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Old Feb 9, 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
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Old Feb 9, 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
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Old Feb 9, 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.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by UnVMySS
I also dont have near as many holes as the ones with y3f option from the factory did. I only put like 9 holes total, where as the factory ones has like 45 holes...
I had a total of 26 holes filled. Lol
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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^ Jesus.
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Old Feb 9, 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...
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by UnVMySS
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.

(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.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I hear ya man. I for sure will post pics when its all said and done. I cant wait...
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Old Feb 9, 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.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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That looks really good, but it's too low to drive everywhere.

I'm dropping mine 1.2 with Strano springs. It should looks pretty good.
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Old Feb 9, 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
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 03:21 AM
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yeah slammed looks killer but thats about it,such a pain in the *** to drive something like that around,i think your car sits pretty good now, i think your kit will sell pretty fast,every time i see one with a kit its all jacked up
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Old Feb 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
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Old Feb 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
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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I agree about the muscle car look ZeesNuTs... Thinking maybe remove kit, black 35th stripes, lower stance, and maybe a front splitter with rear cme valence
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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That sounds like a good idea. BTW what area do you live in?
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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+1 to removing the kit
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Old Feb 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).
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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I live near fort lewis washington. My actual town isnt even on a map...lol
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by White.Lightning
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
I think your car has a killer stance and I bet is still very driveable. Very nice man.
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