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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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If you're not scraping you're not low enough

AND, lower it with air not coils
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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I vote NOPE.... I <3 my 4 X 4 Luxury sports car
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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are the coilovers fairly easy to install, and will i need an alignment afterwards. i wanna do it someone please direct to to a shop in chicago
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
If you're not scraping you're not low enough

AND, lower it with air not coils
how will the ride be with air suspension as opposed to coilovers?
i do not want that bumpy hard ride!
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Leave it high, I like it high
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Please lower it, your ride would look sick if it was slammed. Get a beater for the snowy days.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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I guess I'll be the devils advocate here and say it depends-is this your daily driver? If so...why lower it? I guess I'm just weird like this, I think a daily driver is first for utility, and second for show. I ended up taking off my 20's because I didn't want to lower it (and I didn't want to shell out the thousands of dollars to replace the tires). I think your car looks awesome as is, lowering it will only lower it's practicality. Just my opinion though.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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It'd look better if it was lowered IMO. If it's important to raise it up during the winter, then it sounds like coilovers would let you do that. Otherwise, some lowering springs with a small drop would be better than nothing.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by linus73
how will the ride be with air suspension as opposed to coilovers?
i do not want that bumpy hard ride!
air is softer than coils, think LS, AND you can raise and lower the car with the flick of a switch.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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if you plan to drive in the winter, don't lower it, but also if you plan to drive in the snowl, those tires are not the best, IMHO.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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That a serious question..lol yes lower it
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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99% of the people on here will say to lower it





....including me
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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I will politetly address my opinion.
Why, why do 99% of the people here got to ask for concent when it comes to doing mods. to their cars. I know, I know! Somebody will make a smart reply now. Is this how they get those posts go up buy giving unconstructive criticism or making jokes at others questions?

Body, just look at all these cars lowered here in the forums and compare to yours. Ask yourself, which look you like best and think about some of the constructive feedback others gave you. Make your decision depending on all those factors. Spend your money wisely!

You have a nice ride, nice wheels and tires. What look do you think goes best with what you have already? Yes, lower will definitely look better.

Don't remove the tint on tail lights if no problems with the law or backing up against a wall.
It does look cool all phantom.

Good luck
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Get some coils or air!
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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come on man, lower is a must@@
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