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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Thanks man!!!

I can't wait to slam it on the basics, then a REAL photoshoot.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Me either because I'm dying to see how low it is when you're slammed.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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I didn't catch the how low question:

I plan to go just over the tires until I can get some rear camber links. After that I will install the camber links and go as low as I can and still have it driveable, kinda like my xB was.

Just don't wanna mess up my tires.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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Oh, I see. You found out that it was a good idea to have camber links? Hmm...lemme know what you get because I'll probably need them then.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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I think I need some (rear camber links)....



Old Jun 30, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
Oh, I see. You found out that it was a good idea to have camber links? Hmm...lemme know what you get because I'll probably need them then.
I actually never got a clear answer!

I just figure better safe than sorry you know.

I was gonna get the SPC ones on eBay for like 170.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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haha Yeah, good idea to play it safe. Alright then, I guess I'll pick up a set of those when I go lower.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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nice dude did the grill come in yet? :pray;
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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^^ It did Dave and sorry I forgot to let you know! It was in great condition. I tried it on with the 07 upper the first day and to my surprise I rathers the 09 stock grilles, so I sold the upper and lower a few days ago on SL lol.

Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
haha Yeah, good idea to play it safe. Alright then, I guess I'll pick up a set of those when I go lower.
Word. I don't have many reliable tire shops where I live, the only one who I've gone too and never had a problem with is SEARS, So I might just drop it down and take it in to see what they say.

I wanna slam the ef out of it, but at the same time I am worried about the scraping, alignment, etc. All the other places I went to in the xB could never get it on the rack to do anything cause I was too low.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by iheartzombies
I wanna slam the ef out of it, but at the same time I am worried about the scraping, alignment, etc. All the other places I went to in the xB could never get it on the rack to do anything cause I was too low.
Yeah, exactly!! There was something nagging at me when I thought about lowering the car more, but I could never remember what it was. I wonder how those hardcore Honda guys do it. They're only centimeters above the ground and somehow they get around it. But anyway, I might just drop it to a 1/2 finger gap. Right now I have about a 2 finger gap all around. Add a lip kit and maybe it'll look lower. :\
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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haha thats cool. i love the 08 lower grill
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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What do you guys think? The hood needs to be clear coated and there's damage to teh corners and front in the middle you can see it in the pic...should I keep it and get it cleared or go back to stock?





Old Jul 1, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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^ Its Aight...I like the OEM or Reverse Cowl better....

The Hood Pins kinda make look Fugly....
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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x2 on the hood pins...
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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Matches the lip, I say keep it and have it re-cleared.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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x3 on the pins
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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Go stock, FM>CF
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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what a beautiful car marred by those atrocious spiky pins.
Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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waitin for my 18's but heres some new pics









Old Jul 1, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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ilovemytc : fix the wire mesh on the hood and paint it black, then it will look alot better other than that, i like it



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