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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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I love this forum, get great advice from folks...
The last mod ( maybe 2nd last) I am considering is Bilstein coilovers.
When I get the coilovers installed I will have the opportunity to lower the car.
I am not sure about lowering the car as I already end up touching the front lip with current factory height. I am concerned about getting the usability of the car in trouble.
I will appreciate if forum members help me decide whether I should lower the car.
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Love the P40!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Lookin good!
 
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really really like the color and like the wheels .... it's not bling at all. great contrasting colors.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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So how are you liking the 20s?
I certainly think you made the right choice
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Doug,
Thanks.... hope to bring the car into the next uptown meet...
Next is coilovers - I am considering Bilstiens - Don was talking about lowering the car - i will seek yours and Gene's advice... I worry about making the car too low as I already hit ramps all over town..
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I love the 20's glad I read your post....
If you have any thoughts about lowering the car and how it affects its daily usage (hitting ramps scrapes etc) ... I would love to hear.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Here is another picture....
 
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I was worried as well about the coilovers

I used to scrape my stock lip all the time at stock height

I have the techart lip now with an RSS plate under it and haven't had any problems at all

the ride and handling is far more sporty and it looks great

I would never go back

my only issue is that now I get a ton of rock chips which no one seems to talk about

but it's like battle scars ao it doesn't really bother me

go for it-I have gone for long traffic filled trips and it's still great

trust me-you'll love it
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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It will be interesting how I can get a color match for the techart lip for the special order color of my car match...
 
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Very unique combo. Looks great. Those cars look soooo much better with quad exhaust tips
 
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Make the new 997.2 Turbo Spyder wheels look plain and boring in comparison! Nice work.
 
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It will be interesting how I can get a color match for the techart lip for the special order color of my car match...
Good question...well what would you do if you got into a fender bender? I'm sure you can order a can of paint. Or maybe they can paint it flat black if you prefer that look.
 
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Love the color, love the wheels. They look HUGE! I'm sure they look nice in motion.
 
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