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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:05 AM
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They gave me shorter springs, but not cartridges. It was supposed to be both.
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:12 AM
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Oh okay I thought so cause I looked at your first thread and the springs looked short so I assumed it was the cartridges so are they going to send them out to you or what they tell you?
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:28 AM
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So sick! I love the new setup broham!
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:42 AM
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Oh okay I thought so cause I looked at your first thread and the springs looked short so I assumed it was the cartridges so are they going to send them out to you or what they tell you?
Billy @ ImportImageRacing just got back to me. I told him the story, and I'll submit a pic with proof of what I'm talking about. He says he'll get me LOW! Just like initially intended.

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So sick! I love the new setup broham!
Thanks, man! It doesn't compare to Hardiritts, but I'm trying! I'm also not as low as I was hoping. Hope that gets rectified soon.
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:09 AM
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those wheels look absurdly good. i just cant get over it
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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Oh okay hope everything gets rectifiable so that way you get what you were picturing
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:23 AM
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looks mint! is that Jonas car i see?
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:25 AM
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Thanks, gentlemen! I'm already breaking/scratching them in LOL

Jona Jay was kind enough to help me take the tires over to the shop. Such a sweetheart!
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:40 AM
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One more that I found. Crappy phone pics.

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:45 AM
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^ oooo boi! moar piks!
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:45 AM
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That's koo ur breaking them in already, haha 2dope as scions rite thurr!!
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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This is the last pic I have. iPhone3G FTL!
Oh! And those Nankangs are comfy!


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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:07 AM
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Dude... The car is ____ing proper. Good job! Love the way the meisters "pop."
I'm guessing that the shorter springs are all you need for 17's while the shorter cartridges are needed as well for 18's?


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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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Thanks, man. That's maxed out, though.
I asked for shorter cartridges and springs. I already have the shortest springs they offer.
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:30 AM
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Between the customer service at importimage and bc I'm sure it'll be fixed quickly though, I'd expect. You get the short springs for the rears too?


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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:31 AM
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Hayseed, it'd be the other way around. 18's being slightly taller should take less work to get things on point heightwise.

Spoony, you still want more low??
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:35 AM
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Hmmm... Ok that makes sense. Guess my line of thought is referring to getting the car low not the fitment per se. I agree though on our platform 18's are easy to fit properly.

Also, Spooner, what was the wait time for your rims? Were they custom made to your specs?

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:44 AM
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^Oh, getting low(est), then yea, shorter springs at higher rate and shorter cartridges with dampers having the valves matched. Won't be the best ride on rough roads obviously but it'll get the car to the ground.
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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Actually my ride is great. Stiff but great. I'm on full hard on the dampers too.


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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoony
Thanks, man! It doesn't compare to Hardiritts, but I'm trying! I'm also not as low as I was hoping. Hope that gets rectified soon.
Hardiritts, its just a name... hahaha Personally, I think your ride looks perfect the way it is! But hopefully you get everything rectified so that you're happy!



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