Removing body kit...DOH!!!
02-09-2012, 09:29 AM
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Thanks.
The car is lowered on stranos but i plan on getting the same suspension set up as that car i posted in the first post.
I need bmr lower a arms which will drop the front another inch and ill do the heater hose mod on rear to drop it another 3/4 inch. Should look bamf. I have to sell the body kit first... I dont want to even look at the car with holes in it lol
The car is lowered on stranos but i plan on getting the same suspension set up as that car i posted in the first post.
I need bmr lower a arms which will drop the front another inch and ill do the heater hose mod on rear to drop it another 3/4 inch. Should look bamf. I have to sell the body kit first... I dont want to even look at the car with holes in it lol
02-09-2012, 10:04 AM
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honest they set that car up to run at the track, not dragrace, that car is killer, the rear is a ten bolt that was cut down to get the lip in the rear, i never liked any gfx on any fbody, looks 10x better without it, your kit should sell fast i dont see to many of them up fo sale, the welds in a 18 inch are not cheap but killer rims never are
02-09-2012, 10:07 AM
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But the question is: Who will buy the kit? I can't see anyone w/o a kit buying one unless a car that already has a kit needs placing? It's going to be hard but good luck anyways man.
02-09-2012, 10:14 AM
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I used to see the kits for sale and people bought them like they were going out of style. Dont get me wrong i do like the kit, but its just not in my cars future at this point. We just dont get along anymore so its time to file for divorce...
02-09-2012, 11:53 AM
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(Sorry, I wasn't clear.) I meant if you wanted to lower your car more so like the car in the original post. That will look killer!
Post up pics when you get that complete.
02-09-2012, 06:25 PM
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A 2" drop looks great IMO, but my experience is you have to lay out serious cash to make a car that low driveable, and even if it doesn't beat you to death, you have to be SO conscious of bumps, driveways, and potholes that it is not worth it. Maybe for a trailer queen, but not for streets in my are.
02-09-2012, 10:57 PM
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If you really want to remove the body kit you'll need to have it professionally done. The holes will need to be welded, then filled, then painted.
In regards to the GMHTP car pictures in the OP, that car isn't functional as a daily driver. On the track it shines like no other, but on the average streets, it isn't usable. I'd recommend a set of coilovers or Strano springs and Koni shocks. Both will give you a nice looking stance that is still usable.
IF you can live with the slammed look, then look at the GMHTP issue that goes into detail as to what was done suspension wise. I ultimately think that you will enjoy a Strano/Koni setup much more. It isn't '4x4', but at the same time it isn't 'slammed'.
Good luck
In regards to the GMHTP car pictures in the OP, that car isn't functional as a daily driver. On the track it shines like no other, but on the average streets, it isn't usable. I'd recommend a set of coilovers or Strano springs and Koni shocks. Both will give you a nice looking stance that is still usable.
IF you can live with the slammed look, then look at the GMHTP issue that goes into detail as to what was done suspension wise. I ultimately think that you will enjoy a Strano/Koni setup much more. It isn't '4x4', but at the same time it isn't 'slammed'.
Good luck
02-10-2012, 08:19 AM
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Well if it isn't daily driveable that doesn't matter to me because it isn't my daily driver. It hardly gets driven these days cuz all it does is rain here and I don't want it in the rain. Getting some interest in the kit and individual pieces of it but no money yet! LoL
02-10-2012, 10:30 AM
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I think with out the gfx it gives are car more of a MUSCLE CAR look. I like the gfx but not everyone can pull it off. I like how your car sit now bro but maybe less will be better this time around. You will be a lil faster with out the gfx anyways lol
good luck bro-ham lol
good luck bro-ham lol
02-10-2012, 11:27 AM
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I think it would look pretty good without the kit. The stance of the STi Killer is beautiful but with the roads here and my slp longtubes I would scrape one EVERYTHING lol. Either way if you go lower or not I think the car would look good either way (without the kit).
02-10-2012, 11:57 AM
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IF you can live with the slammed look, then look at the GMHTP issue that goes into detail as to what was done suspension wise. I ultimately think that you will enjoy a Strano/Koni setup much more. It isn't '4x4', but at the same time it isn't 'slammed'.
Good luck
Good luck