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Old 08-19-2014, 09:54 PM   #1
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Cold air intake or Lowering Springs for a v6 ??

Ok so I really dont know which one I want more an injen cold air intake that can add about 18hp and 17.9lb tq or should I get lowering springs ?? I really want to get some power out of my car but I also really want some lowering springs I just love the way it looks, I was thinking about 1.5in drop in fornt and 1.4in rear ? Will it fit my car right or are my tires too big(pics below)? Thanks for the feedback let me know what you think I should get and any other suggestions like any good brand for springs or better cai ? (sorry about the bad pics)($400 limit)
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Old 08-20-2014, 06:39 AM   #2
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With an intake alone those gains are probably a little optimistic. Add a ported throttle body as well and you will get that plus a little more even. To me, lowering springs make a huge difference in how these cars look. It would be pretty high on my list.
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With an intake alone those gains are probably a little optimistic. Add a ported throttle body as well and you will get that plus a little more even. To me, lowering springs make a huge difference in how these cars look. It would be pretty high on my list.

True I'm thinking about just saving for both and getting them at the same time but do you think 1.5in drop is too much I'm scared my tired are to big ? Thanks for the feedback by the way


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Old 08-20-2014, 08:12 AM   #4
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True I'm thinking about just saving for both and getting them at the same time but do you think 1.5in drop is too much I'm scared my tired are to big ? Thanks for the feedback by the way


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I have the Pedders Lower Springs / Sway Bars & have tires 275 fronts & 315 Rear...= No problem.
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I would go CAI then springs then swap to coilovers
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Old 08-20-2014, 08:32 AM   #6
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I have the Pedders Lower Springs / Sway Bars & have tires 275 fronts & 315 Rear...= No problem.

Sexy car how many inches did u drop that ?


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Old 08-20-2014, 08:33 AM   #7
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I would go CAI then springs then swap to coilovers

I was thinking the same but not too sure still need to think about it thanks for ur opinion really helps


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No worries, I got my CAI and Springs installed at the same time.

I didn't swap to coilovers until last year
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No worries, I got my CAI and Springs installed at the same time.



I didn't swap to coilovers until last year

Cool I was thinking about coilovers to begin with but I personally think they are a bit expensive for now so spring will do for meanwhile


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1.5in drop in fornt and 1.4in rear or vice versa...forgot
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I got both, and wouldn't part with either. 1.2 BMR drop before and after pics.
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Old 08-20-2014, 12:53 PM   #12
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I got both, and wouldn't part with either. 1.2 BMR drop before and after pics.

Nice I really like the like green color u got going on btw


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I thought it took more parts than springs to lower it. Adjustable toe rods, adjustable lower control arms, etc. That's why I took it off my list, for now.

If it don't go, what's the point of show? - old school way of putting things in perspective. I've taken money from many a guy with fancy paint and mufflers from the local 7-11.
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Old 10-02-2014, 12:51 PM   #14
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I thought it took more parts than springs to lower it. Adjustable toe rods, adjustable lower control arms, etc. That's why I took it off my list, for now.

If it don't go, what's the point of show? - old school way of putting things in perspective. I've taken money from many a guy with fancy paint and mufflers from the local 7-11.

I went with an injen cold air intake but thanks for info


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