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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Well I finally took the time to learn how to post a pic, so here is my baby...sorry about the poor quality, ripped the cover off and took a couple quick pics, it was like -15 outside. Should I lower this thing? Because its black the gap is not as noticable.




p.s. here are 2 of my good friends....Arthur and Gus.




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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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Nice car. I've been thinking about lowering mine as well. Any idea how much it costs?
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Nice car. I've been thinking about lowering mine as well. Any idea how much it costs?

as i understand it is free. you just have to lower it on the stock bolts. if that is not low enough, you can cut the bushings and put a longer bolt in rear. for instructions go to "other" menu and look under tech tips.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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Arthur and Gus are good lookin guys. Can't see the Vette!!
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad 2004
Arthur and Gus are good lookin guys. Can't see the Vette!!

i know, not enough light in garage, promise to have good pics in spring!
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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At least lower it on stock bolts if nothing else. Takes about 10 minutes and looks much better... I did mine about a month ago and it worked great using Patches' pictures. I may go lower now by cutting bushings/long bolts in rear, but I still can't decide.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jdplays
as i understand it is free. you just have to lower it on the stock bolts. if that is not low enough, you can cut the bushings and put a longer bolt in rear. for instructions go to "other" menu and look under tech tips.
Just a couple hrs. Easy mod
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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Nice car. Lowering it does make the car look good, but keep in mind the area you will be driving the car in. If you have an angle to your driveway, it will scrape more and you will have to be careful of any speedbumps or rises in the road.
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Originally Posted by Bad 2004
Arthur and Gus are good lookin guys. Can't see the Vette!!
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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What vette?Isn't this a cute dog forum?
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by noel48
What vette?Isn't this a cute dog forum?
nope, not a dog forum, couldn't help it, had to share, only vettes from now on.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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Nice Vert
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Brrrr.....Bring the vette inside and put the dogs in the garage!

(Just kidding, but Gus does kind of remind me of my ex)


PS Nice car outline!!
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Great pics - I can see the car just fine!!!
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I have mine lowered on stock bolts. You'll have to drop by the firehall in the spring when we get them out again. Lowering does make a BIG difference, gets rid of the 4X4 look.

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We'll wait on a better pic (when it warms up), dogs look really enthused...maybe they want you to lower it too
Mine is on stock bolts.
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Arthur and Gus are good lookin guys. Can't see the Vette!!
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Nice, I can see the vette
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