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Old 11-07-03, 06:39 AM
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Wow, what a difference the L tuned struts/eibach springs makes. The steering feels tighter/heavier, and the look is tasty! I just installed the intake this morning...so on my way to work i will see how it sounds.

Question though, doesnt the MAS look a little too close to the engine part? I am afraid it will melt. What do you guys think?
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heres the intake
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Old 11-07-03, 06:50 AM
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here is the stock struts/springs ride
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Old 11-07-03, 06:51 AM
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here is the lowered ride w/ ltuned and eibach
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the stock ride front tire height
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here it is w/ the l tuned struts and eibachs. The wheels are only 16"...our winter wheels. But i am pretty sure the 18" rims will look good on this now
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Looking good, dude. Let us know about the difference you feel with the intake.

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Originally posted by koreanpers
here it is w/ the l tuned struts and eibachs. The wheels are only 16"...our winter wheels. But i am pretty sure the 18" rims will look good on this now
The 18s will look better in itself but don't expect the gap to get any better. Actually with my wheels, since I am running 235/40s in front, the wheel diameter is slightly smaller than stock.
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I am sponsored by Weapon-R and my airbox is different then yours but it looks great either way.

The W-R intake will sound good and add some extra power to the 300 stock horses you have.

good choice.

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Hi, what does your airbox look like? do you have a pic?

So far i am undecided as to if it adds more power of if i lost power. I love the sound, its not too loud, but its loud enough! When i first drove it this morning, it seemed like i had to push the gas down farther to get the car to move. I dont know..maybe its me.

Would it help if i disconnected the battery and let it sit, so the ecu will relearn the intake? Will that work?
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Originally posted by Neo
The 18s will look better in itself but don't expect the gap to get any better. Actually with my wheels, since I am running 235/40s in front, the wheel diameter is slightly smaller than stock.
245/40 or even 245/45 a better fat choice for 18's to fill out the wheel wells better. I'm running 245/40-19's and I really like that.
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him, well, i have 245/40/18 tires...but i can use 145/45/18? i have a 1.25 inch drop..this will work?
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
245/40 or even 245/45 a better fat choice for 18's to fill out the wheel wells better. I'm running 245/40-19's and I really like that.
is your car lowered also? and if so, how much?


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