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Old May 5, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Haven't posted photos in awhile, but here are some unedited photos after finally finishing the detail up on my car.







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That is one sharp Black Z
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That is one sharp Black Z
Thanks, it would look better if I could lower it, but the bolts are frozen.
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Looks good like it is!
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I was going to say something about the height.. bought mine like 6 months ago, and couldn't tell if mine was lowered or not. but by the looks of it, my car is lowered. Nice ride by the way.
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Nice ride. WD-40, and the lower that bad boy.
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I was going to say something about the height.. bought mine like 6 months ago, and couldn't tell if mine was lowered or not. but by the looks of it, my car is lowered. Nice ride by the way.
Thanks!
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Nice ride. WD-40, and the lower that bad boy.
I put penetrating oil on and I will try to do it again next week.
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I used VHT Niteshade on the rear bumper running lights, what do you guys think?
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What's the WD-40 and oil for? Nice car BTW.
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What's the WD-40 and oil for? Nice car BTW.
Try to loosen the bolts so I can lower it. TY, btw.
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Originally Posted by Matth3w
Try to loosen the bolts so I can lower it. TY, btw.
Roger that.
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They were stuck tight and the top is a 10mm so it's too easy to strip. Rather than risk it we soaked it with penetrating oil and figured I'd give it a whirl next weekend.
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Nice shots....
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