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Old 02-01-11, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by unccballa
Looks a lot better without the huge gaps lol...hmm next mods I say tint and gfx kit or front lip.
True. I am not joking when I say, it looks much better lowered. Steering damper is wonderful too. Btw, my car has settled around all around 1/4" since Saturday. Am finding the car a lot more fun to drive now..

Tints are a definite. Maybe black rims w/ a deep lip as the kind folks at 42 Autosports suggested.

Does anyone recommend the alignment after lowering as a necessity after lowering or is it just more preventative?
Old 02-01-11, 11:08 PM
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Looks like you stole my car lol!! Same color lol!! Good reasonable drop. Any other pics of the outside of the car to see?
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u need alignment after 500 miles driving on new springs ask for a neutral toe. or ur gonna be buying tires very soon,
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You should always get an alignment after changing things that impact suspension geometry like different height springs.

No reason to wait 500 miles though, if properly installed you're ready for an alignment the same day. All waiting does is wear your tires unevenly while you wait.
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yeah post up more pics!
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Thanks for all the advice and compliments, guys. I will go in for the alignment this weekend and most likely post more pics of the new "look." Things that caught my eye especially was the amazing, modded GTR, belonging to the owner of the shop where I installed. He is selling it soon for around $110k I think.
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Looks good after. (I almost forgot how tall AWD's were, since I've only seen a couple in CA).
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any new pics yet?
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Originally Posted by flektone
any new pics yet?
Thanks for the reminder :P, I'll definitely try to take some more pics this coming weekend, after the car's had a little bit of time to settle.

So far the ride is much more entertaining compared to stock suspension imo. Taking corners at fast speeds especially.

Stay tuned.

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