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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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So I have lowered my car 2 inches all the way around. I'm am looking at a cvx (eleanor) front bumper that a forum member is selling. Would it scrape too much? I want to know because Its such a good deal and I love those bumpers...
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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2 inches with an eleanor front bumper... I think you will be touching ground.
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Probably. I'm at stock height and I still scrape my CDC Classic chin from time to time. You just have to learn how to go over speedbumps, inclines and make a habit of backing in spaces
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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That's a bummer :/ oh well....time to look for a different one. Whats a decently priced front bumper that would look nice? Gt/Cs? I really need to replace my front bumper.
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ironh19
2 inches with an eleanor front bumper... I think you will be touching ground.
^ That.

i've heard people say with the eleanor front bumper on stock springs, they only have like 3in. of clearance or so.
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by redfire05gt
That's a bummer :/ oh well....time to look for a different one. Whats a decently priced front bumper that would look nice? Gt/Cs? I really need to replace my front bumper.
Why do you need it replaced
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Because I had to cut it up to get the aggressive chin spoiler on. Well I messed up the chin spoiler it has really bad gouges in it. I have grown to not like it. Therefore I just dont want to deal with it anymore.
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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It depends on what condition of the road in your area. With 2 inches lowered, I would suggest to stick with stock bumper.
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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2 inches is a nice drop and more the likely you are gonna scrape at some point or another. I would either look into a new bumper or raise the stang up slightly. If neither are an option then be careful how you drive. My is SLAMMED and I have to be aware of the road conditions or I will definitely scrape a ton.
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 04:25 AM
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You can look into air bags. Raise and lower the car as you please.
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