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Old 08-21-2006, 06:17 PM
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Default lowered the 740

finally had this thing completed onm friday, and have been allover TB and VS.....sry...but it rides so much better

Parts:
1.HD's
2.TME springs
3.ball joints
4.strut mounts
5.full poly bushings (dale)
6.IPD sways

Next is new tires and alignment, then on to some more maintence things (center driveshaft bearing, and new intake hose...[prolly new silicon etc.])

comments please

before...




During....


Back end done...


Springs & sways...


Done!






No cash for a while......will wash it tomorrow or monday......muy sucio (very dirty :grrr: )
 
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Old 08-21-2006, 08:37 PM
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Default RE: lowered the 740

Looks good I like it.

Looks like the front is a tad Bit higher than the back.
 
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Old 08-21-2006, 09:29 PM
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IPD sways FTW.

Nice drop, but I would like to see it dropped more.
 
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Old 08-22-2006, 01:45 AM
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dont have the expertise to chop coils myself nor the funds to have it done.....HELP
 
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Old 08-22-2006, 02:17 AM
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I wouldn't chop them. Maybe look for some coilovers.
 
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Old 08-22-2006, 09:18 PM
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If you really want a Chep way for Temp. Only Heat the spring with a torch and watch it drop till you like where it is then stop heating.
 
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Old 08-24-2006, 01:40 PM
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didnt get alot of props for cutting coils on VS and TB.....prolly wont, they settled well in a week, just washed it and will wax it, tires, interior etc....post pix tonught or tomorrow
 
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