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Old 02-12-2011, 12:41 AM
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Default HELP...how to tell if my NB is lowered in the front ..?

.. recently picked up a '98 2.0 Auto.. so while driving the car, it feels like the car has no suspension travel and the ride is stiff and 'jouncy' At first I though that the shocks were dead. But when the car is parked, the fender gap at the front is just barely 2 fingers while the rear is a comfortable 3 fingers..

so i measured and got these:

Tires Yokohama 205/55/16 @ 30psi

from top of fender arch to floor

DRVR Front 25.5" Pass Front 26.0"

DRVR Rear 27.0" Pass Rear 27.25"


Front Bumper (from top of bumper to floor) 19.0"

Can someone grap a measuring device and compare these to their stock height NB please !!

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Could you post pics? Sounds like it could have lowering springs on it.
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Or your springs could be sagging. Check your coil springs. If they are black with coloured dots on them they are OEM. If they are an "exciting" colour like red, blue, green, etc they are definitely aftermarket,
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