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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Has anyone else noticed how the front looks higher from a front standing vantage point vs looking at it from the rear? (lowered on stock bolts)..I know that the front is lower..seems to be an optical illusion..strange.

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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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I have noticed this as well.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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IMHO they all need to be lowered a bit if they're stock ride height.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I see what your saying
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Even lowered when shot from a front upward angle it looks jacked for example:

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But when you look at it from the side it is not that high. I can squeeze 2 fingers between the fender and tire. By the pic looks as if I can get my whole hand in there
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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It's just a trick of perspective like railroad tracks look always closer together in the distance.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Yes, I've noticed this as well
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My car is the opposite. It is lowered on the stock bolts and the front is definately lower. It is to the point where I want the rear lower to match a little better. Mine is an 02 Z... wonder if that has anything to do with it.
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