just lowered my baby

Post by **redrocket** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

well It only took about 6 hours one wheel at a time by myself but its done i just lowered the car with a set of tanabe super precedo springs its suppose to have a 1.8" drop so we will see later how much it dropped but here are the pics

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Good job!

Fred...:thumbup

Post by **SRdS14** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

look!!! its a mustang!!!! hehe

j/k with ya bro....doesn't it look SO much better when its lowered?~Scott

Post by **b240** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Hey redrocket , how much did those tannabe's cost you man?

Post by **redrocket** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

thanks guys and yeah I know it has mustang wheels on it but hey they were cheap and they fit. B240 the tanabes were $81 for the set I got them off of ebay from projectsilvia that was the name of the seller so you might want to check and see if he has some more

Post by **ninjak84** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Looks good!There has to be some way to remove the centercap on those rims though...Either leave it removed, or maybe replace it with a blank one..?

Post by **MikeS14240sx** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

redrocket which strut,shocks did you go with? Whats the ride like with those springs?

Post by **UncleBen** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

looking great rob. It looks 100% better IMO being dropped. now when i look at pics of my car before i dropped it, it amazes me at how much wheel gap it had, and how much it reminded me of a 4x4 (jk). but yea its looking great dude. i love it. hey ninjak, i talked to him about getting blank center caps and he said he can't find ANY ANYWHERE. he has buddies w/ stangs, and they can't even find any. they are true enthusiasts too. so yea there are a few of us who think they would look better blank

Post by **stickgoat** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Looks awesome! I really want to put my Eibachs on.

Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

damn 81bucks and it dropped it that bad.. i have like a 5" wheel gap on my s13 wit my 17s on there.. find out if he has 89 s13 springs

Post by **240 or die** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Let us know how it rides, do you have suspension problems?

Post by **SRdS14** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

i have the tanabe super down precedeos on my car...if u didn't get struts, trust me, in about a month, you're gonna look like you have hydraulics **hint hint**.

they've been on my car for about 3 yrs...but ride really good. oh ya, buy the camber kit. its 400 bux, but buy it!!!~Scott

take it from ya boy!!! buy it.

Post by **SilviaLuvr** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

hey guy thats real nice but not to attack you in anyway why da hell do you have mustang rims on your SX!?!?!

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Silvialuvr, I know it SOUNDS dumb, but just look at that car, especially if you could see it in person. Those rims set that car off, you have to admit. Plus its different, and you gotta love that.

P.S. Not to mention they are wider so you get better traction, esp. at a drag strip. He proved that by whipping my a@@ at one at the last nico meet. Maybe thats cause he also had a complete exhaust with not cats and the tires.

Robbie, that looks sweet as hell buddy great job!!! But you seriously need to get some struts too. Koni Reds maybe???

Post by **SilviaLuvr** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Former_240_s14 wrote:Silvialuvr, I know it SOUNDS dumb, but just look at that car, especially if you could see it in person. Those rims set that car off, you have to admit. Plus its different, and you gotta love that.

P.S. Not to mention they are wider so you get better traction, esp. at a drag strip. He proved that by whipping my a@@ at one at the last nico meet. Maybe thats cause he also had a complete exhaust with not cats and the tires.

Robbie, that looks sweet as hell buddy great job!!! But you seriously need to get some struts too. Koni Reds maybe???

yeah mine too the tire thing i'll agree with wider stance is better for drag proficient cars but at least get some like...rims i don't just MO it dosen't mean $hit it is original though

Post by **fenrisx** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

240 or die,

Can I borrow your black girlfriend? I won't hurt her.

Post by **Goodbar6** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Hey, does the lowering make flight better, or is it just the wing?

Just messing with ya! Looks nice

Post by **wingzero** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

sweeeeet, now that's how it should've come from the factory! but how's the ride quality now though? I just ordered a set of RS*R springs, and I'm wondering how springs alone feel, might also order a set of tanabe struts, gotta love their quality.

Post by **redrocket** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

the ride is pretty rough and I still have the stock shocks and struts but as soon as I have the money I'm getting a set of KYB AGX's seeing they are FINALLY out for the s14s

srds14 hey thanks for the hints

I'll take more pics tomorrow if I get a chance to I'm curious how much they have settled since the pics I took tonight

Post by **Dano** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

that looks sweet! great job dude.

-Dan

Post by **cnichols** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

SilviaLuvr wrote:hey guy thats real nice but not to attack you in anyway why da hell do you have mustang rims on your SX!?!?!

Mustang rims RULE!!!! Can't beat the price!!!

Cobra Rims

Cobra Rims 2

Post by **Repo Man** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Damn Red, how many times do you have to explain about the Mustang wheels? :-)

Very nice btw.

Post by **redrocket** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

I guess I will explain til I'm blue in the face but at least I have a few that will back me up on them

Post by **SRdS14** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

no problem bro....

Post by **Onizuka** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

are those mustange rims 5 lug, because im looking for some cheap rims for at the track......

Post by **cnichols** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

Robbie's and mine are 5 lug, yes. I believe that all Mustang GT's and Cobras from 94 and up are 5 lug.

Post by **cnichols** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

But if you're looking for some cheap rims for the track, just go to Summit and buy some el cheapo US Wheels (steel I believe) for like $40/wheel. They come in 15 x 8, which would probably be more ideal for track use than big 17's....cheaper for tires too.

Post by **lucas_420** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

And with the US wheels you can have that "Hey Im a NASCAR racer" look:boink

Post by **redrocket** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

no that would only work if I had a taraus

My car is no longer the 240 its the Nisstang

Post by **MikeS14240sx** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:48 pm

If you wanted blank center caps you could always just grind down the mustang, use some filler puddy to make them straight and smooth, prime, use some matching silver spray paint, a few coats of clear and you would never be able to tell there was ever a horse there. Just a suggestion:)

just lowered my baby

just lowered my baby

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