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Old 02-16-08, 03:48 PM
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Stock 1998 ES300

Tint (5% rear, 35% front) and clear corners (chrome bulbs)

Vogtland springs, KYB struts, and 18" Polo rims
Old 02-16-08, 05:41 PM
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Wow! Nice work. She's lookin' good. Did you get pre-drop measurements so we can see how much drop those Vogtlands gave you once she's settled down into them?

You've GOTTA be driving around with an extra dose of pride in 'er now.
Old 02-16-08, 06:33 PM
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Very nice!
It's amazing how tint alone can make a huge difference to the appearance of a car. She looks so "sexified" now!
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Looks good curious on those drop specs tooo.
Old 02-16-08, 09:03 PM
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That looks awsome! nice job.
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Sorry, didn't get measurements before or after the springs. I can tell you that it wasn't a drastic change in height though (specs said 1.4 to 1.6" but I'd say more like 1" if I had to guess - they may settle a little lower though). All I wanted from the drop was to get rid of some wheel gap, I think it did a pretty good job and the ride is firmer but still really nice.
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Looks good. Got all the suspension stuff figured out?
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Originally Posted by TORTOISE
Looks good. Got all the suspension stuff figured out?
pretty much. Midas fixed both rear wheel speed sensors and that took care of the ABS/TRAC-OFF lights.
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I'd like to see a side shot with the new drop and wheels.
I can't really see much noticable drop from the pic.
Came out nice
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The car looks great congrats
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Great job with modifying your baby!
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I think this is about how it's going to settle


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I like it Looks Good
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Nice mods. Really nice ES.
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hawt!


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