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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Anyone know where to buy clear side markers?? I've been looking but i cant seem to find any...Also what's the best way to drop the rear of the car?? I would like to have an even stance
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/index.html

theres something there about lowering the rear

as for clear side markers...goto cadillacowners.com under the cts section...a guy sells em.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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^thanks for the info man. I cant seem to find the clear side markers though... is there a website to buy them? Has anyone tried to cut the springs in the back to lower the car? or is the eibach kit the way to go?
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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ground control is the way to go from what I've heard...the problem with the eibachs is you have to fool the rear shocks to stop autoleveling, or buy new non leveling shocks...as for sidemarkers..I just looked and the guy stopped making them...you might wanna post up over there...some people may have some they never installed.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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gc all the way.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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I know I just knocked the eibach...but correct me if i'm wrong...the gc kit uses eibach springs....??? still...it's a full coilover system.....personally I'll never lower any more of my cars...too much of a pita.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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So Ground Control is the best way to lower the car?? Where do I go to buy it and how much does it cost?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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http://www.ground-control-store.com/index.php
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cool thanks man. Does anyone know if you can clear the side markers? Is there a piece of amber inside the side markers?
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side markers are orange plastic just smoke them!!!
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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I wouldve if the car was black lol, I guess I have to look for some clear ones then.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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like I said, the one guy was making them....the only chance you'll get at a set now is if he starts making them again...or you post up a wanted add in the cts/v forum...you might get lucky....I have in the past with some of lastss aluminum interior pieces....just gotta ask.
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Old Oct 9, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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http://www.cadillacforums.com/cadill...&cat=10&page=1

I think I just made your day...20 or 30$ should take them.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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^Damn dude THANKS!!!!
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