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Old 08-08-2008, 07:38 AM
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Just had my 3.2 lowered and a full laser alignment for the geometry. As well as looking much nicer (in my eyes) it's transformed the handling. Turn-in is much tighter and there is a much decreased tendency for lift-off oversteer. Just wanted to share my pleasure
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Old 08-08-2008, 08:48 AM
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Nice!!
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Beautiful car! That appears to be a bit lower than "euro height" (that mine is at)...do you have problems with clearance at that height?

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I want a CS.
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Looks great! No rubbing problems? I would like to do that with my 69. Thanks for the pics!
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lovely!
are the twing rear fogs standard? they look good on your car
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KP, looking good!

who did the work? I need to get mine done after the engine rebuild.

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Cheers for the positive comments guys. The car was done by GT-One, Chertsey. I highly recomend them. They consulted me during each step (I hung around for the day) so was able to say if I was happy or not before the next step. I even went back the next day for a very small tweak and they did it immediately for no extra cost. Great service.

The height is notably lower than standard euro but most speed bumps are OK if I take it slowly. No rubbing problems - I asked for a fair bit of negative camber on the rear to help avoid this as well as improve the handling. The ride is still just as compliant as before.

nicklouse - no idea about the twin fogs actually, I've had that comment before. Anyone else know if this is unusual?
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Car looks great.
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SLAMMED!!!
Looks hot!
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Love the CS, looks awesome!!! I also didn't think they had fog lights but no big deal... easy to swap either way.
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That looks to be about the same height as mine. I agree that it is a great height. Mine hasn't caused me any issues on the street, other than normal caution on driveways, etc.
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Re Fog lights - i've seen a nice workaround whereby the the fog light is wired into one of the reversing lights, using an LED. Cleans up the rear nicely.
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Thanks guys. I've actually been driving the car less since it was lowered cos I'm simply enjoying looking at it - that can't be right!
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Did you ask for specifc ride height or let them do their magic?

Would be interested in costs too, though i'llneed shocks replacing too - PM if preferred.

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