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Old 03-11-2008, 09:08 PM
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It was a little dark out when I got home tonight. Here's some before and after pics. Can you spot the difference??



BMR springs, 275 front and 285 rear KDW's, and Metco LCA's with relocation brackets. I love the stance with the new springs!

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I always wondered what the BMR springs looked like... besides that shot on BMR's website. Looks great! Any shocks or stock? Love the stance...

-J
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Stock shocks. I freakin love these springs. Here's a couple more shots..

Before..


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Loving them... still got the isolators on the rear springs?

-J
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Yeah, it definately handles a lot better now too. I highly recommend these springs! The car rides a little stiffer, but not bad. It still rides a lot nicer than my car.
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Thanks for the info and pics! Compared to my last car, anything will be a better ride so I might be looking into these.

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J,

Do it man a nice drop with your rims would look bad ***. Any luck with the inspection?
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Yea I have the rear spring mod now but the front is still 4x4. No sir no luck on inspection.

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Your wife drives a cool car
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I like those BMR's too. Actually I was thinking about adding those when I eventually get some HAL's.

I just am leary of lowering my car on the shitty roads I live on.
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Looks pretty Jazzy!
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That is a damn nice stance!!!
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Originally Posted by DannoWS6
I like those BMR's too. Actually I was thinking about adding those when I eventually get some HAL's.

I just am leary of lowering my car on the shitty roads I live on.
Don't do it, you saw and drove my car with springs and shocks. Out where we live is just awful, but really it's irrelevant since you're not driving it all year round. You'd just have to be careful during spring with all the heaves.
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Originally Posted by BigKap94z
Looks pretty Jazzy!
Yeah it's pretty spiffy.
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looks a lot better, what will u do with out the 4x4 now
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The four wheel drive is still hooked up, I just won't use it as often now lol.
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Such a great stance but stock shocks The stock shocks/struts are barely adequate for the stock springs! When you replace the stockers go with the Koni SA's! You will be amazed! Again great stance and great looking SS!
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I actually couldn't figure it out until you stated it, but now that you look it's MUCH sweeter of a stance!

Bonus points on the all camaro family!!
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I don't plan on autocrossing/road racing the car so the stock shocks will suffice.
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I like the look of the 285`s on the rear, you can see the difference in the pics, but how does it look in person? I have the same tires but they are 275`s all around, I have been debating buying two rear 285`s. Its a small difference, but I believe when you are setting the stance of your car subtle details can make a cars stance. Your car sits and looks great.



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