1.5" really makes a difference

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1.5" really makes a difference

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yeah, we've all heard that before, probably in a different context, but here, i'm talkin 'bout i finally joined the freakin dropped club. tein s.techanybody in chicago lookin to do some work on your car, talk to faisal at landspeed auto. he'll hook you up
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Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (ramenboy...)

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looks nice but only 1.5? my S-tech from TEIN were 2.0
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thanx mav. yup 1.5. i'm on the stock springs. wonder if that makes a difference.here's one more

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Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (ramenboy...)

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ok, you have teins, how are you on stock springs???
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Post by northvibe »

well they do settle down even more once they are driven on. I got hotchkis and my drop was more like 2 inch but was supposed to be 1.5
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Quote, originally posted by northvibe »well they do settle down even more once they are driven on. I got hotchkis and my drop was more like 2 inch but was supposed to be 1.5wow. i'll look forward to an even lower ride! i like the handling. and tighter feel.drunken, i was too cheap to buy new struts. i know the stocks w/the new springs are more compressed, but i'll burn that bridge down when i come to it.
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aha! so you meant to say struts in the referenced post? i don't think really anyone has gone aftermarket on the struts, as there is not a need to.
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doh!yeah just reread the previous post. yeah...stock struts, tein springs. thanx for catching that drunken!
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yeah it should settle to 2" drop. Get it aligned after a week or so once they have really settled.
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Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (ramenboy...)

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hey, i live not too far from chicago. what town is this shop in? i'm looking to lower and also get some other work done. how much did this run you?
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Quote, originally posted by tribalman »hey, i live not too far from chicago. what town is this shop in? i'm looking to lower and also get some other work done. how much did this run you?hey josh aaah, my old stomping ground is glen ellyn. landspeed auto is on peterson, just west of lincoln. techinically still chicago, but up north. just south of touhy. 3437 W peterson.773.588.5470one of the reasons i brought my car there was becuase he actually did some research into the vibe. they were going to use one as their 'flagship' and haul equipment, around, but found that the xB had more room. oh well. worked out fine for me.they're just finishing up their website (only been open since around july or august, but they aim to please) talk to tatiana or faisalenjoy the ride
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