So I finally changed the spring pads...pics...

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Jan 11, 2007 | 12:37 PM

falls profet

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So I finally changed the spring pads...pics...

I finally changed the spring pads last weekend and think the improvement

was nice compared to the cost of a full drop. I just changed the front ones.

They were #4 when we got them out, and I replaced them with #1. As you

can see from the pics, it did take away some of the gap and it now sits

perfectly level rather than having the front higher than the back (like most of

our cars set stock). Anyhow, I just thought I would share the results.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

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Jan 11, 2007 | 12:50 PM

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Looks really nice. Great job.

Jan 11, 2007 | 03:12 PM

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That is sexy! It is visibily(sp) lower. good work. The 208 is a much more appealing car as opposed to the 209 in my opinion.

Jan 11, 2007 | 03:18 PM

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Nice improvement

Jan 11, 2007 | 03:37 PM

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nice... an interim remedy for anyone until they could spring for the full drop set up

Jan 11, 2007 | 06:07 PM

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Looks nice, kind of understated...

Jan 11, 2007 | 09:08 PM

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Nice job on the spring pad replacement. Some questions:

1) any change in handling?
2) did you do it yourself - how hard?

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Jan 12, 2007 | 06:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bs00clk

Nice job on the spring pad replacement. Some questions:

1) any change in handling?
2) did you do it yourself - how hard?

1) No change in handling, although you can feel that the car is slightly lower than before. You would need stiffer springs in order to feel anything in turns and so forth.

2) I had help from two of my buddies that own a shop and have a lift. Saved time and back break. It definitely isn't easy, but it's possible. Even with a regular POS spring compressor that almost fell apart on us will work. We made it work, and we didn't break or bend anything. Took us about 45 min. each side.

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