Wanting To Lower

wkimes · 11-06-2008, 02:35 PM

I am wanting to lower my 04 sedan. I want to drop it a little but not much. I am thinking of the 1.4 on front and 1.6 on back from eibach. what do you guys suggest. I do not want to change the wheels right now. (i have the 16 factory) and do not want to scratch my front bumper on low curbs. do anyboyd have pics of a sedan with this kit. i would love to see it. Thanks

bc3tech · 11-06-2008, 02:59 PM

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2006 ion2 · 11-06-2008, 03:23 PM

looks badass, but would be counter-productive up here.

bc3tech · 11-06-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006 ion2

looks badass, but would be counter-productive up here.

drove it through 2 minnesota winters.

wkimes · 11-06-2008, 04:25 PM

Looks great!!!! But does anybody have any pics of this kit on a sedan. This is what I am looking for.

2006 ion2 · 11-06-2008, 04:45 PM

I doubt it would make it through an iron mountain, MI winter, much less a marquette (where I'm at now) winter mine started floating at around a foot of snow last year.

SaturnSdn · 11-06-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wkimes

Looks great!!!! But does anybody have any pics of this kit on a sedan. This is what I am looking for.

Losts of pictures in my photo link, see the little camera on the left side of this window. It says SaturnSdn's Photos next to it.

Progress Springs

ycpguy89 · 11-09-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bc3tech

before

after

hey man. how did you do that exhaust? did u buy a whole new one or use the stock with a crossover pipe? im looking to do this kit on my sedan hopefully

NRJIZED · 11-09-2008, 09:52 AM

ride height has little to do with winter survival. If you're driving it, make sure it has good rubber. otherwise garage it till spring.

2006 ion2 · 11-09-2008, 11:56 AM

If ride height has nothing to do with it, then why can a subaru go through 1.5 foot snow drifts, and ours get stuck a little over a foot.

RoadIon · 11-09-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NRJIZED

ride height has little to do with winter survival. If you're driving it, make sure it has good rubber. otherwise garage it till spring.

Well your right if only a couple of inches of snow fall and you have a inch & half drop. With a four inch snowfall I'd say your going to start having problems without a higher ride height.

roberts_5674 · 11-13-2008, 05:26 AM

srry, it aint Eibachs. these are Skunk2Racing springs. as you can see in the pics, stock height 04 gold ION in the back and my lowered 05 silver ION in the front.

06_Ion2 · 11-13-2008, 06:10 AM

i got eibach's and the front bumper clears every curb that ive been up to but bairly

White17 · 11-13-2008, 11:29 PM

I got progress on the way, but i'm going to wait till after winter to install

NRJIZED · 11-18-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 2006 ion2

If ride height has nothing to do with it, then why can a subaru go through 1.5 foot snow drifts, and ours get stuck a little over a foot.

Isn't a foot and a half a little over a foot? Besides, if you measure under a scoobie, there isn't a foot and a half of ground clearance. So that's where my comment came from. If you are getting that much snow that you can't drive a car, don't drive it. It's that simple. If you're gonna go through the cost of lowering a car knowing full well there's a chance the car can't be driven during certain seasons due to the lowering of said car, either don't lower it or have a backup vehicle for inclement months.

2006 ion2 · 11-18-2008, 07:49 AM

my point is the subaru has at least a 2" advantage on our cars for ground clearance and can go through some crazy stuff like it's nothing, mostly because of the clearance. I can't see that car they had in that pic going through more than 5-6" of snow, partially because of the lowering, partially because of the body kit (another craze I don't understand on street vehicles) if other people have a summer vehicle and winter vehicle more power to them, I'll take my one car that does both fairly well. Plus with a rear anti sway bar and the RL ratio tires, these cars perform well anyways without lowering them. some people don't realize you can have your cake and eat it, too with these cars if you do it right.

jeepinwi · 12-04-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006 ion2

my point is the subaru has at least a 2" advantage on our cars for ground clearance and can go through some crazy stuff like it's nothing, mostly because of the clearance.

I'd say the all wheel drive has more to do with its capabilities than the +2" of ground clearance.

2006 ion2 · 12-04-2008, 09:39 PM

actually, traction hasn't been my problem, rather the front and under body clearance. though the AWD does certainly help going around corners.

Way2QWK · 12-19-2008, 02:40 AM

What is the ride quality like after lowering the car. What spring gives the best ride quality.

SaturnSdn · 12-19-2008, 02:06 PM

Srock 16 inch wheels and tires with Progress springs

Progress springs 215/45X17 tires

EIBACH ride quality may be the best but the rears seem to sag a bit after a few months leaving the rear to look lower then the front

PROGRESS ride quality is very good and do not sag at all.

The gain in handling far out weights the ride quality loss for me.

11-06-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
wkimes Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 69 2004 ION-3 Sedan 2003 ION-3 Sedan	Wanting To Lower I am wanting to lower my 04 sedan. I want to drop it a little but not much. I am thinking of the 1.4 on front and 1.6 on back from eibach. what do you guys suggest. I do not want to change the wheels right now. (i have the 16 factory) and do not want to scratch my front bumper on low curbs. do anyboyd have pics of a sedan with this kit. i would love to see it. Thanks ... William (Bill) Kimes 2004 ION 3 Sedan Special Edition (exaust, intake, stereo are modified) 2003 ION 3 Sedan (stock)

11-06-2008, 02:59 PM	#2
bc3tech Master Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,425 bc3tech's Photos 2007 AURA XR	Re: Wanting To Lower before after ... +rep always appreciated! The Procharged Ion - http://kickassion.bc3tech.net 16.317s @ 85.30mph (Nearly stock) 188.28whp / 175.03wtq - SMP Stage 2 - 10psi

11-06-2008, 03:23 PM	#3
2006 ion2 Master Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Da U.P, EH! Posts: 8,863 2006 ion2's Photos 2007 ION-2 Sedan	Re: Wanting To Lower looks badass, but would be counter-productive up here. ... 2007 Saturn Ion 2 2003 Chevrolet venture lt trifecta dealer for the U.P. and WI. There is no two door ion. Proudly driving one of the last saturns produced before gm killed the brand.

