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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkTC
that's exactly why.... just pretty much too much stress on the bearings.. the angle of the axle is what tore the boots, which is nothing compared to the damage it did to the bearings.
that bad?? dam your the first one i hear of that problem.. im surprised cory hasnt had the same issue...

that makes me scared dumping my car that low now... i guess ill just make sure the axle is level and now going up.. wowz
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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We all learn the hard way. When we're young, we slam our cars, boost them beyond what they're capable of, etc. etc.... Then when we're older, we do things a little differently. Maybe not go so harsh on the suspension, don't boost crazy levels, make it more comfortable. I get flamed by kids for going with the H-tech. springs but I just shrug it off b/c I've already had a slammed car that rattled itself apart.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that we all 'live and learn!'
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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I officially nominate you for "Sexiest Parked tC"
lol thanks dude! i still need shots of my car when it's rolling.. i have no idea what it looks like.. lol

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THANKS! :D

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that bad?? dam your the first one i hear of that problem.. im surprised cory hasnt had the same issue...

that makes me scared dumping my car that low now... i guess ill just make sure the axle is level and now going up.. wowz
cv boot tear is more of a wear and tear issue.. i've been dumped for 2.5 years now and still going.. if cory stayed this low as long as i did, then trouble will start.. hopefully, he won't be dumb like me and not check crap like this when he does an oil change or something...
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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UP i say!

Old Feb 25, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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hahah you prolly looked saoooo rediculous taking that picture
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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lol I actually looked around to make sure no one was watching, that should have looked mad ridiculous!
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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hahaha well worth it though! you plan on throwin some tint on there?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Not really bro, I kind of like the tint-less look

lets people gaga on my interior :D the heat does get to me at times though
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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Leave those windows tint free! Gotta show off that interior
As for the picture, I can only imagine what people passing by were thinking of you.
"Honey, is that man stalking that car?"
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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lol

"I think someone famous drives that SKY-on cause there's paparazzi everywhere!"
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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flame on
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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you win
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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lolz right. dude hit me up on sat night or sunday. i'll probably be installing the remaining 1 f2, and we could see how low the fronts go, since i doubt they're gona go as low as you and me want.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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lol... i'll make you slammed. :D
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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haha, theres alllways a way to go lower.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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not when you finally hit the ground! which some of you are pretty friggen close to!
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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lol.. my exhaust use to scrape going straight.. then i shaved the hole for the exhaust and raised it 1.5 inches or so just so i won't mess it up. haha
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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psh i don't want slammed. not yet at least. you should've heard the rubbing when i rolled off the 2x4s.



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