I just got a 97 eclipse GS and I love it to death, but I can't wait anylonger to get it lowered. It's killing me. I love the way that year eclipse looks lowered. How do I get it lowered the right way that will not cause not even wearing on tires w/o screwing up the suspension. It's okay with me if it's stiffer, and it could corner a little better anyways. Thanks in advanced for your help!

 

You can buy a complete coilover system or a seperate spring/shock combo setup. The coilover's will work best(if it's a reputable brand), however the spring/shock combo can be more cost effective. A lot of DSMer's like the Eibach spring and Tokico illumina2 shocks. However, there are a lot of people going with Skunk2 springs wince they're about the same price. I personally like Sprint springs, but hey whatever... The Illumina's are very good shocks, and for the price they are unbeatable. Although eclipse come stock with KYB shock's(thanks chrysler), KYB shocks aren't the best for DSMs. If you go with a Shock/spring combo, definitely get the shocks first and then the springs. The way prices are going, you can find both sets for around $350. Don't ever buy used shocks though, you never know how they were treated. For coilovers, it's whatever suits your budget. Remember though, you get what you pay for.
After you get your coilovers or springs/shocks, if you stick with your stock wheels, just get an alignment done. You shouldn't need to adjust camber or anything too much. Hope this helps.

 

Depending on how much you are going to lower it you may have to get camber adjustment plates. If you're only going like 1.5 or maybe 2 you should be alright. 2's just about where it's probably a good idea with most cars but you'll probably be ok, anything more def get one.

 

Well, that can vary with the size of his wheels. If he has like 18's and a 1.5 drop, he may need a camber adjustment kit. And also, backspacing of the wheels can affect camber and caster to a certain level.

 

1.5 or lower is going to require a camber adjustment to get proper wear. Anything above said level will be good. This is the rule of thub with the stock tire/wheels setup.

After you change the wheel/tire setup it is really on a case by case basis. Take it to a shop and have them check it for you if need be.