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Old 09-27-2011, 11:12 PM
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i drive them all, fast and hard
can u drive with airmatic down
if one corner is down is it ok to drive teh car to repair shop or tow only
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Old 09-27-2011, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
if one corner is down is it ok to drive teh car to repair shop or tow only
You can't turn the wheel and will push the fender out if you try...Be careful even turning it when loading onto the tow truck.
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Old 09-27-2011, 11:46 PM
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Id just tow it before you cause more damage.
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Old 09-28-2011, 12:21 AM
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i drive them all, fast and hard
thats not good, jeez i dont know how my dad drove it back about 8 miles to home after it happened, to drop it back and pic up the 98
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my front right fender has a vertical crease and to me its like looking at your gf/wife with a scar down her face.

i hate it.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
from driving with airmatic down
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oops i didnt mention, yeah the previous owner turned the wheel while front end was completely dropped, struts replaced now but right fender isnt..
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