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Old 04-29-09, 08:14 PM
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Default Just installed megan springs

And Im tucking tire in the rear stock 18s I havent done the front yet i will post pictures tomorrow i lowered the jack and felt like i did something wrong I was shocked Ill keep everyone posted
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The back raised up when I put the front springs on.. Sorry it took so long to get pictures and that they are from an Iphone
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Old 05-02-09, 01:10 PM
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Not a lot of suspension travel left, how's the ride?
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Its a little bumpy at times.. I get a lot more rattles inside the car but I drove about 50 miles straight on the freeway and it was still a great ride very comfortable As soon as I get some tires Im going to put my Volks back on
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does it look like there's a gap between your GFX and you rear bumper??? nice drop btw
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looks good. did your wrap (silencers) your spring before install. i have the same set up and i don't hear noises at all. only when im on jacked up roads i hear it.
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Originally Posted by acefalcon2
does it look like there's a gap between your GFX and you rear bumper??? nice drop btw
Thanks, Yeah theres a small. Its actually a Vertex rear lip, I took some more pictures yesterday. Im going to post them in the normal section in a little bit.


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looks good. did your wrap (silencers) your spring before install. i have the same set up and i don't hear noises at all. only when im on jacked up roads i hear it.
No I didnt they didnt come with any wrap or anything. Im not usually one to be bothered by noise, I probably wouldnt hear it anyways my exhaust is so damn loud.
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