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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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If I could not have gotton my Z in Silver.... I would have black and set up just like yours...

Looks SMOKIN !

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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See my sig,lowering bolts in rear and bushings cut out in the front.Sorry no pics
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Lowered on stock bolts....

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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I lowered mine with a friend a few months ago, and in case you don't think it is lowered, look at the picture at the bottom...













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Man I thought for sure the MESV guys would have been all over this thread..... oh well I guess I will represent!!!!


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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06Joe
Man I thought for sure the MESV guys would have been all over this thread..... oh well I guess I will represent!!!!


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With it that low do you drive it much?
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No front bolts, longer rears:





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Originally Posted by jaygood
With it that low do you drive it much?

Yeah man I pretty much drive all the same places so I know the roads. If I go some where new I just take it extra easy!!!
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How is your drive ability with bolts in the front out?
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jaygood
How is your drive ability with bolts in the front out?
Not bad - just have to watch out and be careful. There's definitely a technique to driving slammed cars

I pretty much don't go over speed bumps, and stick to better constructed roads, but I drive mine all the time. No compromises for the look!
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