lowering measurements

[ecl]

heya all

well i got my springs installed today as i was a bit bored and wanted to see what it would look like

unfortunately, i forgot to take the measurements of the height (from middle of wheel to arch) so i dont know how much they are lowered by -_-!

well i have a few questions and hope someone could help answer them (i did a search and read through all the posts already)

1) the front is currently around front 335mm and the back is 360mm (middle of wheel to arch), i have stock shocks for now(i know, but will upgrade them in around 6 months). As i forgot to take the standard measurement, i cant tell how much it was lowered. Is this height "safe" for the stock shocks, i heard/read that it is ok for 25mm lowered?

2) the ride is similar to stock ride, nothing too different. However, i noticed that whilst downhill and turning/braking at the same time, i hear a rubbing sound? is this a concern? i currently have 234/45/17 at the front

if this is a concern, i may take the springs back out until i can get the new shocks

also, other than handling, are there any effects on worn shocks?

[Greg]

as the new springs are presumably harder than stock they will wear your shocks out quicker.

My stock measurements centre of wheel to guard were approximately from memory:

FRONT 395mm

REAR 385mm

[2BNVS]

does anyone know where u can get Winmax pads? im deciding to go for these or RB74's?

ben...