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... of snow. :banana:


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first pics of them side by side :)
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Nice! You moved! Where you at now? How did you get the SSEi to the new place...is it running ok?
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looking good Pete, dont forget to take turns with them. :)
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I LOVE THAT STANCE :eek2: :eek2:

I always forgot to ask, how well does your ELC function with it?
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That looks awesome! Those two make a great pair for sure!
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i love how the door badge looks with snow on it :twisted:
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When/if you are ready to part with the GXP rims, I'd rock those SO hard on my GTP

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Those 2 cars looks VERY mean together... :twisted:
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Jim W wrote:Nice! You moved! Where you at now? How did you get the SSEi to the new place...is it running ok?

Yep, Moved up by my work with Christina (my GF) I had to borrow a dealer plate and drive it over, other then a bed battery the wont hold a charge is runs we, the handling/steering is a different story though, its nothing like what I've become used to with the G8... :S
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I LOVE THAT STANCE :eek2: :eek2:

I always forgot to ask, how well does your ELC function with it?
the ELC functions well, I had to adjust the level sensor arm to compinsat for the drop, but all works well now.
Jim W wrote:When/if you are ready to part with the GXP rims, I'd rock those SO hard on my GTP

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Baahhahah! most awkwardly brilliant wedding gift ever. The piano shaped envelope box will sit on top of 4 rims :P
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Jim W wrote:the ELC functions well, I had to adjust the level sensor arm to compinsat for the drop, but all works well now.
I have a few questions-

1) How did you lower the car?
2) How far did you lower the car?
3) How did you adjust the sensor arm?
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Black Pearl wrote:
Peterg22000 wrote:the ELC functions well, I had to adjust the level sensor arm to compinsat for the drop, but all works well now.
I have a few questions-

1) How did you lower the car?
2) How far did you lower the car?
3) How did you adjust the sensor arm?

I had custom springs made. (took to set for the front to get the drop and spring rate just right)
I lowered it 1.5" in the front, and 1.25" in the rear.
adjusting the sensor arm is rather easy, just need to pop it off its ball pivot, and turn it in, to shorten it (its a threaded rod with to plastic ends)
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Peterg22000 wrote:
Black Pearl wrote:
Peterg22000 wrote:the ELC functions well, I had to adjust the level sensor arm to compinsat for the drop, but all works well now.
I have a few questions-

1) How did you lower the car?
2) How far did you lower the car?
3) How did you adjust the sensor arm?

I had custom springs made. (took to set for the front to get the drop and spring rate just right)
I lowered it 1.5" in the front, and 1.25" in the rear.
adjusting the sensor arm is rather easy, just need to pop it off its ball pivot, and turn it in, to shorten it (its a threaded rod with to plastic ends)

Who did you go through for the springs?
I would like to lower my '02 1" in the front and 1.25" in the back
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Still love that car! You should try to bring them both out for the Michigan meet this year :beerchug:
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Black Pearl wrote:

Who did you go through for the springs?
I would like to lower my '02 1" in the front and 1.25" in the back
http://www.coilsprings.com/

these guys, they did a good job, and had great customer service when the first ones had an issue, they even paid me to ship them my old one to calibrate off of and sent it back and paid shipping on hte return of the bad ones and shipping for the new ones... shipping almost ended up free after it was all said an done. :)
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Excuse me while I drool over these. =P~ That drop looks SO hot with the SSEi body and those wheels....absolutely perfect.

Did you order the springs any stiffer in variable rate to compensate for the slight decrease in travel you've got in the suspension?
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Great pics! My car was also under a blanket of snow last week. I think it's here to stay for a while given that is 5 degrees out now.
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i never thought an inch of drop would be very noticable, but WOW, when i look at mine, and look at yours, i'm so jealous.


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The drop looks good. ;)

Are you considering spacing the wheels any to add to the stance? I think it would look much meaner with those wheels sitting flush.

And coil-springs.com is awesome. I ordered from them 3 different times and had great service.
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Two really nice Pontiacs. I really like what you've done with the SSEi. It's not overdone, it flows very well, it's timesless, and Classic.
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