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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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[QUOTE=ZPounds07GT;7921355]I have now lowered my car. The rear seems to be off only slightly, maybe 2-3mm at the most, I may get a new panhard bar but I'm hoping to go for a Watts Link for better overall performance and balance on the car.[QUOTE]
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I did the same on my '97 this winter, but I went with the FRPP springs and the Koni yellows, I love it.

Be careful with the panhard adjustments. The stock position averages the travel from the highest position (metal to metal without the jounce bumpers) vs at full shock extension.

So if you make too much adjustment, the tires may interfere with the inner fenders or fender lips at extreme travel. Of course a watts link would make this issue moot.

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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by peter55557
Looks great!!!
Thank you. Thank you everyone really. I seem to have made a good choice. Everything has settled in more now and it looks like it sits more even now.

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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinmalec
Nice stance....lowering definitely makes a huge difference! Throw on a black chin spoiler, which will add to the black/red combo. ;-)
Yeah I want the front and rear bumpers from the Cali Spc or a GT500 conversion so it will be a while before the color scheme continues. I'm thinking next visual will be Cali Spc side scoops. (Just baught a new radio so it will be a little bit. Lol)

Originally Posted by Old Mustanger
I did the same on my '97 this winter, but I went with the FRPP springs and the Koni yellows, I love it.

Be careful with the panhard adjustments. The stock position averages the travel from the highest position (into the chassis bumpers) vs at full shock extension.

So if you make too much adjustment, the tires may interfere with the inner fenders or fender lips at extreme travel. Of course a watts link would make this issue moot.
I'm more than likely going to skip the panhard and go for a Watts link right off the bat. No sense in spending the money for a panhard if it doesn't completely fix the problem. Know what I mean?

My question about the Watts link is, can I install it in my driveway or will I need to have it professionally installed?
Old May 3, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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[QUOTE=ZPounds07GT;7930095]Yeah I want the front and rear bumpers from the Cali Spc or a GT500 conversion so it will be a while before the color scheme continues. I'm thinking next visual will be Cali Spc side scoops. (Just baught a new radio so it will be a little bit. Lol)

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The California Special or GT500 conversion will look really good! Can't go wrong with either!

Is your hood painted or matte vinyl?
Old May 3, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Lovin' your stang, perfect stance. This is next on my list as well, although i think im gonna go with steeda springs.

By the way, where is that bridge you took a picture on? I swear there is one right down the road from me that looks like that.

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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ZPounds07GT
GWINNETT?! I'm gonna keep an eye out for your stang, I'm in Walton County. White 2011 with Black hood decals, look for me xD Nice stance, much better!
Old May 3, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Great pics! The stance looks perfect!
Old May 3, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bigD1515
GWINNETT?! I'm gonna keep an eye out for your stang, I'm in Walton County. White 2011 with Black hood decals, look for me xD Nice stance, much better!
Lol. I live right on the Walton County line basically. I'm in Loganville.

Thanks Mustanger, I think so too.
Old May 3, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by danman0469
Lovin' your stang, perfect stance. This is next on my list as well, although i think im gonna go with steeda springs.

By the way, where is that bridge you took a picture on? I swear there is one right down the road from me that looks like that.
Thank you I was considering the Steedas because of the ride quality, but I was worried the drop wasn't going to be what I wanted. So I chose the Eibach (no girlfriend to please so I make my own decisions. Haha.)

The bridge is actually in Tribble Mill Park. I had to hurry up and whip into position so my friend could take the picture. Lol. That area was really busy.

Edit: Dang I missed everyones replies.. Lol. Sorry Kevin, it is actually neither.. Unfortunately it is the thing almost everyone detests on the forum. It's Plasti-Dip. The black out panel is the same and they were both done by yours truely Hahaha. But I will have them painted this way, when money permits, and my unlimited plans for this car come to a point when I can justify the money over other mods.

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