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[Deftronix]

Originally Posted by ErmirM

how is the ride after you lowered it? is it still comfortable?? I'm thinking about doing that to my car but i dont want to lose that comfort that i have with it...

It stiffened up a bit as far as cornering/rigidity which I much prefer over stock and was surprised how well the ride comfort was maintained over bumps. Most likely due to the springs not being that aggressive of a drop and believe they have a similar spring rate to stock. This was with the 20" 214's. I would have ideally wanted them 1/4" lower in the rear after seeing them installed/settling

With the 22"s the ride is very stiff and have to be careful of potholes with the 25 series sidewalls on the rears. The ride is terrible right now because the bushings are shot but will be swapping the tension struts out in the next week or so will get a better idea then.

Originally Posted by gregg3gs

Daftronix, are you on coils or front springs and links?

I lowered my on M3 front springs and links. Replaced all spring hats and can't tell a deference in comfort, as it rides the same. I do have a Sport shocks.

No air suspension/3rd row here, just a spring kit / oe struts