I want to lower my RT/10

Hey guys,

Looking to lower my '02 RT/10 to eat up the gap between tires and fender. Recommendations??

JonB, you reading this??? What do you have?

I read about the track issues, but if and when she ever makes it out on track, it will be the driving Miss Daisy class. We use it as a Sunday driver...ok, Saturday also...well, we drive it whenever we possibly can, but we don't drive it too hard.

Thanks in advance to everyone for your input.

Don't do it. Go for bigger rims and shorter tires.... Great look with no curb/driveway rubs. If you don't track it don't slam it.

(Well, that's my first take)...

My .02

jdeft1 said:

Don't do it. Go for bigger rims and shorter tires.... Great look with no curb/driveway rubs. If you don't track it don't slam it.

(Well, that's my first take)...

My .02

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Not looking to slam it, just lower it about an inch. Changing the wheels and tires is not an option...can't afford to do that.

I'm kinda where Jason is, not looking to replace wheels/tires, but might be interested in lowering it a little...1" sounds about right.

I have seen posts about spacers, but never really looked into it, like cost, what's involved in actually installing them, any downsides, etc.

My car is lowered with Eibach springs, no complaints at all here. Your most affordable options are spring caps, springs, or spring caps and springs. Depending on how low you want to go.

^^^^^^^^ What he said.

I just bought some lowering caps from JonB. Installed the front last night. Hope to install the rears tonight. Will take some pictures and show you the difference when all done. I think they will lower it around .66-.77".

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Urhuckleberry said:

Not looking to slam it, just lower it about an inch. Changing the wheels and tires is not an option...can't afford to do that.

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You may not consider that single inch to be "slammed", but in addition to the look (much better) it will significantly change your ability to avoid serious chin scrapes and driveway access (much worse).

i know its not in your budget but wanted to mention it to others that are looking in on this post, i did 18 rims front, 19 back went up one tire size in the back and it make a noticeable difference in the gap for the better

An inch is actually alot, depending on your wheel/tire combination. I actually raised mine back up about a half inch out of sheer practicality.....when you push a crumpled up piece of paper along the street (rather than drive over it) it gets silly.

Jason, et al, Just saw this thread..... COST FACTORS ASIDE...COSMETICS ASIDE.......remember that lowering the car with caps and/or eibachs provides a better-handling car with a lower center of gravity. Eibachs add a progressive (improved) spring. And the OE Konis are rebound-adjustable while changing to Eibachs.

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Raising the C.G. on bigger, heavier wheels and taller tires, can diminish the handling somewhat.

Spring caps only on mine from Jon B..... Works good....

plumcrazy said:

hmmmm, gotta work on that one now

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I gave ya an idea of what it'd look like if you did lower it in your other thread. Here is a pic from what I posted.

Thanks JMills, the pictures will be helpful. Sounds like that would be the route that I consider, as I also think an inch might be too much, especially up where I am.

Springs are out of the question for me due to cost.

Thanks!

Remember if you go to a taller tire and/or wheel in the rear you are also changing your rear gear ratio. Instead of 6th gear being .5 now it may be like .4 or something to that effect

Ricketts said:

My car is lowered with Eibach springs, no complaints at all here. Your most affordable options are spring caps, springs, or spring caps and springs. Depending on how low you want to go.

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Good info...thank you!

JonB - PartsRack said:

Jason, et al, Just saw this thread..... COST FACTORS ASIDE...COSMETICS ASIDE.......remember that lowering the car with caps and/or eibachs provides a better-handling car with a lower center of gravity. Eibachs add a progressive (improved) spring. And the OE Konis are rebound-adjustable while changing to Eibachs.

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Raising the C.G. on bigger, heavier wheels and taller tires, can diminish the handling somewhat.

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I didn't think of that...thanks Jon!

Just got done with mine. After you install them you will need to take it for a spin to let the springs settle in. I think the caps are the way to go. I'll take some pictures tomorrow if it does not rain and post them. Love the look!!

Thats my car with Spring caps + 1inch Wheel Spacers:

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Spring caps lower the car just about 0,6 inch, but that looks perfect and is not tooo low .

Mike

Hey Mike, that looks great. Mine is the same height. I don't think it needs to be any lower. Did not drive the viper today so I will have to take pictures of it tomorrow. Why did you add wheel spacers?

I think it Looks a lot better with the wheel spacers .
They are very common here in Europe.

Mike

JohnnyViper said:

i know its not in your budget but wanted to mention it to others that are looking in on this post, i did 18 rims front, 19 back went up one tire size in the back and it make a noticeable difference in the gap for the better

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It also adds a noticeable gap between the brake rotor and wheel.

ya it does but its not that bad, plus gives me a reason to upgrade to a SRT10 brake setup