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DrDuquette 03-31-2014 02:20 PM
Lowered, but want thoughts on rake.
 
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Here she is. Lowered. Looking at the rake. Kinda like it, but want you thoughts. Should I go lower in the rear?Attachment 72612


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ZionsWrath 03-31-2014 02:25 PM
hmm, rear looks stock front looks low. But looking at the rocker panel it looks level but maybe the shadow is messing with my [poor] vision.

Even wheel gap looks the best IMO, not sure if it will effect driveability though.

Yamajee 03-31-2014 02:28 PM
I seem to like the rake too, not that much of a rake but still lookin' good.

7thgear 03-31-2014 02:31 PM
how does it ride, does it feel bouncy front to rear (pitch)?

DrDuquette 03-31-2014 02:49 PM
Seems like an even ride. There is no change to the preload when lowering. The ride height is independent of the spring load. Fortune 500's and LCA back.


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BRZZZZZZZZZZ 03-31-2014 02:51 PM
I think it looks fine personally.

fooddude 03-31-2014 02:57 PM
I like rake..much better than saggy-butt or dead-body-in-trunk look.

Looks good tho :) ..but maybe a bit too much rake. Imo, .5" higher in the rear is perfect...or anywhere between .25"-.5"

Car should handle diff too. Rake has more oversteer, lighter rear, will turn more and a more squirrely/loose/happy rear.

btw...what rates did you get on your FA's?

DrDuquette 03-31-2014 04:13 PM
The rates that came stock with them.


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DrDuquette 03-31-2014 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fooddude (Post 1638595)
I like rake..much better than saggy-butt or dead-body-in-trunk look.

Looks good tho :) ..but maybe a bit too much rake. Imo, .5" higher in the rear is perfect...or anywhere between .25"-.5"

Car should handle diff too. Rake has more oversteer, lighter rear, will turn more and a more squirrely/loose/happy rear.

btw...what rates did you get on your FA's?
Thanks. That is hilarious!! Dead!!


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BlueDubbinTDI 03-31-2014 04:26 PM
Lower the rear...

Jive Turkey 03-31-2014 04:27 PM
i love some rake, makes it VERY aggressive looking.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/...6b26c4f2_b.jpg

mrk1 03-31-2014 04:42 PM
I love rake I also like to have car feel like it's standing on its toes not back on its heels. If that makes sense.

AdamBomb518 03-31-2014 04:45 PM
I'm on air, so I can do whichever, but my "drive height" and laser alignment was set up for about 1/3 - 1/2" rake and it looks super angry. I love it. I'd say go a touch lower in the rear, maybe 1/4" or so? Hard to see in the picture.

fooddude 03-31-2014 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mrk1 (Post 1638939)
I love rake I also like to have car feel like it's standing on its toes not back on its heels. If that makes sense.
yup..that's how I see it too lol

Rake = a lion about to pounce (or, a bunny rabbit about to pounce..haha)

Even or saggy butt = a lazy bulldog that wants to sit down, lay down, chill and eat some bones; or, wants to scratch its' behind on the carpet

pitstops 03-31-2014 11:13 PM
looks good! stock is a little higher in the rear too.

Gunman 03-31-2014 11:49 PM
Rake helps with downforce.


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