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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Like the new look much better............
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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i like it, looks sleeker.....took mine off too...droped it a whole lot more though on bolts from the hardware store.... $2.98 rear drop and completely removed the front ones.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 9lives
i like it, looks sleeker.....took mine off too...droped it a whole lot more though on bolts from the hardware store.... $2.98 rear drop and completely removed the front ones.

Ya, that is pretty low. Looks awesome. I like the black out look, with black C6 Z rims.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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I HATE BSM'S!!! Looks good my friend.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Looks good. I prefer the BSM's though. Nice work!
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Much better.
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Originally Posted by 9lives
i like it, looks sleeker.....took mine off too...droped it a whole lot more though on bolts from the hardware store.... $2.98 rear drop and completely removed the front ones.
You'll be going coilovers within a year! Ask me how I know I went with Belstein HD's and removed 3/4 of the front bushing and went longer bolts in the rear w/8 threads showing. It's been a year and the car rides like total azz and I'm not as low as you. I hit the bump stops all the time!

Phadt coilovers are on the way and I might go even lower!

Here's how she looks now.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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I like BSMs on coupes, but to each his own

Your car looks great, I think I'll lower mine soon, you need to get rid of that Mustang next to you
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Much better without the side molding.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Your car looks great, I think I'll lower mine soon, you need to get rid of that Mustang next to you

I kinda feel bad for the owner. We talk often, but they have to park their mustang next to a purdy vette every day. Not only that, the few times we leave around the same time, I get to let him know whos boss. =P
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Personally I like the side molding, but I think it looks good either way.
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how hard is it lower a C5 about an inch? is their a good write up?
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how hard is it lower a C5 about an inch? is their a good write up?
Very easy & it's free!!!

Do a search & you should find quite a few write-ups w/pcs!!
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Originally Posted by 9lives
i like it, looks sleeker.....took mine off too...droped it a whole lot more though on bolts from the hardware store.... $2.98 rear drop and completely removed the front ones.
Looks good .....you should lower your lawn mower too.
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I remember getting both those mods done. Looks much better

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Nice - but I think NEW rims would take it over the top (mod fever)
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Looks good. I prefer the BSM's though. Nice work!
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