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SL/R230: Finally lowered my 05 R230 SL!!!

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Old 09-25-2006, 05:20 AM
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Finally lowered my 05 R230 SL!!!

I tried star diag. 3 times at the dealer and it wouldnt stick. For some reason the 05+ R230's have problems compared to the 03 and 04's. So I took it a custom shop in LA and had them do a combo of star and the bracket method. I took it down super low and am probably going to have it adjusted a little higher in the back so it looks leveled. It looks insane though.


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I tried star diag. 3 times at the dealer and it wouldnt stick. For some reason the 05+ R230's have problems compared to the 03 and 04's. So I took it a custom shop in LA and had them do a combo of star and the bracket method. I took it down super low and am probably going to have it adjusted a little higher in the back so it looks leveled. It looks insane though.

How much was the kit and how much was installation?
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Height looks good hmmmmm........... the wheels? ............. chrome starfish? Sorry

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Old 09-26-2006, 09:56 PM
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Height looks good hmmmmm........... the wheels? ............. chrome starfish? Sorry

Why did you apologize for your condescending remark? It may have been easier just to omit it instead of criticizing 5 spoke Foose Speedster 20's with correct offset and center bore ...

Maybe they do look like a star from that angle though



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car looks great man. I give it a
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hey you finally got it done! congrats, car looks good.
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what sort of differance in ride quality?

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