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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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I'm sure it won't take much to fill that little car with boom lol
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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No it really didn't... but now I hear rattles from panels and that's bothering me.
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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According to the UPS tracker, my springs should be getting delivered today.
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Once you get your springs, throw out some weekends that you are available. I know there is a lot going on for others over the next couple weeks so it may be tough and I know I have a lot going on over the next couple weekends on my car (have to replace the motor) so that is taking up a lot of time

long story short, i am sure we can find time
Old Apr 4, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Yeah, whenever you guys want.
Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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I did end up getting the springs the other day. I might just slap them in this weekend. The process seems fairly straight forward. If I do I'll still come up to Seattle sometime for BBS to make his measurements.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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There was only one tricky part, and that was detaching the tie rod from the shock assembly, but my neighbor had a front end kit with clamps that helped out a lot. A couple twists and it popped right out.

This springs are Tanabe NF-210 and I like them a lot so far. The ride actually feels better after lowering. The springs have a better feel, bumps are absorbed nicer and it handles better.... plus just looks good. I'm pretty satisfied.
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Looks good.
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Nice, the springs will settle some too, so it will be a little lower when its all said and done.
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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If it settles too much I might have to go with a stretched tire in the front... lol I can't even work with the fender much because the bumper portion of it is plastic. I guess we'll see as time goes on.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:13 AM
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I'm loving it right now.... crazy productive day for the IQ.
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:09 AM
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Good to hear your enjoying it. You now need to bring it one of the cruises coming up.
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:14 AM
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Name the cruise and I'll be there... bro.
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Annie's pizza run in 2 weeks or the Mt. St. Helens cruise and potluck
Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:38 AM
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I'll mos def be there... I need to let some Seattle folks measure my junk for prototype parts anyway. It's a done deal.
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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I scraped a couple times today... Is it wrong that I enjoyed it?
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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As my wife always says "it's so cute" lol

Btw, cars are not bad ___ until they scrape lol
Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:36 AM
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Yeah, I didn't scrape the road... just the wheels to the wheel wells. It drives fine, but if I hit a huge nasty (bump) and I can't slow down due to being in the middle of an intersection or something... I get a little scrape action. Still fun...



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