How much lower does your front end sit

slim one

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Anyone? Please help. Getting ready to go coilovers in front and not sure on how much lower front should be.
 

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There isn't a certain amount of rake required. I'm pretty sure for handling purposes you want it level.
 

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Right now it's sitting level at 26 1/4 inches and it looks like it has a reverse rake too it
 

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Ok so I'm gonna go an inch lower in front and leave the rear. Cant afford to go any lower. Thanks for the response
 

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Right now it's sitting level at 26 1/4 inches and it looks like it has a reverse rake too it
IIRC the front wheel arches are slightly taller than the rears. That gives the car the reverse rake look. Not sure how true that is.
 

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If I get a 12 inch coilover spring will I be able to lower it three inches with it
 
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Call someone like Maximum Motorsports. They can probably answer all of your questions.
 

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