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Old May 30, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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sprign pad 1 and 3

right now i have a # 1 pad and can currently fit a pinky barely so the question i had would i visibly tell the difference if i put a # 3 pad in instead of the #1 right now i can barely see the top thread of the tire so would the # 3 help any... would i be able to visibly tell the difference? if so how much?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:32 AM
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come on now people
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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:33 AM
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what are you talking about. the springs?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:35 AM
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yes that would be what i was talking about
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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:45 AM
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Well, I'm not sure about your spring set-up, but with Eibach springs and #4 pad in rear, the wheel well space is about two fingers (even all around) in front and back. I can't comment on the #3 pad though.
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thanks very helpful i have cut eibach so now i have more of an idea how its gonna sit
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