Lower or GFX kit?
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Lower or GFX kit? Well I jsut got my SS spoiler and will have it installed within hte next week. I'm trying to decide what to do next. Should I add a gfx kit or lower it an inch and get rid of some of the wheels gap? Here are some pics of my car without the SS spoiler.
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Re: Lower or GFX kit? Either will work
I have GFX and it makes the car look less 4 wheel drive like
Personally, I like the GFX. Keeps me from looking like the other 10,000+ F-bods on the road (lol)
Seriously though, the lowering will aid handling and get you a nice look. If you are thinking about the GFX anyway, I'd do it 1st. That way, you'll know how low you can actually go without serious scraping problems.
If you lower it first, then install FX, might be in for a rude awakening (JMHO).
Your car, your $$, your choice
Car looks good.
I have GFX and it makes the car look less 4 wheel drive likePersonally, I like the GFX. Keeps me from looking like the other 10,000+ F-bods on the road (lol)
Seriously though, the lowering will aid handling and get you a nice look. If you are thinking about the GFX anyway, I'd do it 1st. That way, you'll know how low you can actually go without serious scraping problems.
If you lower it first, then install FX, might be in for a rude awakening (JMHO).
Your car, your $$, your choice
Car looks good.
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Re: Lower or GFX kit? Just compromise....lower and GFX...lol well for a white car i like lowering it better. But I plan on doing both with mine. Who knows what all i will do with it though..never know I might become another Steve. be good people Justin 
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Re: Lower or GFX kit? gfx look good if not overdone and the right ones are picked
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Re: Lower or GFX kit? Lower it. GO for the clean, sleek look. You'll run into too many problems with GFX:
ie. Is the kit low enough?
ie. Does it follow the lines of the car?
ie. I hope it's not too low.
ie. Dam, I hope the painter matches the color of the car.
ie. Dam, I hope the paint doesn't chip off and start webbing.
ie. Will the kit fall off if I accidentally scrape on a driveway......
There's tons of worries. At least that's what I think. hell....maybe I'm wrong and just paranoid.
ie. Is the kit low enough?
ie. Does it follow the lines of the car?
ie. I hope it's not too low.
ie. Dam, I hope the painter matches the color of the car.
ie. Dam, I hope the paint doesn't chip off and start webbing.
ie. Will the kit fall off if I accidentally scrape on a driveway......
There's tons of worries. At least that's what I think. hell....maybe I'm wrong and just paranoid.
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Re: Lower or GFX kit? the kit is the stock gfx and I can pick up the rear valance and side skirts (no front peice) for $100. As far is paint goes I have a great place. The guy does awsome work for a great price. I like both the lowered and gfx looks depending on the car. I would just be alot cheaper to put the gfx on and would give a lower apperance.
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Re: Lower or GFX kit? I agree with Shadow that GFX's will set your car apart from the Sea of Fbodies on the road w/out GFX's. 
My car came with them and to be honest I originally wanted to remove them. If you lower and have ground FX's. They're a PITA! Example, I cannot fit a floor jack under my car with the GroundFX's on and being lowered. I also have to take inclines very carefully. Sometimes I wish I didn't have them on the car so it would be one less thing to worry about getting scrapped up, etc. but I do get a lot of compliments and Stares so I deal with it.
My car came with them and to be honest I originally wanted to remove them. If you lower and have ground FX's. They're a PITA! Example, I cannot fit a floor jack under my car with the GroundFX's on and being lowered. I also have to take inclines very carefully. Sometimes I wish I didn't have them on the car so it would be one less thing to worry about getting scrapped up, etc. but I do get a lot of compliments and Stares so I deal with it.
