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Old 02-07-2009, 05:38 PM
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zxy, very clean.
Old 02-07-2009, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano' post='787660' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:34 PM
How is the ride?
It is firmer and you feel a little more of the road but it is not uncomfortable by any means. It is amazing on curves when you combine the wider tire and lower center of gravity.

Previously the car was so soft in terms of the ride that you felt somewhat disconnected from the road. It wasn't bad before but it's a different style of car now and, at least for me, is much more enjoyable to drive. Not to mention my car no longer looks most of the other 5's in my area. Their are some really nice 5's around but they are few and far between around here. Majority of them are non-sport and no mods - not wheels or anything.
Old 02-07-2009, 06:47 PM
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Night and day - looks great!
Old 02-07-2009, 06:54 PM
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very nice for your first round of mods! looks great!!
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looks great man

get a matte black grill and some matte black badges to compliment the looks

outstanding choices
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166 gotta be some of my favorite rims.
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Looks great....throw on the M-tech to finish the job!
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looks good man
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Did you stick with the stock shocks when you installed the new Eibach pro-kit springs?

Looks really great!
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The difference is significant! Congratulations!


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