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Old 09-14-2006, 10:21 PM
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Default Before and after pics with Strano Springs!

Here they are
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It is incredible how much it has changed the appearance of the car, for the better. Looks like a Ferrari from behind with the low stance and wide tires. Hope it does well at Road Atlanta Saturday!
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looks good, how's the handling?

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Strano does great work.
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Looks good. Let us know how they handle once you have a chance to try them out.
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Nice stance!! +1 on how it rides.
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How much did the springs lower the car? It looks real good. And damn is your garage clean .
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They dropped about 1.25". Had the Konis set to full hard so it rode pretty rough yesterday. Adj last nite - much better ride to work today. I will let you know about the handling after Saturday when I get back from Road Atlanta.

As for the garage, it is a 3-bay garage, but we use it as an extra play room. The TA is the only car that stays in there. Rest of the space is for playing!!
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It looks like you parked your car in your living room!
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Looks good.

BTW, what a home sweet home for your bird!
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I thought he didnt want any info on the springs released untill the beta testing was over? If so, you might want to delete this.
Old 09-15-2006, 11:22 AM
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I gave him permission to post the pics. He asked first.
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That being said, it looks good. I Could possibly see these springs as becoming a pro kit replacement.
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damn this crest at the top of my driveway!!
lol i love that stance but im too affraid to drop it any, if i dont drive it just right il scrape, altho a corvette made it in once with out scrapping.. but on the way out he wasnt as lucky
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Sam, the ride height looks great, even and sensible. Ill be giving you a call when i have about $1600 to do suspension mods on my car, only problem is its gonna be awhile until i have that money
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z_speed freak - my driveway is pretty steep. I was concerned about lowering, but it is a non issue, and boy am I glad. Wouldn't want to have to change springs again!
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Wow that looks awesome! Love the amount of drop.
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I might have to look into those after I get rid of my eibach prokit. probably my worst decision ever. springs look great, what kind of struts do you use, and how does it ride?
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I have the Koni SAs all around. My car is a daily driver so I am in it alot. Fortunately, this set up works quite well for the street. The ride is stiffer, but nowhere near uncomfortable. I wore my car out at Road Atlanta, capped my cutout, reset front tire pressure, and drove comfortably home for 4 hrs. What else can you ask for? It is a great set up.
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Here is another shot of the car since lowering -

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I have more if anyone wants to see more before and after shots.
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looks good, mine are on the way.


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