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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Before:

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Usually don't take side views.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Do you notice any difference in the way the car feels/handles?
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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It handled alot better. Also dropped it 1" with alignment. I have a slight rake effect on it even with original tires on. I like the look it gives. I only take the turns fast in it if I have big tires. Don't feel safe with the skinnies.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Yeah, those tires would scare the crap out of me. Even my wider Radial T/A's sketch me out sometimes.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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here is a link to the pics of when i did mine. the left is dropped, the right is stock. this will give ya an idea without all of the sheet metal on to cover it up.

https://mustangforums.com/forum/clas...drop-pics.html
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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ride height change is minimal. The mod changes the geometry of the front end so that when the spring compresses and the tire moves up, it arcs in rather than out, which keeps more of contact patch of the tire on the ground. Paper template is a PITA. Hard to get the pilot holes exactly where you want them. I got Days template as well an it took me ten minutes to get the holes done.

Thanks Days!
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