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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Nice pics and a nice drop! Wheels are not particulary my taste, however as long as you are happy its all good!
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 4thone
+42 on18in wheels, I shoudn't have any problems.I had my last GS for six years and nobody ever sat in the backseat of that one.I don't think I'll a car full of people.
Great, that means I will keep my SSR Competition longer. Did you do a 4 wheel alignment since now the suspension geometry is changed.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Nice pics and a nice drop! Wheels are not particulary my taste, however as long as you are happy its all good!
Yes I know !
I will be looking into doing a staggered setup in the future.To much to pick from I haven't made up my mind yet.You will here from me when I do.

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TunedRX300
Great, that means I will keep my SSR Competition longer. Did you do a 4 wheel alignment since now the suspension geometry is changed.
NO I haven't had a chance to make an appiontment .The car just sits in the garage.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Congrats on the drop.

I guess the only thing I am confused about is your statement that AWD versions can be dropped. Was there a physical issue? I always thought that physically, it can be done. It was just a matter of how it will affect the AWD components. This is still an unanswered question, isn't it? Has anyone done rigorous testing on the affects?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo
Congrats on the drop.

I guess the only thing I am confused about is your statement that AWD versions can be dropped. Was there a physical issue? I always thought that physically, it can be done. It was just a matter of how it will affect the AWD components. This is still an unanswered question, isn't it? Has anyone done rigorous testing on the affects?
I was just stating it can be done.Every spring manufactuer makes a point to say (fits GS300/430 except AWD).Well the springs fit and my ride hasn't changed.As far as what long term affects to expect
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 4thone
I was just stating it can be done.Every spring manufactuer makes a point to say (fits GS300/430 except AWD).Well the springs fit and my ride hasn't changed.As far as what long term affects to expect
Yup. I think they all physically fit. The aftermarket manufacturers either does not have time to or don't plan to do extensive tests to confirm the AWD system still works as spec'ed. It is safer for them just to say they do not work on AWD cars.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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I like the grille, where did you get it? I don't like the wheels at all. They are also too small. You should bump up to 20's. But, if you like it...that's all that matters. Just my 2 cents.
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Aprazer
I like the grille, where did you get it? I don't like the wheels at all. They are also too small. You should bump up to 20's. But, if you like it...that's all that matters. Just my 2 cents.
I made the grill out of stainless mesh I came across and trimmed it with door edging.The upper grill is removed while the lower is still inplace.Yes I know the rims will be replaced I'm thinking a 19" or 20" stagger.
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