New 20" HRE Wheels.
01-11-2011, 03:26 PM
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They were initially installed at the preset height but the shop decided to drop it a little more. It looks awesome and the ride is unbelievable. The measurements with the 20's on before lowering were (from middle of centre cap to top of guard)
Front Before 355mm After 335mm
Rear Before 345mm After 335mm
I am really happy with the height of front but would like to bring the rear down 5-10mm
Due to the severe flooding here in Queensland these are the best pics I can do at moment
Front Before 355mm After 335mm
Rear Before 345mm After 335mm
I am really happy with the height of front but would like to bring the rear down 5-10mm
Due to the severe flooding here in Queensland these are the best pics I can do at moment
01-11-2011, 03:34 PM
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Looks awesome!! Cant wait to install my wheels. The rear can definitely come down a tad more. They also may settle over a couple hundred miles.
The car really does ride better with the coil-overs.
The car really does ride better with the coil-overs.
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01-11-2011, 03:37 PM
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Thanks for tips on the H&R's. I have had a lot of different suspension set up's over the years and these H&R coilovers are by far the most compliant ride.
Have to take it back to the shop to get rear adjusted as they are a nightmare to drop down on your own.
Have to take it back to the shop to get rear adjusted as they are a nightmare to drop down on your own.
01-11-2011, 06:47 PM
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coilovers look awesome Paul. Got me rethinking my views on lowering this car. 18+ inches of snow coming tonight so I got time to think (I mean order parts).
01-12-2011, 12:04 AM
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Nice drop & hope you will be able to keep your car dry with all the flooding in Australia.
01-12-2011, 12:07 AM
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01-12-2011, 03:05 AM
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Having problems uploading more pictures. Not sure if they are to big.
Can I email them to someone for re sizing so they can post them for me.
Thanks
Can I email them to someone for re sizing so they can post them for me.
Thanks
01-12-2011, 03:19 AM
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01-12-2011, 04:01 AM
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01-12-2011, 04:18 AM
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Get off that curb ! 
I think you'll have to be very careful and watch out with those skinny sidewalls.
BTW I have to admit, I did not like your wheels in your original post, but with this drop they look great. You have a classical theme going on here - for some strange reason I actually like the chrome trims on your car. They match the semi-black grill and brushed wheels. Good job.
I think you'll have to be very careful and watch out with those skinny sidewalls.
BTW I have to admit, I did not like your wheels in your original post, but with this drop they look great. You have a classical theme going on here - for some strange reason I actually like the chrome trims on your car. They match the semi-black grill and brushed wheels. Good job.
01-12-2011, 06:05 AM
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Thank You.
I was also a bit unsure at first as I ordered the wheels sight unseen from the US. I really like them as they sort of keep the factory look going. The finish on the HRE brushed alloy is amazing, I can see why they are so expensive. I'll drop the rear down another 10mm in the next couple of days which should make it look even better, then it's off for a wheel alignment at the stealer.
Considering a front lip but I am sure it will get torn off in shopping centre's as the car is pretty low already at front.
I was also a bit unsure at first as I ordered the wheels sight unseen from the US. I really like them as they sort of keep the factory look going. The finish on the HRE brushed alloy is amazing, I can see why they are so expensive. I'll drop the rear down another 10mm in the next couple of days which should make it look even better, then it's off for a wheel alignment at the stealer.
Considering a front lip but I am sure it will get torn off in shopping centre's as the car is pretty low already at front.
01-12-2011, 06:49 AM
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Not the best pics sorry
The rear will be getting lowered a little more next week hopefully if flooding clears
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The rear will be getting lowered a little more next week hopefully if flooding clears
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HOT as hell!!!Once you have a front spoiler installed, it will be much much better!!
01-12-2011, 06:57 AM
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01-12-2011, 06:57 AM
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Thank You.
I was also a bit unsure at first as I ordered the wheels sight unseen from the US. I really like them as they sort of keep the factory look going. The finish on the HRE brushed alloy is amazing, I can see why they are so expensive. I'll drop the rear down another 10mm in the next couple of days which should make it look even better, then it's off for a wheel alignment at the stealer.
Considering a front lip but I am sure it will get torn off in shopping centre's as the car is pretty low already at front.
I was also a bit unsure at first as I ordered the wheels sight unseen from the US. I really like them as they sort of keep the factory look going. The finish on the HRE brushed alloy is amazing, I can see why they are so expensive. I'll drop the rear down another 10mm in the next couple of days which should make it look even better, then it's off for a wheel alignment at the stealer.
Considering a front lip but I am sure it will get torn off in shopping centre's as the car is pretty low already at front.
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01-12-2011, 07:00 AM
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Red calipers would be nice but I will stick with the silver for the moment, need to save up some more funds
01-12-2011, 07:03 AM
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How much lower is your car now in the front? My car is at the shop at the moment as I am getting my H&R 20mm lowering springs installed and as soon as I get my car I'm getting the CF apron lips installed (they're sitting in my garage since more than a month). IMO it's a great subtle accent for the front bumper which also makes it more aggressive without the risk of being torn off.
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01-12-2011, 07:19 AM
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