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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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Is there anything else that you guys suggest I do to my car for looks?
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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springs, need to ditch the stock ride height. otherwise it looks cool, like the hood.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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springs, need to ditch the stock ride height. otherwise it looks cool, like the hood.
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What kind of springs do you guys suggest?
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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i have eibach sportlines, but i wouldnt recommend them. do some research here in the suspension section. there is alot to choose from now with spring/shock combos. you will want something to give you a 1"-1.5" drop and keep a decent ride. but my suggestion wouldnt be go as low as the sportlines, they dont allow enough suspension travel. mine were already on the car otherwise i would have went with the eibach pro kit or some others with a similar ride height.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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I went with the pro-kit and i love it
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How about the hockey stick stripe? A black one would look nice on your car.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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a set of custom stripes on that hood could look pretty unique as well, something in black
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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a set of custom stripes on that hood could look pretty unique as well, something in black
Ok I like the idea of the springs...but painting it.....I think I might have to play with microsoft paint a bit to see what i would like
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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yeah that is a tough decision. i put a vinyl stripe on my hood to see how i like it. if i decided i dont want it anymore i just rip it off. or if i like it i can always have it painted. you might could get some custom vinyl made....
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Is that the ultra z hood?
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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That's the single extractor hood from Mecham...
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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I'd change the hood immediately. A mild cowl hood or an SS hood would be my only two choices.

Also, go with some Eibach Sportline springs. Sportlines for Camaros, ProKit for Firebirds. Pro Kit's on Camaro's aren't noticeable enough IMO. You won't have any problems because you aren't running any unusually big wheels/tires.

Also, CME. Can't beat the look of center mount exhaust...I almost bought a Camaro just so I could have CME.
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I'd change the hood immediately. A mild cowl hood or an SS hood would be my only two choices.

Also, go with some Eibach Sportline springs. Sportlines for Camaros, ProKit for Firebirds. Pro Kit's on Camaro's aren't noticeable enough IMO. You won't have any problems because you aren't running any unusually big wheels/tires.

Also, CME. Can't beat the look of center mount exhaust...I almost bought a Camaro just so I could have CME.
Thanks, but I like my hood a lot. It's very unique and it seems to work very well with the Volante Ram air system. I do agree with you guys about the springs though.
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i like the hotchkis springs. I think they have the perfect stance for an F-body.
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A set of g2 springs or equivelent BRM/hotchkis etc and a new set of Koni shocks kto work withthe springs.....SFC and a adjustable panhard bar and LCR if your gonna drag....
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