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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Looks good . I think it is a must that you lower it some. I would make that your next mod. Let the Mods begin .
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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lower it ..it will look like a different car
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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Change my ride? In speaking with a local mechanic, I told him I found some Eibach's for $230 and he said he'll charge me $300 to install, but he said that everyday driving will become harsher. He said I will feel a lot more bumps. Performance vs Comfort, is how he put it. Thoughts?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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thats for the sun hitting the quarter panel look at that color shine...
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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I'm supposed to get some custom center caps today.... I'm still not sure about lowering. What do you all think?
Those rims are too small for such a large car. Usually people lower their cars to create a larger rim illusion.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Wow, Love the way the sun hits that green. chrome on green is a must imo, congrats man..
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cdubb
Change my ride? In speaking with a local mechanic, I told him I found some Eibach's for $230 and he said he'll charge me $300 to install, but he said that everyday driving will become harsher. He said I will feel a lot more bumps. Performance vs Comfort, is how he put it. Thoughts?
jump on this deal. Dont worry, with 18's you will still have plenty of tire left to retain some/most of the ride quality. The difference in handling and cosmetic diff will be well worth it. Matter of fact, after you do thid, you may be asking yourself why you didnt lower the car first. Thats the order I always do it in.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Looks good!! Get er down an inch or so and that'll be nice.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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That pic of the sun shining on the green is great. But you must lower it immediately
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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lookin good....
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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cdubb \,
The eibach's are not too extreme and you'll get rid of that "floating boat " feeling. I would price afew more place for the install. It is not real bad but I think it could be cheaper.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Nice
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Default Thanks for the advice....

I will look into lowering it after the holidays. I will probably start off with the springs. When I do we'll see.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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the wheels are bit too small for GS../. and please lower it asap.
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