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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Just got done installing the KMAC bushings in the front, that was an adventure! While that was all apart I cut another half coil off the front for a total of 1 coil removed and removed the front sway bar. In the rear I removed another 1/4 coil for a total of 3/4 coil removed and installed the DIY camber arms on the rear from the parts you can get from speedwaymotors. Everything aligned up great and the car handles like a dream! I'm considering lowering the rear some more but I liked the raked look so I'm a bit torn. Also removed the chrome door panels that went under the handle and the chrome crossfire letters. Now to figure out what to do next!

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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Your stance looks great. I lowered the rear of my car too much and ended up doing some 360's on track. I'd recommend leaving it where it is.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Thanks! Yeah she drives great as is I was just wanting to close that wheel well tire gap just a bit.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Nice. I wish I could have those shaded front windows. Not allowed in Vermont. You don't need any permit to carry a pistol, but heaven forbid if you darken your windows. lol
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Looks incredible!!! Love the rims and the stance. I want to lower mine sooo bad! Finding the time is difficult. Well done.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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nice wheels
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Everything is looking great.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks guys! Yeah this car has been great to work on so far and this site has helped out a ton!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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well done.. how's the stance on the rear? looks like the wheel could be moved out a little, though that may be an optical illusion
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rayth
well done.. how's the stance on the rear? looks like the wheel could be moved out a little, though that may be an optical illusion
I have a 295 on the back, I'd like to push the wheel out but then the tire would hit the fender. I'm thinking of getting a wider 19 wheel or a 20 wheel with a bigger lip on the rear pushing the wheels out and keeping the 295s from bulging out.

Thinking of brakes next after seeing gripgrips project! Actualy I already ordered calipers for 345 rotors!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Whoapony
I have a 295 on the back, I'd like to push the wheel out but then the tire would hit the fender. I'm thinking of getting a wider 19 wheel or a 20 wheel with a bigger lip on the rear pushing the wheels out and keeping the 295s from bulging out.

Thinking of brakes next after seeing gripgrips project! Actualy I already ordered calipers for 345 rotors!
The Raybestos front rotors for the C32 can be had on Amazon for around $95 each.

http://www.amazon.com/Raybestos-980100-Advanced-Technology-Brake/dp/B000VAVSHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363747044&sr=8-1&keywords=980100+raybestos http://www.amazon.com/Raybestos-980100-Advanced-Technology-Brake/dp/B000VAVSHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363747044&sr=8-1&keywords=980100+raybestos
 

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Whoapony
I have a 295 on the back, I'd like to push the wheel out but then the tire would hit the fender. I'm thinking of getting a wider 19 wheel or a 20 wheel with a bigger lip on the rear pushing the wheels out and keeping the 295s from bulging out.

Thinking of brakes next after seeing gripgrips project! Actualy I already ordered calipers for 345 rotors!
nice meat back there.. I would look into rolling the fenders so you can get the stance you want, probably easier than changing wheels... though I also don't love the fat lip look on the Crossfire (even though I love it on some other RWD cars) so I'm a little biased
 
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