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Lowered 1" with new wheels and tires
Flofocus Offline
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05-19-2010, 12:23 AM
took about 3 hours to do the springs, very easy to do on this car. Not an aggresive drop at all, just something to stay a little flatter in the corners.

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05-19-2010, 12:37 AM
nice!
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05-19-2010, 01:19 AM
good to see that there's a place for sensible mods.. looks good man!
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05-19-2010, 01:23 AM
After slamming my focus and watching out for every little bump on the road, i wanted to stay away from that. Wheel gap is still a little much for me, but its perfect for a dd that will see 5-10 track days in a year....
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05-19-2010, 01:49 AM
wheel gap is no indication of how well a car handles.
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05-19-2010, 03:19 AM
Very nice for a DD, with our crappy roads, a slammed car becomes a pain.

Also, not the right thread, but I'd like to take you on your BBQ offer for June 8th.
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05-19-2010, 04:51 AM (This post was last modified: 05-19-2010, 04:52 AM by Flofocus.)
(05-19-2010, 01:49 AM)darkpuppet Wrote: wheel gap is no indication of how well a car handles.

Really? Tongue

Wheel gap is ugly, and I wish I could have less and not sacrifice ride quality - thats what im saying. Big Grin

Quote:Also, not the right thread, but I'd like to take you on your BBQ offer for June 8th.

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05-19-2010, 05:29 AM
Looks good Flo!
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THEY BROUGHT BACK THE JETS!!!
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#9
05-19-2010, 07:48 AM
Looks nice with the drop. Personally I prefer the stock wheels.
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05-19-2010, 09:18 AM
lookin good, sensible gap....but on AWD it is ok to look 4x4ish Tongue
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keep it on the track.
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#11
05-19-2010, 10:06 AM
Looks amazing, every time i saw you or your wife driving i wondered "When is he getting new wheels" ha ha. I agree with the wheel choice black on blue *thumbs up*.
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05-19-2010, 01:14 PM (This post was last modified: 05-19-2010, 01:14 PM by NefCanuck.)
Well done, a minor drop can do major things for how a car looks & handles (Believe me, I know this) Big Grin

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05-24-2010, 11:43 PM
well done Flo'
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