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Old 08-26-2006, 08:14 PM
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Did the lowering really help the handling at all?
Old 08-26-2006, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by H20NOO
It is 60% Madico Advanced Ceramics (nano-technology). Very high quality and very subtle but rejects about 99% of the heat. I think it's a bit too light but I'm happy with it.

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Where did you have the tint installation done?
Old 08-26-2006, 08:55 PM
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Very nice touch Matt! See you at Thunderhill with that baby in Oct!
Old 08-26-2006, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave I
Where did you have the tint installation done?
www.premiermobilegroup.com in Fremont, CA

Excellent customer service and outstanding quality but you'll pay a bit more and it may take a while to get an appointment.

They also installed a custom fit clear bra that covers the entire front bumper and hood as well as the first 1/3 of the front fenders and the area behind all four wheels. Absolutely top notch work and customer service.

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Old 08-26-2006, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSteel
Did the lowering really help the handling at all?
Car feels like it has a bit less body roll. Obviously the center of gravity is slightly lower which is always beneficial. But, the handling limits on these cars are so high I wouldn't be able to give a real opinion until I do a track day. I'll be doing that on 10/19 but I never ran this car on the track with the stock springs so I have no point of reference.

In short, for street use, the benefit of lowering springs is almost entirely cosmetic. If you blend in some track use, there probably is an incremental benefit. That being said, lowering springs may clip a few tenths per lap with a pro driver. Most of us have several seconds of improvement in us without making any engine or suspension changes.

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Old 08-27-2006, 02:05 AM
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I had Huber Optic done on my bimmer a couple years ago and just had Premier do the Madico ceramics. I like the color on the Matico ceramic more than hube. The huber looked a little too gray for my taste. Either way, it did its job. Another thumbs up to Premier



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