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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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so just got my 400sel back from the shop, i had them lower it for me. i got H&R springs, i really love how it turned out.... well enough talk time for pics

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let me know what you think.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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nice.... how much did it get lower by..... does the ride feel the same????
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Looks great, especially with those 221 wheels! I would go slightly lower in the back if possible.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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the rides still really good. not bumpy still smooth, just feels more stable and does not feel like its floating around.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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nice!!!! i do feel like i am in a rocking boat sometimes.... where did u get the springs????
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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awesome... my friend has the same drop with bilstein HD shocks and we love it... my suggestions would be clear corners.. flat hood emblem and possibly color matched grill.. would really update the look of the car.. i love it!
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Real nice.
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Originally Posted by OCKlasse
Looks great, especially with those 221 wheels! I would go slightly lower in the back if possible.
Sorry but when the wheels vanish into the wheel arches it just looks broken and riced out.

Looks great like this
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what size are your wheels????
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what size are your wheels????
19 inch
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Sorry but when the wheels vanish into the wheel arches it just looks broken and riced out.

Looks great like this
totally agree
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Nice! now i know how my car is going to look when i drop it too. Ebay? 1.5??
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Nice! now i know how my car is going to look when i drop it too. Ebay? 1.5??
thanks, no i didnt get em off ebay i took it to a local shop. and yeah its about 1.5 - 2.0 inch drop.
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