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Finally got my car lowered...(Real pics this time)

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Old 02-27-2008 | 12:50 AM
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Finally got my car lowered...(Real pics this time)

I used H&R springs and left the #3 spring pad in the rear and changed the front #4 to a #2. It seems to sit pretty level now.
I am running 19x8.5 in the front with 235x35 and 19x9.5 in the rear with 275x30. I have had no rubbing with either the front or rear tires.
Not the best pictures, but it was getting dark.







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Old 02-27-2008 | 01:01 AM
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Looks good...
Old 02-27-2008 | 08:39 AM
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looks very good i like that grill too
Old 02-27-2008 | 08:54 AM
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Good even drop, looks great!
Old 02-27-2008 | 11:19 AM
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Looks pimp...
Old 02-27-2008 | 11:48 AM
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nice drop, looks really good.
Old 02-27-2008 | 11:52 AM
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very nice look.
For once I actually see the value of black wheels.
Very good balance in the grill, wheels and tint compared to the rest of the car.
Old 02-27-2008 | 12:50 PM
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Thanks for all the positive comments!
Next up is the clear marker lights. The amber just sticks out like a sore thumb.
Old 02-27-2008 | 01:51 PM
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Very nice!
Old 02-27-2008 | 03:02 PM
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Looks good! Those 452s got some meat!
Old 02-27-2008 | 05:42 PM
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Looks good. I have the same wheel setup with no rubbing problems also, but your car looks a bit lower than mine. Something to keep in mind if I want to change from my Eibachs to something different.
Old 02-28-2008 | 03:11 AM
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Thanks for all the positive comments!
Next up is the clear marker lights. The amber just sticks out like a sore thumb.
i got the clear corners! lol...
Old 02-28-2008 | 03:12 AM
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Nice stance!
Old 02-28-2008 | 04:06 AM
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i got the clear corners! lol...
Nice, we'll meet up and exchange them!
Old 02-28-2008 | 04:12 AM
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sweet. That's next on my list. Not sure I'll drop it that far, mine is a commuter but.. I do need a lot less 4x4 clearance.

And Angel, geez your car is hawt! Sometimes I think I should have gone with the black.
Old 02-28-2008 | 04:32 AM
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No worries. Mine is a commuter and I don't have any issues. It still rides very well, but much less boat-like.
Old 02-28-2008 | 04:17 PM
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sweet. That's next on my list. Not sure I'll drop it that far, mine is a commuter but.. I do need a lot less 4x4 clearance.

And Angel, geez your car is hawt! Sometimes I think I should have gone with the black.
Thank you! I love black cars, minus the constant detailing that you have to keep up on! My car is also a commuter and my drop is simmilar to boosted's drop and I'm running the same wheel set up as him.
Old 02-28-2008 | 04:32 PM
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DA, do you have the stock spring pads with your Eibachs?
Old 02-28-2008 | 04:59 PM
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DA, do you have the stock spring pads with your Eibachs?
ya know that's a good question! I lucked out and bought the car like this, although I wish I would have done it myself that I way I know what was done to the car! Is it easy to tell what kind of pads are on there?
Old 02-28-2008 | 05:14 PM
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The pads have little bumps on them indicating what number they are. I should have taken a picture. It would be hard to see them without taking the spring and pad out.
Old 02-28-2008 | 06:01 PM
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Looks cool. You still have a lot of room on those rear fenders...you may want to try a 15mm spacer to kick out the wheel and make it look just a little more aggressive...but if that's not your thing than you're fine as is.
Old 02-28-2008 | 06:30 PM
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Yeah, I do want to run a spacer. With the 275's I may only get away with a 5-10mm spacer in the rear.
Old 02-29-2008 | 04:46 AM
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& got your side markers! yay~

i think we're good to go now.
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Old 02-29-2008 | 01:17 PM
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Rolling, thanks again for the clear markers. The tinted ones look really good on your car!
Old 02-29-2008 | 01:28 PM
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Rolling, here is the link to the clearance light bulbs I got (the center lights that are always on). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...QQcmdZViewItem

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