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      10-06-2013, 09:12 PM   #67
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Originally Posted by froop View Post
Slamming a car doesn't always improve handling. In some or most cases, lowering a car too much will actually hinder performance and may actually result in possible damage to suspension components and accelerated wear on tyres.

All of the mounting points and suspension arms, angles etc were designed to work at stock or near stock heights (probably within 1" due to normal compression of springs when loading a car). Slam a car and everything is pulled out of alignment. Too much toe, too much camber, not enough suspension travel, angled axle shafts etc etc.
+1 slamming just seems to be the new trend (for reasons I am unsure of).....
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