What is best way to reduce wheel well?
#21
02-11-2014, 10:14 PM
You will be fine. I understand your concerns but you're over stressing yourself. My 06 is dropped closer to 2" and I have absolutely no issues rubbing, dragging, bottoming out, etc. I also lowered my previous Monte Carlo (03 SS) and that was dropped 1.3" (front) and 1.0" (rear), so basically the drop specs you mentioned. Also, I have NOT installed camber bolts or shorter dog bones on either car and honestly have been just fine. A 1-2" drop isn't really enough to warrant the use of them. Anti-pogo washers are an enhancer (change the stock floating design to a solid so the strut better dampens spring movement) and more personal preference if anything.
To give you an idea of looks, here's a shot of my 03 lowered.
And my 06 lowered.
To give you an idea of looks, here's a shot of my 03 lowered.
And my 06 lowered.
OMG YOUR 03 IN GORGEOUS THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANT MY CAR TO LOOK LIKE SMALL WHEEL WELL. I personally hate the long big wheel wells that i honestly see and just want to get rid of it as best as possible Im going to change the tires to a summer tire, then I'm going to drop it in the spring around april, so basically i ming trust do 1.3 in front and 1.0 in the back just like yours cause you really got rid of your well.
Clarification guys
SPRINGS, STRUTS, WHEEL WASHERS. Thats all i need? OR SHOULD I REQUEST FOR SOMETHING ELSE TO BE THAT IS VITIAL IMPORTANT?
#22
02-12-2014, 07:55 AM
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Well first look around to see what lowering springs are available for the car. I can tell you right off the bat that Vogtland and Canuck Motorsports (what I have on my 06) are currently the main two manufacturers, and I believe Vogtland is closer to the drop specs you want. If you want springs tailored to the exact drop you want you'll most likely need to go to a custom spring shop which means you'll pay at least 3x more for the springs. I think in your case Vogtland will be the way to go.
Struts, springs, strut mounts - those are the main components.
And it's wheel "gap" that you're talking about.
Struts, springs, strut mounts - those are the main components.
And it's wheel "gap" that you're talking about.
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