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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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The springs are my quick fix to not buying wheels (don't want to spend $1500 on the wheels I want just yet) but I don't like the big gap between the wheel and fender. What is the best brand and how low should I go to take a decent chunk out of the gap?
Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Road Magnets:







they're not out just yet, i'm using their prototype, which was developed for MY car, and i have the only set in the world. I'll let ya know when you can get them- if you want
Old Feb 15, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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I went with Eibach Pro line and the hieght is perfect. Used $30 camber bolts for alignment...no problems.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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whered u get the $30 camber bolts? did you do it all yourself?
Old Feb 17, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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You can get the bolts from O'Rielly's auto Parts. Yes, I did them myself in my carport with a jack and 2 jack stands. The front is a much bigger job than the back. Back is about a 1 hour job...no problem. The front is easy too, but it requires renting a spring compressor and taking off a lot of parts. Not hard, just time consuming. If you want to do it, let me know and I will be happy to give you my contact info for more details. You will need to have the front end alighned after your finshed.
Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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Are they like the ones made by PROGRESS Technology? Looks like a bolt with a cam in the middle?
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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Yes.
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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LestR723, in those pictures is that your stock springs or the replacement ones? I ask because mine is stock and it looks like I have the same space between my tire and fender lips as you do.
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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WHY DO YOU HAVE TO REALIGN WHEN SIMPLY CHANGING THE SPRINGS/SUSPENSION????

Will someone please explain to me.

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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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when you lower the suspention the toe and camber are off slightly mine was off by 3 degrees all better now



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