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458 458 lowered on novitec springs w/spacers

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  1. Tarek307

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    #1 Tarek307, Nov 25, 2020
    Novitec Springs (car has front lift system)
    11mm-15mm spacers + extended steel bolts from Ricambi
    Labor to lower including alignment was $2k (steep) at dealer

    I have no idea how much it was lowered, i just sent them pics of what i wanted it to look like and they did it. My car looked like a 4x4 before i did this..

    Car rides fine, just a bit firmer..looks like a different car, so much better
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    #2 obbob, Nov 26, 2020
    Did the pictures you sent to the dealer show cars with a rear camber that aggressive? If yes, then no worries. But if no, then I would have them double check since that camber is a more aggressive than most lowered setups.
     
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    #3 Tarek307, Nov 26, 2020
    it maybe looks so aggressive in the pics? car rides fine and goes straight..at least seems fine to me..how would i know if it is too much or too little?
     
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    #4 jc888, Nov 26, 2020
    Looks great
     
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    #5 Dontbethatguy, Nov 26, 2020
    I did the same to my 458 spider two years ago, along with wheel spacers, and it transformed the car. I also have front lift, so it’s no big deal. Worth every penny!

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    #6 ShadowLAP, Nov 26, 2020
    Just wonder if the dealer added more Camber to help clear the edges of the fenders as the suspension moves?
     
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    #7 veilstylez, Nov 26, 2020
    looking good! Car looks better.
     
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    #8 997_T_u_r_b_o, Nov 26, 2020
    Beautiful!
     
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    #9 cole328, Nov 26, 2020
    Man. That is slammed low. No rubbing? Looks amazing tho


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    #10 Tarek307, Nov 26, 2020
    zero rubbing, and its not "slammed" i've seen people go a tad lower...i kind wish it was just a bit higher now actually, i did take it to the canyons today and the car felt very planted, but of course on a couple of dips you'll hear a little scrape under the car..My 997 was low if not lower with the front lip, but i had become an expert at driving it , i guess i'm a bit rusty .


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  11. radlu

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    #11 radlu, Nov 28, 2020
    Looks way too low IMHO.
     
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    #12 JAhmed, Nov 28, 2020
    Good looking car!
     
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    #13 Tarek307, Nov 29, 2020
    yup you're rite, now that i've been driving for a few days, i can't deal with it being this low, especially when driving hard in canyons its scraping a bit on dips..gonna raise it up 1/2 inch or so..
     
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