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Old Oct 21, 2001 | 11:57 PM
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idea- lowering car even more
Im thinking about removing the rubber isolator cover thats on top of the springs on the rear. that will lower the car about 1/2 inch. will there be any problems doing so?
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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 12:00 AM
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'klink' 'clank' 'klink' 'clank' ... but then again maybe not... seeing that the springs never unseat...
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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by Chunger
'klink' 'clank' 'klink' 'clank' ... but then again maybe not... seeing that the springs never unseat...

coilovers?
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Old Oct 22, 2001 | 12:47 PM
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Re: idea- lowering car even more
Originally posted by Nismo
Im thinking about removing the rubber isolator cover thats on top of the springs on the rear. that will lower the car about 1/2 inch. will there be any problems doing so?
I'm pretty sure you would get more vibration and harshness because you are removing that rubber isolator.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 12:01 AM
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coilovers is your best & safest alternative
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 12:32 AM
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Originally posted by 99NosMax
coilovers is your best & safest alternative
i agree with him
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 08:11 AM
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Originally posted by black019


i agree with him

umm....i brought it up first!
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 08:23 AM
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hahaha.. try it.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 09:55 AM
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crunch.....bang.....groan.....pop.....clank.....bo ng (repeat)


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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by Dave B
crunch.....bang.....groan.....pop.....clank.....bo ng (repeat)


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hehe. would that groan be you?
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by 99NosMax
coilovers is your best & safest alternative

also agree
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