thank you for teh reply, it was very helpful, but i have one more question now , you said that the max drop was 1.6", i am still a new driver, so i dont know will -1.6 be adiquit for winter time driving, here in illinois we do get some pretty seriouse snow, does anyone else maby an illinois resident that could inform me whether i will b ok in the winter?? also, as i raise the spring pertch, that would increase the preload on the spring, there for giving it a higher spring rate, and better handeling. also norcal, did you base your damping adjustments on ride comfort, or how much the wheels remained in contact with the pavment?? im sorry about the long rambling respose, but my x-gurl is on the phone, grilling me about y i broke up wit her, so i figured i would do something constructive with the time any way, thank you for the helpful info all, i appreciate it to know end.