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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Talking My 04 GS300

Finally got the BC coilovers installed from Circuit Motorsports (THANKS TRISTAN!!). I have gotten the extreme drop kit. Overall I dropped 3 inches all around. And by looking from the pictures, the car is actually starting to settle in so the car sits lower then the pictures. These coilovers could go even lower but turning is unbearable. Maybe if I had 19's

Overall, I love the coilovers and the ride is smooth. Not as bad as I thought it be. The only issue I have right now is that my fronts are scrubbing against the plastic fender covers. The rears barely clear the fender line. The install took me awhile due to the bolts (never been taken off since purchased). Going to let it sit for a bit and mess around with the stiffness of the coils.

Should I go wingless???? Tell me what you guys think of the car so far and suggestions.I will take better pictures of the car later, took it with my phone so quality is not that great.

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Front:

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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Nice stance. I think the wing looks fine. So many people take it off, if it bothers you or interferes with your vision or what not, take it off!
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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nah it doesn't bother me at all. its just another excuse for me to get the JP wing hehe.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 02:07 AM
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cool! im on stocks and slammed..rubs in the front when i turn and hit small dips. "if you dont rub, your not low enough." hahaha...i took my wing off too and just used black tape to cover the holes.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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can u go lower? if so how much more ?
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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I love the blacked out look. Drop looks great!
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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great progress. i painted my headlight housings and never looked back. changes the whole look of the car. thinking about painting or wrapping my chrome strips next. keep up the great work.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Could drop another 1.5 around. I gotta roll my fronts. Didn't realize how hard it is to be low but I love it!!
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by carbongs
great progress. i painted my headlight housings and never looked back. changes the whole look of the car. thinking about painting or wrapping my chrome strips next. keep up the great work.
Carbongs dude I love your car. Like what you have done to it.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kamikaze04
Could drop another 1.5 around. I gotta roll my fronts. Didn't realize how hard it is to be low but I love it!!
nice. thanks for the feedback and for the good work!
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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did u messure the lenght of the dampers before u put em on? i have the same set layin around waiting to get mounted! so would be nice if u hooked me up in PM
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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your ride height looks a lil uneven . is the back lower than the front
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Ride looks good gratz on the coils
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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yea i gotta adjust the rear to get it even with the front.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Wow what a difference!!
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