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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 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
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 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.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 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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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Looks good curious on those drop specs tooo.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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That looks awsome! nice job.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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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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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Looks good. Got all the suspension stuff figured out?
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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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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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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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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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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The car looks great congrats
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Great job with modifying your baby!
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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I think this is about how it's going to settle


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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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I like it Looks Good
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Nice mods. Really nice ES.
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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hawt!
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