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Old 10-07-2010, 07:35 PM
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Default Lowered and tinted the V

I ended up getting 20% tint on the V, and had the H&R Springs with MM Spacers installed, along with Hotchkis front and rear sway bars, Z06 end links and new CS Ultra-mounts.

First off the shifts feel 10x better and more consistent feeling with the CS mounts in now, and i honestly cant tell a difference in vibrations. Also, it feels like the Hotchkis sways completely ELIMINATED body roll in hard turns. the thing handles on rails. The H&R springs helped that as well in my opinion, I dont feel as much brake dive either. Not sure of the spring rates, but I think it definitely improved handling, maybe because of the lower center of gravity.

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looks good man, like that blacked out grill also. they look the best on a black v
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Originally Posted by Vness
looks good man, like that blacked out grill also. they look the best on a black v
this x2. nice work bro.
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Im thinking of getting the Team Dynamics wheels in Black as the next exterior mod.... any thoughts? or just powdercoat the wheels black?
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Originally Posted by smbstyle
Im thinking of getting the Team Dynamics wheels in Black as the next exterior mod.... any thoughts? or just powdercoat the wheels black?
That looks good man.

I'm a fan of the stock wheels powdercoated.
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Not a fan of the pinstripe on the car, but it looks good lowered.

How is the ride when just cruising. Bumpier?
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looks good, like the blacked out grill
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powdercoat the stockers. They are great looking wheels..

Car looks good.

Maybe STS-V fogs and darken your sidemarkers.
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looks great man! i love the way the back is down on the tires
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Originally Posted by 347fairless
Not a fan of the pinstripe on the car, but it looks good lowered.

How is the ride when just cruising. Bumpier?
car came with the pinstripe. honestly i dont notice the ride any bumpier or rougher, just less brake dive, squat during acceleration, and less body roll.

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powdercoat the stockers. They are great looking wheels..

Car looks good.

Maybe STS-V fogs and darken your sidemarkers.
definitely looking into the STS-V fogs, i like the idea of powdercoating the stockers. Im thinking of a dark gray color like the stock C6Z wheels.

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looks great man! i love the way the back is down on the tires
thanks to you!!! the kit was great; the guys at the install shop thought it was brilliant and very well made.
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What are the MM spacers? Getting ready to install H&R springs next week should the spacers be done at the same time? Thanks!
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Send a PM to the man 2 posts above yours, and definitely install them at the same time.
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Originally Posted by KVS84
What are the MM spacers? Getting ready to install H&R springs next week should the spacers be done at the same time? Thanks!
yes, they are needed for lowering springs. PM mightymouse.
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can somebody post some installed pics?
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Nice ride!
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Originally Posted by Vness
looks good man, like that blacked out grill also. they look the best on a black v
I agree!



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