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Old May 21, 2010 | 01:06 AM
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ok got a little money to blow and i got 17"s on now but they look small on the 2nd gen. neon how or what do i do to go 18" or maybe 19"
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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To upgrade from 17's to 18's really isn't hard. You can get by with lowering springs with 18's. You just need to make sure you reduce the size of your tires. i have 225/35R19's on my car, and lets just say its a bitch. I had to a lot of modification to make them fit. I'm still having issues. What you need to make sure is you have coilovers or bags for 19's to flow right. I had to cut and grind the inner sub frame to allow for more turning radius, and cut and roll my fenders so I have proper wheel travel. There is a lot of time and money in doing the 19s. But then again I love my setup. I hope this explains a bit better.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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well 18" sound better then the process you went through but it looks great now my thought is a lowering kit for 18" sounds weird but i dont know alot so i could be wrong i thought raise the car for bigger but anyway what type of lowering kit would be the best for handling and were i wont run into problem thanks
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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If you want max handling on a Neon, you'll want coilovers.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Megan, BC, KW coilovers would be my first option. I love my KW's. I have had no issues and I have the ability to adjust when I need it.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Theres eibach coilovers also but the best are bcs and kws and I think mopar stage2 and 3s might work also. I have been lookin into 20s with some bcs or mopar coilovers for my sxt. But than again not to many flow with 16s anymore at shows. I would just do some 18s to be on the safe side with and the best springs in my op are on ebay the tokiko setup comes with both springs and blue struts run you like 300 to 400bucks shipped for the package.
 
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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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sweet now i need to start posting pics of before and after on here so you guys can help with what i should do cause i think i got a great neon and i have had three so there really nothing i aint done but rip a engine out
 
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