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TheseColorsDontRun 08-30-2013 10:45 PM

Rake
 
I am in love with the raked look. That comes from my love of American muscle. A lot of the springs I have seen lower the rear more than the front. Has anyone lowered the front more than the rear? I'm curious to see what this car looks like raked.

Slash 08-30-2013 10:50 PM

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Mine is but I'm on coilovers. I could snag a good picture tomorrow.
Here's all I have for now. Doesn't look as drastic in this but it's a solid 3/8 of an inch.

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TheseColorsDontRun 08-31-2013 12:01 AM

So far so good. Let's see more pics.

Slash 08-31-2013 10:53 AM

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Most newer cars are hard to achieve a true muscle rake on because the rear arches are always smaller appearing than the front. I had this problem on my 240sxs and my mazdaspeed 3. I usually go by the rocker panel. It's kind of bad lighting but I do have a very noticeable rocker panel rake in person. But the car appears level, a front lip with a solid 3/8-1/2 inch rake will look mean and not retarded.
Maybe my other car fits your style more? Hehe

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TheseColorsDontRun 08-31-2013 02:37 PM

Yummy. My first car was a fox.

TheseColorsDontRun 08-31-2013 02:40 PM

Here is mine. Man I miss her.
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...ps07bb3107.jpg
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...psee505d42.jpg

Slash 08-31-2013 06:36 PM

I don't understand the hate towards them lately. They're very fun cars to drive. People act as if they are some soulless creature. But they've obviously never owned one. I'm building a 351w over the winter and retaining the Efi. Should be a good runner.

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TheseColorsDontRun 09-03-2013 10:00 AM

Spitballing here. Would there be anything wrong with mixing and matching springs? Specifically Eibach Pro rear (1" drop) with Eibach Sportline front (1.4" drop)?

I realize that they are different spring rates.

kanundrum 09-03-2013 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheseColorsDontRun (Post 1185449)
Spitballing here. Would there be anything wrong with mixing and matching springs? Specifically Eibach Pro rear (1" drop) with Eibach Sportline front (1.4" drop)?

I realize that they are different spring rates.

Understeer and throwing off your suspension/handling

TheseColorsDontRun 09-03-2013 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kanundrum (Post 1185600)
Understeer and throwing off your suspension/handling

Figured, was just hoping to hear what I wanted to hear. :sigh:

kanundrum 09-03-2013 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheseColorsDontRun (Post 1185601)
Figured, was just hoping to hear what I wanted to hear. :sigh:

Just get really big tires (lots o grip)

I think my car has that Nice look to it with out having to compromise the suspension/handling.


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