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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Call these guys http://www.eatonsprings.com/. They make the springs for NPD and such. Tell them what is your hight now and finish hight and they will set you up. Mine are from them (2" drop ) and I had them made for my car and the price was the same as off the shelf. I did add a 1" block to bring down even lower.
Thanks Hector, here is a link to my cardomain site with more details on the build...http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2842869
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What size wheel and tire on the rear and what back space do you have, that stance looks like what I am aiming for. Also have you had any issues with the lowering block?
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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The wheel is 18X9 on 5.5 BS.with 1.25"wheel adapters to bring them out as not to rubb the inner well. No issues with the blocks at all, they'er only 1", but I don't dare use the wheel adapters at the track...
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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wow, that's a big rim and tire.
I have 4.75" BS on 17x8 and 1" spacer.
When you say you wouldn't dare use the adaptor at the track.. do you use different wheels?
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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I was using an old set of aluminum rims with slicks, old slot style. Next yearI might step it up to a new set of rims..
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Thanks,
That is one sweet Mustang!!!
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Your's is amazing. I love the look of coupes with skirt kits.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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IMO cars always looks the best when the top of the tire lines up with the fender or a bit higher. A nice stance is a 1 finger gap in the front and 1.5-2 figures in the back. If you wanna be all technical 1/4 ' from top of the tire to fender and a 3/8-1/2" gives it a nice sloping stance. The car looks awsome man.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Thanks guys, it feels good to get compliments after so much work. I built what I wanted and expected more crap. I know it's weird but I'm happy. Thanks for the input on the stance.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Air ride suspension would be nice. I think 3" would be good. Just so the top of the tire is not seen.

I am going to sell my tire/wheel combo. I think I like the 10 spoke halibrands now. I always did like those. I will be going through the same thing you are when I make the change since they are available in 15's and the tire will have a taller wall.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Tarafied, The car looks awesome!!! Only thing I would change is a little larger diameter tire and maybe a tad lower in the rear.

BTW, what body kit did you use??



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