New Shoes TE37, in need of a drop?

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:17 am

Hey guys, first time ive ever bought wheels for a car ive owned

Im pretty happy with the fitment of these but need to go a bit lower. Just a bit nervous about rubbing etc if anyone has a suggestion about a drop or which kingsprings (I can get them wholesale through a friend) would suit id be much obliged.

Post by **jif** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:36 am

Used king low springs on the Koni high perch ,15x7 et43 TE37's, 205/50 tyres (ie taller) and no issues. For the "stance" crowd its prob nowhere near low enough

On 12 June 2012 00:17, Denz <cornering@mx5forum.co.nz (cornering@mx5forum.co.nz)> wrote:

Hey guys, first time ive ever bought wheels for a car ive owned
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Im pretty happy with the fitment of these but need to go a bit lower. Just a bit nervous about rubbing etc if anyone has a suggestion about a drop or which kingsprings (I can get them wholesale through a friend) would suit id be much obliged.

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Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:18 am

You shouldn't have any problems at all with lowering springs.

mazdagod · Post by **mazdagod** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:30 pm

Hey,
I was after something to make my car sit lower and sit nice on my wheels yet still be able to get over bumps and stuff.
I got a set of king springs in the back of my car and cobra springs in the fron of my car. Mag and turbo did it for me in May this year. I got receipts.
The king springs in the back make my back sit a little lower and then the front sits about 5mm higher...its not noticeable.
My front shocks were good but i had to get brand new back shocks which were an extra 200.
Id be happy to give you my shocks and springs together if you make me a deal.

its still on my car so if your interested in them you can come and see how they sit on the car. Ive got pictures i can send you. just text me on 02102433339

Thanks

evel · Post by **evel** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:52 pm

get coil-overs and slam it!

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:30 pm

Ha, im not willing to pay coil over money and not willing/ wanting to need to get a cert for the thing.
But with a front lip im sure it'll be plenty low enough.

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:11 am

Can't say I'm a fan of slammed cars. Makes them rather inconvenient as a daily driver and can't get down my driveway

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:22 am

I daily drive moderately slammed

Does require some re-routing for certain speed bumps and I do have to park my car on the street, but I'm okay with it... fair enough that it's not for everyone though!

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:47 pm

My car wouldn't last on the street. We've had a guy crash at our driveway, bounce off the tree and go across the road into the bank before going over and taking out the neighbours tree. Oh and the bastards who keep going along Scenic Drive to smash all the letterboxes and I stopped parking on the street after the car got broken into multiple times. Tempted to park a car there with explosives in it though but I think the consequences don't quite justify it

Yeah... The road is a no go

evel · Post by **evel** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:53 pm

jezz living on scenic drive, bet you get some good smash's up their

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:53 pm

My facourite one was the Porsche down a bank in a position I thought was impossible to reach. The guy would've be very embarrassed with everyone driving by. Then you get the serious ones which they don't walk away from ... Not good

To bring it back on topic... Those wheels eh? When I move I might have to lower mine a touch more.

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:40 am

Ha ha cheers guys

Zadkiel · Post by **Zadkiel** » Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:24 pm

Was the centre bore right on them or did you get adapters?

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:55 am

Just bolted straight on, they were off an MX5 before so couldnt have asked for anything more perfect really
They are about 9lb/4kg each + Tires obviously

Mad Kiwi · Post by **Mad Kiwi** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:00 pm

WOW, 4kg's is pretty damn lite alright...

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:56 pm

Yeah and there pretty strong to go with, its what happens when you buy good wheels.

My Watanabes that are coming are 4.5Kg each 11Kg with tire. The TE37s look good!

Denz · Post by **Denz** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:37 pm

I look forward to re posting with a custom roll bar and a bit of a drop
Downgrading my speakers so better be worth it haha