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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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what would any of you recommended to do to lower the car, as mine is still stock as in shocks, springs or both, 1 inch or 2 inch drop ect?
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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what would any of you recommended to do to lower the car, as mine is still stock as in shocks, springs or both, 1 inch or 2 inch drop ect?
Couple of turns on the stock lowering bolts will do just fine. Don't try to make them show the same number of threads, they are set up from the factory to account for a weight in the drivers seat, but not necessarily a weight in the passenger seat.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Thanks for all the welcomes and good info. The car is pretty much all stock. Pics to follow when I can.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the fun.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Congrats and you will love the car.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Congrats on the Z! Column lock bypass, cags defeat, new shifter, change fluids, lower, tint and enjoy!
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