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Old 08-07-2010 | 03:10 AM
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Lowering my car

So I just recently bought my 2010 Fit and I want to lower it to the point where I don't have to go over speed bumps angled or have trouble making a U-Turn. My friend told me that its best you just angle your car when you lower it because a lot of speed bumps are different sizes, but besides that fact i just don't want any hard times with my daily driving.

Would anyone recommend specific lowering springs or coilovers?

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Old 08-07-2010 | 03:39 AM
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don't lower it. done.
 
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Old 08-07-2010 | 03:52 AM
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A lot of guys on here recommend Swift springs. It's a minimal drop but improves handling without scraping everywhere.
 
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Old 08-07-2010 | 04:04 AM
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don't lower it. done.
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Old 08-07-2010 | 04:24 AM
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A lot of guys on here recommend Swift springs. It's a minimal drop but improves handling without scraping everywhere.
I am one of them.

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Old 08-07-2010 | 05:15 AM
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swift springs r great if you're worried about speed bumps and u-turns.
 
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Old 08-07-2010 | 08:22 AM
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I would recommend Eibach pro kit to serve your purpose.

From personal experience : they ride great, the drop is reasonable though hugely apparent.

I live in a developing Southeast Asian country where road conditions is severe (steep incline/decline ramp everywhere, huge potholes, scattered stones&garbage, very tall and sharp speed bumps, and many more). My ride hasn't ever bottomed out up to this point.

Using 16" wheel-tire combo, there hasn't been any scraping issue.

I have lived for 4 years in the states (OR) for college and I can testify the roads there will have no hostility towards this setup.

Hope this helps
 
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