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      03-16-2006, 02:08 PM   #1
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Lower cars in NYC,is it stupid??

today I went to the tire shop where I installed my 19".
I asked the guy if I can install my H&R springs and spacer.
he said no because he doesn't want to get involved.
he said he afriad to create some problems after replaceing the new springs.
He also said"you got a Fancy BMW,not a NISSAN. This is brooklyn, not L.A." you may get some problems after you replace your springs.
I think he means the road condition is not so good in NYC.
he makes me feel like it is really not a good idea to drop my car a little bit.
what should I do?? sell my springs??
but i still want to install my springs.
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Well, how are the roads in your particular area? Number of speed bumps and pot holes? It may be wise to take that guy's advice.
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I agree with him. The roads are absolutely horrible in New York (all the burroughs - Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx...well, I don't know about Staten but who cares about Staten?).

You will suffer miserably.
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I agree with him. The roads are absolutely horrible in New York (all the burroughs - Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx...well, I don't know about Staten but who cares about Staten?).

You will suffer miserably.
My last 4 cars have been lowered and I live and drive plenty in NYC. It's do-able, just gotta be careful that's all. I constantly watch the road in front of me on any roads I know to be of bad quality. I'd be more concerned with large wheels than suspension drop in NYC. Potholes can destroy large wheels but really the only drawback to having a lowered car on pothole filled roads is possibly a harsher ride.
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I know the roads are horrible in New York.
but my home city(Taipei) is even worse.
I also lowered my car for five years when I was in my home city.
maybe I'll try to ask other tire shop if they can install my springs
because I don't want to sell my springs so far.
Hi Jason,
do you have any suggestions for tire shop??
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Not sure if you want to trek to Queens, but V&S Motor Service did a good job on my Audi a few months back. It wasn't suspension related, but I know a few Audi people that have gone there for suspension work. The shop is the official body shop for Bayside BMW. They are on Northern Blvd right off the Clearview Expressway
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Not sure if you want to trek to Queens, but V&S Motor Service did a good job on my Audi a few months back. They are on Northern Blvd right off the Clearview Expressway
thanks!!do you have address??maybe i can find where they are.
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Is it a good idea to try someTire Rack recommended installer??
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Hey, Jason - how is your Boxter S with 18" wheels and aftermarket suspension treating you in NYC? I understand that you'd like to watch the roads and that must be a hell of a task since in Manhattan, you'd be lucky to see the asphalt (instead of cars/traffic) ahead of you. There are even unavoidable potholes wide enough to prevent any escape...

Now, it would be a totally different story if you're living in the outskirts of suburban NY.
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