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Old 04-18-2007, 10:52 PM
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New HDs and M030 springs...what do you think?



Old 04-18-2007, 10:55 PM
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looks great!
Old 04-18-2007, 10:56 PM
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That looks great ...but if I had my car that low I would be bottoming out all the time here in Vancouver....how are the streets in Chicago?

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Old 04-18-2007, 11:04 PM
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I love that color. Yea, that looks great. Low is the way to go! Mine's down there with ya. How do you like the way it handles?
Old 04-18-2007, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike J
That looks great ...but if I had my car that low I would be bottoming out all the time here in Vancouver....how are the streets in Chicago?

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Mike,

So far, so good as far as not bottoming out.

Here in the flatlands of the prairie, there is not a lot of pitch in the parking lot and driveway entrances to worry about. If I was on one of the coasts or in the Rockies, it might be a different story. That said, I am trying to be cautious when pulling off of streets.

Hopefully, this won't be an issue. It's a weekend car, so that also probably helps a bit in terms of multiple encounters with parking lots, errands, etc.
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Old 04-18-2007, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Land Jet
I love that color. Yea, that looks great. Low is the way to go! Mine's down there with ya. How do you like the way it handles?
Thanks, Land Jet. Yes, the color complements the gray skies on an overcast day very well . Seriously, I do really like the Polar Silver, and am not tiring of it.

I love the way it handles now. It seems as though I went from a pick-up truck to a go-kart, in terms of ride. Sounds like you already know what I mean.
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Nice. Didn't know you could get that low with HD/M030. How boucy is it compared to before? I have the same setup by at between-RS-and-sport height.
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Originally Posted by LJ in Van
Nice. Didn't know you could get that low with HD/M030. How boucy is it compared to before? I have the same setup by at between-RS-and-sport height.
LJ, I think it's actually much less bouncy than the stock setup. Like some others have said, the HDs seem to make it feel more planted/sure-footed.

Before, I always had this feeling that a wheel or two might leave the pavement if I hit a big bump. Not any more...
Old 04-18-2007, 11:53 PM
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Dean, that looks sweet. Mine is being done right now although set at ROWO30 minus 10mm, what are your heights?
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Old 04-19-2007, 12:06 AM
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Looks good. Could never get away with that in this part of upstate NY. Steep
driveway aprons, speed bumps and heaved pavement require front
protection bars and SUV ride height.
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Wow, that's seriously low! I thought mine was slammed. How is the bump steer? What size tires do you have, do you have any rubbing and are your fenders rolled?
Old 04-19-2007, 12:17 AM
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Never thought I'd say it... Maybe a bit too low? Or try 18" wheels?
Old 04-19-2007, 12:18 AM
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Dean, it looks great.

What height is this, approx.?
How did you get it so low with M030? Longer drop links in rear?
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Sweet look! My next project as well . . .


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