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Old 04-11-08, 12:52 PM
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looks like the rear still rub (2nd to last pix)
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Old 04-11-08, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GSing430
looks like the rear still rub (2nd to last pix)
that is the damage from before i did the shave. it clears perfectly now
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Old 04-13-09, 06:39 PM
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Damnn carbongs. your ride is sweet!!! I checked out your cardomain page. wow. lots of work to your car.
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Old 04-14-09, 12:18 PM
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thanks PR_FIEBRU!

the car has not had any issue with rubbing since the shave. This is the most recent picture I could find of it. It is the GS in the front (You can only see the rear wheel). The other GS is Veritek's Supercharged GS400 formerly DaveGS4's ride.

haha don't laugh at the tape! we tape up for any trip more than 4 hours!





the car is going to be getting bagged in a few weeks so stay tuned for updates on my build thread!

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Old 04-14-09, 01:18 PM
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hey how much have you drop it so far it looks low enough
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Old 04-14-09, 04:40 PM
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hey how much have you drop it so far it looks low enough
It is low enough, but will be even lower with the air suspension. The tires and maybe some of the wheel will be tucking into the wheel wells. It's going to look even sicker.
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Old 04-14-09, 04:49 PM
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Nice write-up. Pictures were perfect and easy to follow. Thx.
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Old 04-14-09, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by veritek
It is low enough, but will be even lower with the air suspension. The tires and maybe some of the wheel will be tucking into the wheel wells. It's going to look even sicker.
I bet i whis i could ride that low up here i would tear that kit up.
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Old 04-14-09, 06:02 PM
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i still need to do this...gotta find time.
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Old 04-14-09, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by veritek
It is low enough, but will be even lower with the air suspension. The tires and maybe some of the wheel will be tucking into the wheel wells. It's going to look even sicker.
thanks bing! yeah i hope to tuck a little rim!

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Nice write-up. Pictures were perfect and easy to follow. Thx.
thanks! i hope it helps a few people!

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I bet i whis i could ride that low up here i would tear that kit up.
yeah i have a hard time getting around some places. but when the air is on i will be able to raise and lower with a touch of a button!

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i still need to do this...gotta find time.
just do it!
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Old 10-17-10, 08:50 PM
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Awesome write up!
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Nice DIY.. easy fix and low cost. Lol i see the cars taped up where u headed to?
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Old 10-21-10, 06:19 PM
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Nice DIY.. easy fix and low cost. Lol i see the cars taped up where u headed to?
that was from a very long time ago. Last Spring Break Nationals in Daytona, FL.
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Old 12-01-10, 01:10 PM
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hmm, good write up but i have a question since i was able to roll my rears with a hammer slowly turned out great but i am afraid of doing the front since it has those tabs. I was wondering if it'll be good to shave the fronts. Doing what you did for the rear but for the fronts.

did you roll your fronts or did you shave them as well?
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Old 12-01-10, 01:37 PM
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Great write up will be doing this soon, (wish I would have taped my car like that...now there are rock chips everywhere )
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