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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Old Jun 8, 2016 | 12:19 AM
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i am running c6 specs rear 19x11 front 18x10 beefy
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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 12:02 AM
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the new meats are here look at these bad boys 305/30/19



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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 12:27 AM
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They will look great, nice looking wells!
What in the heck is a well ???
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 12:15 AM
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The front lip is plastic, spring loaded to flex, and cheap to replace.
Quit crying, and lower the thing, unless of course you like that 4x4 altitude.

BTW: nice shoes!

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should i lower the car factory height afraid i might destroy the front lip?
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 11:15 PM
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The front lip is plastic, spring loaded to flex, and cheap to replace.
Quit crying, and lower the thing, unless of course you like that 4x4 altitude.

BTW: nice shoes!

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I have a fiber glass front spoiler
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 04:19 AM
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Post up a pic.

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I have a fiber glass front spoiler
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 12:02 AM
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 12:16 AM
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Ok, I'd be worried too. While I like that spoiler, I'd rather run lower.
Did you install that, or buy the car as is?
Let's see a full side shot.

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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 02:05 AM
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I would paint your adapters black to blend in with your rotor hats. Actually, I would paint the hats at the same time, for a uniform look.

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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 06:42 AM
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I had to use these on the rear due to clearance issues
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