Best Way to Lower 2000 RT/10?
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GTS Bruce
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Eibach springs. Car will handle better. Adjust shocks at the same time and an alaignment is a must do. GTS Bruce
SoCal Rebell
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Ice picks in the tires work 
red98RT10
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I hear that affects the handling, though.Ice picks in the tires work
RoadiJeff
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What's the current ground clearance at the bottom edge of your front air deflector? Mine is only 3 1/4" with stock suspension and I cannot imagine anyone wanting to go lower than that if they plan on driving on public roads.
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Ricketts
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So. Florida Blue Devil
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I just did my 99 RT by having the springs cut (Couldn't get the Eibachs in the time frame I wanted). If you're DIY, measure them precisely and then remove/cut. I dropped about an inch, put 19's on the rear 18's on the front and it makes a great difference in look and road feel.
RobZilla
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YOU cut springs on a HIGH performance car?
It would be better he would gain some weight.
Would lower the car also....
It would be better he would gain some weight.
Would lower the car also....
I had three way adjustable Motons installed on my 2001 RT. Then I had the bump-steer done and had the car ballanced. The car handles great and looks awesome. That is a very expensive way to go but worth it if you plan to road course your car.
JeffTheViperMan
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Does this mean that you can install the Eibach springs without the need for revalving or replacing the factory shocks? I read that they can be adjusted, and I assume I can find more info on this - just wondering if I understand correctly. On my DD driver, I have to replace the shocks as they cannot be adjusted.
dave6666
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HHI VIPER
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I hear you!!! I bump stuff all the time. I like the look but I would have to have a real good reason for lowering. ie: alot of tracking maybe??? Opinions vary but for me the existing height functions fine.
CORRECT to the bold question. Your OE shocks, 1992-2002 are REBOUND ADJUSTABLE when they are off the car, as when changing to Eibach springs.
You can also replace the THICK OE Spring caps with thinner ones......
What is a DD Driver? I dont understand that comment
DONT CUT YOUR SPRINGS. Holy-Moly-Gee-Whizz, this aint a Buick-Low-Rider
EIBACHS ARE READILY AVAILABLE...dont understand the 'time frame' issue. Pay for NEXT DAY AIR, get em NEXT DAY.
JeffTheViperMan
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Sorry Jon - Typo. I meant "DD" or "Daily Driver." I went a little redundant on the D's there!
(Then again, I guess one can never have too many D's....)
ACELLR8
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I lowered the GTS with Eibachs and have 19" HRE's all around, with a 345 Rear and 285 Front. All is good and looks great. Not sure about the extra 10mm though.
Lowering for cosmetic reasons is fine, but:
The lower CG makes the Viper a bit more "nimble" on turn-in, with a more crisp response.
The PROGRESSIVE spring rate fights back harder the more you toss the car...less body-roll.
Lotta PLUSSES for a little $$
The lower CG makes the Viper a bit more "nimble" on turn-in, with a more crisp response.
The PROGRESSIVE spring rate fights back harder the more you toss the car...less body-roll.
Lotta PLUSSES for a little $$
SEASNAKE
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I have the eibachs on my 01 RT. I love the look and handling, but I do a lot of scraping around town. It is my daily driver. When you lower it with these, even tire wear makes a difference with which bumps you scrape.
