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Unread 05-13-2007, 03:06 PM   #1
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Cool I went down on her again

Well I did it again,Lowered her some more.Check out the gap on the before and after pictures between the tires and the fender.She rides Sooooooooo smooth.I'm going to get new rear shocks soon,just for some more comfort.The rear can go down about 1 and half more inches.But I think she good for now.Hope you like. I'll I need now are fuzzy dice and little balls inside the windshield
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Unread 05-13-2007, 05:20 PM   #2
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LOL!! Everytime I hear that song I am reminded of the Cheech & Chong movie "Up In Smoke"..............
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I like it. Cool tune and a cool ride. Now you just need cheech to ride shotgun.
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that looks awesome, they are so much better looking lower!
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wow thats low, did u remove the front bushings?
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Whoa! That looks awesome!!

Man, i still haven't gotten around to do mine yet!!
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Unread 05-15-2007, 07:48 PM   #7
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wow thats low, did u remove the front bushings?
Bushing and front bolt completly removed,got longer bolts for the rear and down she came.She rides sooooooooo sweet now,takes corner on a dime or penny. Which ever is better.I have to let her settle down and she is going even lower.Front skirts may have to come off,Will see.Any advice to anyone who will try this,If you buy the longer bolts for the rear,make sure you get washers for them,my set did not come with them,I went the hardware store and spent 2 $ on them.Best 2 bucks I ever spent.She also still drives straight as a arrow.no alightment needed.No squeks either.Thanks for all the great compliements.If anyone wants help doing it ,just let me know,pretty easy.
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question, the first set-up: did you just lower the front just with the bolts or did you cut the bushing also?

I think i just want to lower mine as far as the stock bolts go. I drive over speed bumps at work everyday and my driveway is already steep enough i scrape the front air dam. Any lower i would probably crack panels and such.

BTW, you may want to reconsider removing the front plastic air dam all together as it aides in directing air up into the radiator area for cooling. Some folks have seen their temps rise because of removing it. Just a heads up.maybe just trimming it will be better.

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question, the first set-up: did you just lower the front just with the bolts or did you cut the bushing also?

I think i just want to lower mine as far as the stock bolts go. I drive over speed bumps at work everyday and my driveway is already steep enough i scrape the front air dam. Any lower i would probably crack panels and such.

BTW, you may want to reconsider removing the front plastic air dam all together as it aides in directing air up into the radiator area for cooling. Some folks have seen their temps rise because of removing it. Just a heads up.maybe just trimming it will be better.

P.S.S- Agim, Oh my damn!! Your girl is Smohokin!!!
Yes,the first time I lowered her I just turned the front bolts,no cutting the bushing.And yes no more speed bumps.If I remove the front air dams I will get a lower ts and reprogram the fans.But I'm caution on certian roads and if there is a speed bump i just take it sideways. And I agree with your P.S.S.
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Yes,the first time I lowered her I just turned the front bolts,no cutting the bushing.And yes no more speed bumps.If I remove the front air dams I will get a lower ts and reprogram the fans.But I'm caution on certian roads and if there is a speed bump i just take it sideways. And I agree with your P.S.S.
I would keep her just like you have it: lOOks Great thumbsup: I went all the way and you end up with a real hard ride and bumpy .i cut my bushings and used the long bolts in the rear.I ended up raising the car back up to stock height and puttin some huge wheels on my car to eat that wheel well gap .
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