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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Made a few changes since my last set of pics, so thought i'd share with an update. The car was previously riding on Tokico blues/tokico springs and I wanted it lower but can't afford coils atm. I found a set of s-techs for sale cheap, so I bought them and the stance is great for now until I get better suspension. I also put an OEM wing on it and clear OEM raybrig fog lights. Enjoy!

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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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ooo looks great
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Your car is clean, but how much did the stechs really lower it?
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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lookin good man. wheels and coilovers
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Stechs kick *** for a daily car. It rides better then stock in my opionion (comfort vs sport feel)
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Simple_Sauce &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your car is clean, but how much did the stechs really lower it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

s-techs sag from a half inch to an inch.

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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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for a nice stock look on a car that is usually visually destroyed.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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dayem very clean!
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Simple_Sauce &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your car is clean, but how much did the stechs really lower it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It took it down another 1/2 an inch more than it sat on tokico springs. It took away the 4x4 look. Still sits a little higher than I want, but i'm happy with it for now.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iheartintegras &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">lookin good man. wheels and coilovers </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks Colin, and yes after clutch and tune those 2 things will be next!
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Car looks real good man glad to see you making some progress
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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always love ebp with the spoiler always looks better
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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looks good
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Koolaid_Chris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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looks good...should have left it wingless
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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hmmm i thought stechs are suppost to lower it 1.5 to 2.0 inches
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MonkeyManStunna &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good...should have left it wingless </TD></TR></TABLE>

x2
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MonkeyManStunna &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good...should have left it wingless </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks, and nah, si wing ftw! It looks sooo much better IMO. I ran wingless for a year, I always thought it was missing the wing.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by buymesomedunks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmmm i thought stechs are suppost to lower it 1.5 to 2.0 inches</TD></TR></TABLE>

They are 1.9 front and 1.7 rear, my old springs were 1.3 all around.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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OEM styled hotness
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Looks to be in very good condition. Please don't expletive it up!
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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nice choice off parts
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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nice
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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What exhaust do you have?
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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can't go wrong with a nice ebp si.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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nice way to keep it clean
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