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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by axlesofevil, Feb 23, 2021.

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  1. axlesofevil

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    #1 axlesofevil, Feb 23, 2021
    So I've seen a few threads about lowering the 458. While there are pictures, most of what I've seen have shown before/afters from different times of day, different angles, just generally poor quality, etc.

    I wanted to share with the community the best photos I could get from my car. Unfortunately they're at slightly different times of day, but it is what it is.

    I lowered mine 20mm (0.75") which I think is a decent amount. It may be able to handle another 5mm or so but I'm going to leave it as is.

    Before album: https://imgur.com/a/pCdUNGv
    After album: https://imgur.com/a/kGeildX

    And a few good pics:

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    Hopefully this will help someone someday.
     
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  2. ShadowLAP

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    #2 ShadowLAP, Feb 23, 2021
    I like the new look. The lowering looks practical for the street and not "slammed". Good choice. What did you do to lower it?
     
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    #3 axlesofevil, Feb 23, 2021
    Thank you! I installed Novitec springs and set the ride height to about 20mm lower than stock. My car has the front axle lifter so you have to use aftermarket springs like Novitec. You can't adjust the factory springs.
     
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    #4 Mikael-F360, Feb 23, 2021
    The OEM coilover nuts seize up very easily when adjusting them. You got lucky because it didn't happen. Good job, car looks great!
     
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    #5 cole328, Feb 23, 2021
    So subtle in appearance, but makes ALL of the difference.....makes you wonder why the car didn't come that way from the factory...nice job! Curious..any change in the handling characteristics?, or is this all cosmetic?
     
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  6. viperf430

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    #6 viperf430, Feb 23, 2021
    That is the exact amount I want to lower my 458.
    I'm confused though. I have been looking at lowering my 458 spyder ( with front lift). I have seen multiple 458's lowered in person with the Novitec springs and it was too low for my taste. ( much lower then yours)
    How did you lower it only .75 inch with the Novitec springs? I thought you could only lower it by that amount by adjusting the stock springs.
    Can someone confirm that you can not lower the 458 with a front lift by adjusting the stock suspension?
     
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    #7 Mikael-F360, Feb 23, 2021
    You CAN lower with stock springs even if you have front lift. But you can lower only 15mm. That is the limit. Without lift you can go down 50mm if you wish. But that is madness.
     
  8. axlesofevil

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    #8 axlesofevil, Feb 23, 2021
    I can tell you that the handling was not adversely affected. I haven't really driven it much except around town so I can't report too much on the at-the-limit characteristics. The primary purpose of lowering was for aesthetics. Any handling benefits is a nice bonus.
     
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    #9 axlesofevil, Feb 23, 2021
    Novitec springs are adjustable. You can go very low and basically "slam" the car but I wouldn't recommend that. I think the 20mm area is the perfect balance of good looks and performance/scrape avoidance.
     

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    #10 Borrow’d Mine, Feb 26, 2021
    Spacers? 15/20 perhaps
     
  11. axlesofevil

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    #11 axlesofevil, Feb 27, 2021
    No spacers. Yet. I have them on my M3 and like them there. Maybe I’ll do them soon.
     
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    #13 axlesofevil, Mar 1, 2021
    Nice. Yeah looks good. Maybe 30mm+ for yours. I think they can handle a good amount of drop without looking "slammed".
     
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    #14 Giallo27, Mar 1, 2021
    Can someone tell me what’s the spring rate N/mm of these novitecs?

    Thanks
     
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    #15 axlesofevil, Mar 1, 2021
    I'm fairly certain the spring rate is progressive. To account for the lowered ride height the spring rate increases as the springs compress.
     
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    #16 synergy, Mar 1, 2021
    I have had Novitec springs on my 2015 458 for 6 years now and have had a great experience, no issues whatsosever and the ride quality is fantastic!
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    #17 ridege55, Mar 2, 2021
    Stunning! Love the color, the wheels, and the stance.
     
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    #18 MacDemarco, Mar 18, 2021
    Curious, why didn't you lower it more since you have the front axel lift? I'm thinking of lowering mine a tad bit more when i get them
     
  19. axlesofevil

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    #19 axlesofevil, Mar 18, 2021
    The axel lift only works up to 25mph as you know. And living in a city there are lots of bumps and ruts and dips and potholes to worry about. I didn't want to go too low.

    And I've actually scraped the car just driving on normal twisty mountain roads. Give the car enough lateral Gs and it scrapes a little >_<

    A friend of mine went down about an entire inch and he's got 100k miles on his car, so it must not be the worst thing. :p
     
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    #20 spyder625, Mar 18, 2021
    looks great
     
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    #22 PCJR, Mar 18, 2021
    Novitecs, 20/21” HRE
     

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    #24 MrJason, Mar 19, 2021
    Beautiful, what wheels are those?
     
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    #25 GT2goneF, Mar 19, 2021
    Love your stance.
     
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