spring rate (most "sport lowering springs" are stiffer) will generally put major stress on OEM shocks. You will notice a reduction in body roll and dynamic suspension motion making your cornering much more enjoyable. You'll also get a reduction in ride quality, so you live near a lot of potholes or dirt roads, forget about it.
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