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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 87Streak
The only attitude i`ve seen, was from you.

"i have searched and found nothing i liked...also i dont have all day 2 sit and search...im sure it doesnt hurt 2 repeat yourselves if this topic has come up again"
and use english to is not 2
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Cut the guy some slack, he's brand new.
You suck. I already did, he used it up. But I'll give him a little more if you kick the chair...
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Think hard before lowering it. It can be more of a pain than what it is worth.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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I lowered mine with a VB&P adjustable spring. It runs $400 to 500 for the spring.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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I personally don't mind reading a new thread about a subject of interest for me for the umpteenth time...........once in awhile there can be a fresh new take from somebody.

Then again, if the subject doesn't interest me or if I feel it's been beat to death, I just exercise my no click privileges
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Old May 7, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Caboboy
I personally don't mind reading a new thread about a subject of interest for me for the umpteenth time...........once in awhile there can be a fresh new take from somebody.

Then again, if the subject doesn't interest me or if I feel it's been beat to death, I just exercise my no click privileges
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Old May 8, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Joes85vette, You're New To The Forum -your Attitude Will Not Sit Well With Most Of The Very Helpful Members Of This Forum-coming Looking For Advise And Then Copping An Attitude Toward Those Yuo're Looking For Help From Is Not Too Smart-i'm With Vinnie87, 87streak, And Central Coaster.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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Before this gets further out of hand...maybe I can jump in and steal this thread from the newbie? I hate doing so, but I have a lowering question and I have searched a bunch of threads and I can't seem to find my answer. And, because this went from a question to a gang beating on the new guy with the attitude, maybe I can get it back on track.

My question is this....has anyone lowered the rear of their car using the existing transverse spring bolts? I was going to take mine off and drill a new cotter-pin hole down at the bottom. I would think that should give me +/- an inch of drop? Anyone done it?
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Old May 9, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ODIVETTE
My question is this....has anyone lowered the rear of their car using the existing transverse spring bolts? I was going to take mine off and drill a new cotter-pin hole down at the bottom. I would think that should give me +/- an inch of drop? Anyone done it?
Don't do it !! The bolt will break at the factory cotter pin hole.
Spend a few bucks and do it right.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ODIVETTE
Before this gets further out of hand...maybe I can jump in and steal this thread from the newbie? I hate doing so, but I have a lowering question and I have searched a bunch of threads and I can't seem to find my answer. And, because this went from a question to a gang beating on the new guy with the attitude, maybe I can get it back on track.

My question is this....has anyone lowered the rear of their car using the existing transverse spring bolts? I was going to take mine off and drill a new cotter-pin hole down at the bottom. I would think that should give me +/- an inch of drop? Anyone done it?
From what I remember, there may be room for half an inch of lowering on the stockers. I wouldn't bother with a cotter key, some locktite and a nyloc nut are good.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 4xround
Joes85vette, You're New To The Forum -your Attitude Will Not Sit Well With Most Of The Very Helpful Members Of This Forum-coming Looking For Advise And Then Copping An Attitude Toward Those Yuo're Looking For Help From Is Not Too Smart-i'm With Vinnie87, 87streak, And Central Coaster.
TYPICAL forum dork
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Old May 13, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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