Ojas said:
While this is may be the case for you, I think it’s inaccurate to make the general statement that someone who lowers 0.5" will definately be disappointed — especially if that person says this is the desired drop.
no harms intended, just my honest suggestion. Original poster stated "I want to lower it STRICTLY for appearance purposes".
With expectation for better appearance, chances are, he is likely to be disappointed after investing on parts + installation with the results he get for .5", which is not going to look much different than before lowering.
Ojas said:
I don’t follow the part about the 17/18" wheels - Depending on the tires selected, the overall diameter (and gap between the tire and body) may be very close to stock.
Are you referring to some other consideration?
Yes, depending on the tires selected the gap between the tire and body may be very close to stock, which is a fairly big gap in my opinion, it may not seem like a big gap everyone. Unless he go with stock offset for the wheels and same width of tires), the wheel and tires will move outward closer to the fender, it will exaggerate the wheel gap and give an illusion of slightly lifted look.
Gerard van Santen said:
Why did you lower the rear more than front?
unfortunately I had no choice :smile:
Have to ask Tein about that, the Tein S Tech springs lowers .7" front 1" rear, unlike adjustable shocks or coilovers, the height can not be adjusted.
Originally I also wanted modest lowering to prevent scrapping main reason why I went to Tein S Tech springs. After driving for a month with new ride height, I felt that I could use another .3~.5" lowering in the front without scrapping problem.
