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  1. RWP137

    RWP137 Formula 3

    Apr 29, 2013
    1,613
    AZ
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    Rick
    Looks great! Can you tell us how you lowered it and the approximate cost to do so? Also, if you've driven the car...how was the ride affected? Thanks!
     
  2. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    im going to go mess with it now, maybe raise the rear a tad and drop the front to even it out , il post pics soon.
     
  3. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    #53 cavallo95, Jan 19, 2014
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Ok , so I raised the rear 2 turns wich I measured brought the car up about 1/4 " , and 1 turn down in front dropped about 1/8"or so, im happy with what I got now a uniform look , I used spanner wrenches ( pictured) ,
    I realize now u can prob do without the small one and save some money since they are not cheap!
    Just lubricate well then use big wrench as if you wer to raise car so clock wise , that will losen small lower bolt wich you can lower easily by hand to desired hight, so in total I dropped 13 turns in front and 12.5 in rear and this is the result.
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  4. RWP137

    RWP137 Formula 3

    Apr 29, 2013
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    Thanks bro! That car looks so amazing and sinister. Just to be clear...the bottom of the spring (where your turning the wrench) moves/screws up or down the shock to "lower" the car?
     
  5. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    #55 cavallo95, Jan 19, 2014
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2014
    Ok , so I raised the rear 2 turns wich I measured brought the car up about 1/4 " , and 1 turn down in front dropped about 1/8"or so, im happy with what I got now a uniform look , I used spanner wrenches ( pictured) ,
    I realize now u can prob do without the small one and save some money since they are not cheap!
    Just lubricate well then use big wrench as if you wer to raise car so clock wise , that will losen small lower bolt wich you can lower easily by hand to desired hight, so in total I dropped 13 turns in front and 12.5 in rear and this is the result.
     
  6. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    Yes losen bottom small nut mark it with something ,paint....drop the small nut turn counter clockwise 13 turns and leave it, then start droping upper big nut down same way till it hits small one and snug tight , big nut will take a lil elbow grease but gets loser and easier as you go.
     
  7. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    Ooo I realised when I was done I had to gently push donw on front end and rock it a little so car would sit in new position.since I cant drive it.
     
  8. RWP137

    RWP137 Formula 3

    Apr 29, 2013
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    AZ
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    Rick
    Understood...thank you
     
  9. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    I dont mind getting my hands dirty , It makes me feel more connected to the car and a sense of accomplishment , plus the savings .......
     
  10. Chirotractor

    Chirotractor Karting

    Jan 4, 2009
    64
    Kronberg/Germany
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    Ed
    Great work ! Looking perfect now.

    Your F355 batmobile rocks.
     
  11. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    Thanks for the advice.
     
  12. PaulW_968

    PaulW_968 Karting

    Jan 12, 2014
    58
    Chicago Area
    I would say it looks balanced now....not to mention Bad *SS!
     
  13. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2007
    272
    chicago
    Thank u paul , I wanted to make it unique and mean looking , I think I accomplished it ;)
     

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