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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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Is it possible to lower the rear of my coupe only? I only wanted to drop it about an inch. Would this look funny or cause any problems?

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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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Is it possible to lower the rear of my coupe only? I only wanted to drop it about an inch. Would this look funny or cause any problems?

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Honestly...probably both :yesnod:
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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It would look funny if the rear was lower than the front. :yesnod:
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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This would also probably reduce the downforce on your car, thereby creating a flighty feel at higher speeds. I wouldn't do it.
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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March 10th, my Z06 is going in to get a slight engine mod,
When it comes out, it will be joining the 500+ RWHP club!

A slight engine mod?? What ya gonna do, paint the rail covers?? :jester Fire it up!! :thumbs:
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March 10th, my Z06 is going in to get a slight engine mod,
When it comes out, it will be joining the 500+ RWHP club!

A slight engine mod?? What ya gonna do, paint the rail covers?? :jester Fire it up!! :thumbs:
:D :lol:
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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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March 10th, my Z06 is going in to get a slight engine mod,
When it comes out, it will be joining the 500+ RWHP club!
:skep: Huh?
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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March 10th, my Z06 is going in to get a slight engine mod,
When it comes out, it will be joining the 500+ RWHP club!

:skep: Huh?
He was quoting my Sig, but he never used the ["Quote"] :crazy:
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