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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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Default yet another xA on s-techs...(not 56k friendly)

i finally got my xA lowered...
had to get it "professionally" installed cause
1) I'm retarded and couldnt understand the DIY
2) I'm a pansy

:D PROS: Retains stock ride quality, looks super, handles like a go-cart, may induce reckless driving

CONS: Retains stock ride quality, premature death of shocks, shop converted "Clean New Car" smell to "Dirty Old Smoker" smell, may induce reckless driving

Before (crappy pic):


After:


Front before:


Front after:


Rear before:


Rear after:


Springs:


thats all!
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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also, if the pics don't work you can see them on my cardomain page in my sig
thanks!
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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looks hot.. whats the price and stuff on this
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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i found the springs for $150 on ebay with shipping, the seller was "kurumamotoring"
the installation was $100 even, kinda pricey...the shop was honda/acura specialist and charged $50 an hour.
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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looks great, just wait till they settle a bit, good job dude....
keep tuning it
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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Your car looks good. Where did you get the mud guards on the front? Are they the dealer installed ones?
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by matt_a
Where did you get the mud guards on the front? Are they the dealer installed ones?
yup, they're from the dealer

thanks for the compliments
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 02:37 AM
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uh... the front mudguards are stock. The rear ones are an option...As far as I know. I have them...and I didn't pay for them
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 03:40 AM
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i think they need to settle a bit. not too low
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 05:44 AM
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Wow, those 'before' shots are a trip... The tire is a mile away from the wheel well. How can anyone NOT lower an xA!!

Looks much better now!

-THE DON
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 05:49 AM
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Looks good, hope you enjoy your project as it shapes up!

Mike R.
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Old Nov 26, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Looking Nice man, Finally got them installed after a lot of research I see.
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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you need some rims on that thing.
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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looks good lowered. just need some rims now!
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