My hand drawn Spaceship/Hearse Car Wrap finally FINISHED! :)
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Your wheels work perfectly with the graphics. That makes it that much cooler.
I was used to raised trucks, and now I'm in a lowered xB. You just have to take it slow into drive ways, over railroad tracks, and at speed bumps. I'd definately suggest the drop though. I went with Tanabe DF210s, which will put you down about 2". I got a set of new through a group buy for $150 shipped.
I was used to raised trucks, and now I'm in a lowered xB. You just have to take it slow into drive ways, over railroad tracks, and at speed bumps. I'd definately suggest the drop though. I went with Tanabe DF210s, which will put you down about 2". I got a set of new through a group buy for $150 shipped.
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Originally Posted by ScooterJLoophole
Mark, that looks as good as the original concept. Nicely done! I have been looking at your shirts lately. When I have some extra cash I will be placing an order. Also, when you start vinyl cutting I want a poison apple logo for my box.
Lol, I haven't made those in a while and still have the screens. Anything to spread some box love!
Talk to you soon,
~Mark Lim
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
New springs are around $200... you can find used ones for half that pretty often.
If you're moderately mechanically inclined, you can do the work yourself. Or find a friend to help out. The rears are dead easy, the fronts are easy but they take a bit of work.
If you're moderately mechanically inclined, you can do the work yourself. Or find a friend to help out. The rears are dead easy, the fronts are easy but they take a bit of work.
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by OldYeller
Very unique--nice job!!
Good stuff!
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First off, killer graphics. I absolutely love them!
Second, if you want a good deal on springs call Tim at JSC Speed and tell him Joe from Peruzzi sent you. They carry TEIN springs and have the lowest prices. Very fast shipping as well....
www.jscspeed.com
Second, if you want a good deal on springs call Tim at JSC Speed and tell him Joe from Peruzzi sent you. They carry TEIN springs and have the lowest prices. Very fast shipping as well....
www.jscspeed.com
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Originally Posted by ElChupacabra
First off, killer graphics. I absolutely love them!
Second, if you want a good deal on springs call Tim at JSC Speed and tell him Joe from Peruzzi sent you. They carry TEIN springs and have the lowest prices. Very fast shipping as well....
www.jscspeed.com
Second, if you want a good deal on springs call Tim at JSC Speed and tell him Joe from Peruzzi sent you. They carry TEIN springs and have the lowest prices. Very fast shipping as well....
www.jscspeed.com
Thanks!
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H-Tech springs are the milder drop at about 1.25". The S-Techs are more aggressive at around 2.0" With some 19's you might wanna stay with the H-Techs. The S-Techs will still fit but will be a less comfortable ride. I dont think Ive ever seen H-Techs with 19s so if somebody else wants to chime in on how that looks they would be a better judge....
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Originally Posted by swartzautoman
i payed $160 for s-techs NEW off ebay + i did monroe sensa-trachs all the way around at the same from a local part store for $190. so $350 total.
Does anyone know how much it costs to install? I decided to get it professionally done so I don't end up in a fiery ball on the side of the road. lol
I really appreciate all the lowering help you guys have been giving me.
lowering the box will make the ride a little rough.
monroe sensa-tracks help smooth it out but real the ride is much smoother then stock. i used the shocks and struts from the echo because you can't get the ones for the xb yet (last i checked) + it was cheeper. the struts for the xb are like $110 each and the echo anr $65 each. the only difference it that the lower perch that cradles the spring for the echo sits 1/2 lower then stock. its simple to do, nothing about it hard. it took me just over 2 hours to do it all by my self. it takes just as much work to change just the spring as it does to change the shocks & struts & spring all at the same time.
my ride sitts nice and i have had no problems, you just have to make sure you put it back together the same way it came apart. its not hard i promis.
monroe sensa-tracks help smooth it out but real the ride is much smoother then stock. i used the shocks and struts from the echo because you can't get the ones for the xb yet (last i checked) + it was cheeper. the struts for the xb are like $110 each and the echo anr $65 each. the only difference it that the lower perch that cradles the spring for the echo sits 1/2 lower then stock. its simple to do, nothing about it hard. it took me just over 2 hours to do it all by my self. it takes just as much work to change just the spring as it does to change the shocks & struts & spring all at the same time.
my ride sitts nice and i have had no problems, you just have to make sure you put it back together the same way it came apart. its not hard i promis.
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Originally Posted by cyclman68
Your wheels work perfectly with the graphics. That makes it that much cooler.
I was used to raised trucks, and now I'm in a lowered xB. You just have to take it slow into drive ways, over railroad tracks, and at speed bumps. I'd definately suggest the drop though. I went with Tanabe DF210s, which will put you down about 2". I got a set of new through a group buy for $150 shipped.
I was used to raised trucks, and now I'm in a lowered xB. You just have to take it slow into drive ways, over railroad tracks, and at speed bumps. I'd definately suggest the drop though. I went with Tanabe DF210s, which will put you down about 2". I got a set of new through a group buy for $150 shipped.
I'm getting them installed tomorrow and I'll take pictures.
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Originally Posted by swartzautoman
the ride is gona be a tad bit rough.
you realy should do at least struts at the same time to help smoth it out a little.
you realy should do at least struts at the same time to help smoth it out a little.
I was hoping that since it was springier and made the car more aerodynamic that it would actually help the ride a bit. If not, I hope it looks cool.
Thanks for the info. I might have to upgrade struts after my credit card bill this month