11-06-2008, 04:25 PM	#5
wkimes Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 69 2004 ION-3 Sedan 2003 ION-3 Sedan	Re: Wanting To Lower Looks great!!!! But does anybody have any pics of this kit on a sedan. This is what I am looking for. ... William (Bill) Kimes 2004 ION 3 Sedan Special Edition (exaust, intake, stereo are modified) 2003 ION 3 Sedan (stock)

11-06-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
2006 ion2 Master Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Da U.P, EH! Posts: 8,863 2006 ion2's Photos 2007 ION-2 Sedan	Re: Wanting To Lower I doubt it would make it through an iron mountain, MI winter, much less a marquette (where I'm at now) winter mine started floating at around a foot of snow last year. ... 2007 Saturn Ion 2 2003 Chevrolet venture lt trifecta dealer for the U.P. and WI. There is no two door ion. Proudly driving one of the last saturns produced before gm killed the brand.

11-09-2008, 09:52 AM	#9
NRJIZED Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Family is in AZ, I'm in Korea Posts: 162 2006 ION Red Line 2007 Outlook XR	Re: Wanting To Lower ride height has little to do with winter survival. If you're driving it, make sure it has good rubber. otherwise garage it till spring.

11-09-2008, 11:56 AM	#10
2006 ion2 Master Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Da U.P, EH! Posts: 8,863 2006 ion2's Photos 2007 ION-2 Sedan	Re: Wanting To Lower If ride height has nothing to do with it, then why can a subaru go through 1.5 foot snow drifts, and ours get stuck a little over a foot. ... 2007 Saturn Ion 2 2003 Chevrolet venture lt trifecta dealer for the U.P. and WI. There is no two door ion. Proudly driving one of the last saturns produced before gm killed the brand.

11-13-2008, 06:10 AM	#13
06_Ion2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lino lakes Minnesota Posts: 1,582 06_Ion2's Photos 2006 ION-2 Quad Coupe	Re: Wanting To Lower i got eibach's and the front bumper clears every curb that ive been up to but bairly ... VISIT MY CARDOMAIN --> http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2259877 s256 turbo, vulcan intake, exedy clutch, 8.9:1, camed, eagle rods, 2.4 tb, B&G coilovers, patriot head, stage 2 axels 418whp 2.2 :)

11-13-2008, 11:29 PM	#14
White17 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CANADA Posts: 129 2007 ION-2 Quad Coupe	Re: Wanting To Lower I got progress on the way, but i'm going to wait till after winter to install ... 2.2 M62 Boosted \| 2.8" Pullied \| 60# EV6 Injectors \| Option B \| ZZP S3 H/E \| Trifecta Tuned \| JBP Vortex Header \| ZZP 3" Catted DP \| 2.5" Vibrant Cat-Back \| XXX Rear Sway Bar and much much more…

11-18-2008, 07:49 AM	#16
2006 ion2 Master Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Da U.P, EH! Posts: 8,863 2006 ion2's Photos 2007 ION-2 Sedan	Re: Wanting To Lower my point is the subaru has at least a 2" advantage on our cars for ground clearance and can go through some crazy stuff like it's nothing, mostly because of the clearance. I can't see that car they had in that pic going through more than 5-6" of snow, partially because of the lowering, partially because of the body kit (another craze I don't understand on street vehicles) if other people have a summer vehicle and winter vehicle more power to them, I'll take my one car that does both fairly well. Plus with a rear anti sway bar and the RL ratio tires, these cars perform well anyways without lowering them. some people don't realize you can have your cake and eat it, too with these cars if you do it right. ... 2007 Saturn Ion 2 2003 Chevrolet venture lt trifecta dealer for the U.P. and WI. There is no two door ion. Proudly driving one of the last saturns produced before gm killed the brand.

12-04-2008, 09:39 PM	#18
2006 ion2 Master Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Da U.P, EH! Posts: 8,863 2006 ion2's Photos 2007 ION-2 Sedan	Re: Wanting To Lower actually, traction hasn't been my problem, rather the front and under body clearance. though the AWD does certainly help going around corners. ... 2007 Saturn Ion 2 2003 Chevrolet venture lt trifecta dealer for the U.P. and WI. There is no two door ion. Proudly driving one of the last saturns produced before gm killed the brand.

12-19-2008, 02:40 AM	#19
Way2QWK Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tucson,az Posts: 110	Re: Wanting To Lower What is the ride quality like after lowering the car. What spring gives the best ride quality. ... ***Saturn Tech and owner of Planet Automotive in Tucson AZ. Specializing in Saturn repairs. 94 SW2- custom intake and ported throttle body 2003 Saturn Vue 3.0 v6

12-19-2008, 02:06 PM	#20
SaturnSdn Master Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Az Posts: 3,214 SaturnSdn's Photos 2007 ION-3 Sedan 2007 ION-3 Sedan	Re: Wanting To Lower Srock 16 inch wheels and tires with Progress springs Progress springs 215/45X17 tires EIBACH ride quality may be the best but the rears seem to sag a bit after a few months leaving the rear to look lower then the front PROGRESS ride quality is very good and do not sag at all. The gain in handling far out weights the ride quality loss for me. Last edited by SaturnSdn; 12-19-2008 at 02:16 PM.

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