Passat (B5) :: ST Coilovers Don't Go Low
Sep 26, 2011
So I just got new ST's last week. My rear drop ended up less than 2" at the lowest setting. I know KW's go low. Here are some pictures of the drop and coils. How to get lower?
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Sep 26, 2011
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