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Old 05-12-2012, 01:06 PM
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Default Car in in the shop for some upgrades

After debating for a long time and reading all the different posts about suspension upgrades I have made a decision and am taking the plunge.

The car is currently in the shop to get PSS10's installed.
I am also putting on the Walrod bushings that I purchased from FD.
And then I am putting on the front protection bar that I purchased from Gert at Carnewal.
The car will sit quite a bit lower and my driveway is a little bit of a challenge to get into without scraping up the car. The front protection bar is a must!
Actually my driveway is fine. It is the 50 layers of pavement on my street that have lifted up the center of the street so much that it actually is higher at the center than the top of the curb on the sides.

Can't wait to get the car back and see how it feels.
Old 05-12-2012, 01:28 PM
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I'm considering doing the same. Can you PM me and let me know what kind of bill I can expect.
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Old 05-12-2012, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Dryfly57
I'm considering doing the same. Can you PM me and let me know what kind of bill I can expect.
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FDM has the PSS10's listed at $2700. I would figure on $500-1000 for the install and around $400 for alignment/corner balance depending on where you live, etc. Worth every penny in my book.
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Thanks, il piratta!!
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My opinion...Lose the FPB....All is does is lower the bottom of the front of your car 3/4"....I hit more pavement with my FPB installed than I do with it off...Besides that, it "uglies up" the front end of your car witht at big stainless piece hanging under the front lip...
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Originally Posted by TMc993
My opinion...Lose the FPB....All is does is lower the bottom of the front of your car 3/4"....I hit more pavement with my FPB installed than I do with it off...Besides that, it "uglies up" the front end of your car witht at big stainless piece hanging under the front lip...
Terry what suspension are you running?
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Originally Posted by Dryfly57
I'm considering doing the same. Can you PM me and let me know what kind of bill I can expect.
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I'll have to get back to you, once I pick up the car and actually pay for it.
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Originally Posted by TMc993
My opinion...Lose the FPB....All is does is lower the bottom of the front of your car 3/4"....I hit more pavement with my FPB installed than I do with it off...Besides that, it "uglies up" the front end of your car witht at big stainless piece hanging under the front lip...
You have a good point. I am just really worried about my driveway. And I rather scrape up the FPB than my front bumper...
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Here are some pics of the PSS10 and the FPB. Sorry about the cell phone picture quality.
Also, I guess the car could use a good cleaning of the wheel housing.
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Ok, how do like the car with the upgrade?



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