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Old 05-03-05 | 06:55 PM
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Do you guys think my car is too low? I feel my drop is a little too low and I am looking to raise her up a bit.
Something like 1/2 inch up front and 1inch in the rear.

What do you guys think?



Old 05-03-05 | 06:58 PM
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Looks good, if you don't have any problems with bumps, keep it at that height.

If it was me, I would drop it until there is no gap.
Old 05-03-05 | 07:00 PM
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Drew looks perfect to me

having any problems ??
Old 05-03-05 | 07:12 PM
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TLW, saw the pictures of your car at englishtown....looks killer. Did you solve your issues with the SC?

I really do not have any problems with the bumps. I am however feeling my steering getting a little to loose for me. I think my balljoints, control arm and tie rods all need to be replaced.
I have about 73k miles on her and I plan on doing this in the very near future.

Also, getting my timing belt and water pump replaced.

The flex have been great and I have been extremely happy with them, but thinking of maybe moving and trying something completely new and within reason....like bilstein PSS or Tein CS.
Old 05-03-05 | 07:15 PM
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Sure doesnt look too low.
Old 05-03-05 | 07:19 PM
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Drew....looks awesome....keep it at that height.

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Old 05-03-05 | 07:42 PM
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It looks great the way it is Don't raise it, you'll end up lowering it later because it will be too high.
Old 05-03-05 | 07:44 PM
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The flex have been great and I have been extremely happy with them, but thinking of maybe moving and trying something completely new and within reason....like bilstein PSS or Tein CS.
Any particular reason why you're considering moving to the CS? Getting old?
Old 05-03-05 | 07:53 PM
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Honestly, I do not think I will replace my suspension. The flex is a bit firm but I am getting older and seeking a little more comfortable ride. But than again, I love to bat down would be contenders in the twisties which keeps me plenty young

I just cant justify putting in a new suspension when my current setup is working so well.
I don't know what it is, spring time is coming around and I feel like I need to spend money on the GS even though she is now my official beater and the oldest of my three cars.

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Old 05-03-05 | 08:14 PM
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looks like a perfect drop. keep her like that. looks great
Old 05-03-05 | 08:14 PM
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it looks awesome, if anything lower it more but dont dare raise it.......
Old 05-03-05 | 11:45 PM
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no..... i think it's actually a bit on the high side, haha
Old 05-04-05 | 02:26 AM
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the drop looks perfect but if you want to change to the CS...I can understand cuz I have the CS and its quiet...
Old 05-04-05 | 06:09 AM
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Looks good to me I say go the other way Something like 1/2 inch down in the front and 1inch in the rear.
Old 05-04-05 | 06:21 AM
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Looks good like that if naything crank her down some.


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