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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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FIZZUCK! 20 miles down the road after havin my car back, I launch it and break the tranny mount. DAMN.
LOL, poly mounts FTW!
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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fixed for temporary and practical purposes. part cost me $6.10
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Lol..what you do, bungee-cord it?
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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nah, just part store special.


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Just bought a set of 2001 Z06 wheels. Alcoa, not speedline.
Going with 275/40/17 and 315/30/18 Falken RT-615's Pics next week. Might go with sportline fronts and pro kit rears (if I can find them)
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Originally Posted by CrimsonLT1
nah, just part store special.


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Just bought a set of 2001 Z06 wheels. Alcoa, not speedline.
Going with 275/40/17 and 315/30/18 Falken RT-615's Pics next week. Might go with sportline fronts and pro kit rears (if I can find them)
Why would you mix match the springs front and back?
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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sportline drop it further up front prokit less in the back but more than stock. sportlines are stiffer rate, less roll up front, pro kit not as stiff, but more than stock, probably wont make it handle poorly.

Will those wheels rub with sportlines all around? thats my concern.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimsonLT1
sportline drop it further up front prokit less in the back but more than stock. sportlines are stiffer rate, less roll up front, pro kit not as stiff, but more than stock, probably wont make it handle poorly.

Will those wheels rub with sportlines all around? thats my concern.
Your 1" difference in rim size is already going to make your front sit lower...how much of a rake are you going for???

I have 275/40/17 up front and 315/35/17 in the back sitting on sportlines/konis all the way around. I had to roll the fenders and do the BFH mod to the insid of the rear fender wells. Now everthing tucks up nice without rubbing.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
When you work a 84 hour week, then I'll listen to your complaints...
Ive been turning in at least 90+ hours a week. That is why my car still sits in my garage with nothing in it.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Your 1" difference in rim size is already going to make your front sit lower...how much of a rake are you going for???

I have 275/40/17 up front and 315/35/17 in the back sitting on sportlines/konis all the way around. I had to roll the fenders and do the BFH mod to the insid of the rear fender wells. Now everthing tucks up nice without rubbing.
I was concerned with the rears rubbing. guess this gives me the excuse to buy the eastwood roller I've been wanting

My friends stock 1997 sits lower than mine does. weird...
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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If you are somewhat worried about handling and want to lower it, why not get Strano's, or do you want that slammed look I guess?
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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not what I'd call slammed, but take the edge off of the 4x4 look...


@#$%@* ****. ebay banned my acocunt and I had a few things left to pay, all because of an account I had 3 years ago with 2 unpaid items that I forgot about.

Cant contact anyone... motherfuck. they cancelled any bids I had and if the item hadnt been paid for they removed me from the listing...

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Originally Posted by CrimsonLT1
nah, just part store special.


EDIT:

Just bought a set of 2001 Z06 wheels. Alcoa, not speedline.
Going with 275/40/17 and 315/30/18 Falken RT-615's Pics next week. Might go with sportline fronts and pro kit rears (if I can find them)

Azenis are kinda greasy. Open to any other tire? The Khumo XS has beaten it in every catagory.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Well if you aren't going for slammed then I would go with the strano springs. 1.2" drop and handling will improve, or so everyone and their mother says in the suspension section. I know they usually sell out in a rapid fashion, I'm gonna get a set someday.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice78Transam
Azenis are kinda greasy. Open to any other tire? The Khumo XS has beaten it in every catagory.
yeah, I'll give em a whirl. Wish I could get an all season in that size, but I'll just grab something else for that.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Damn, gl with all that. Pictures?

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