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  1. 02-02-2015, 02:41 AM #1
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    Just bought this. It's gonna take some love, but I think it'll turn out pretty sweet

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    Congrats on the buy and welcome aboard!
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    Welcome... had an 04 GT vert a few years back. Didn't drive it too much, but the girls always seemed to like it




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    Very nice.
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    I appreciate it. I've got a lot to learn. I'm far from a know it all, so I'll probably be picking at your brains quite a bit.
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    What are your plans for it?
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    Congratulations! Have fun and be safe!
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  8. 02-02-2015, 03:01 PM #8
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    Well so far I just got it out of the shop. They put in my 4.10 gears. I have a full exhaust, 75 mm BBK TB, CAI in the wheel well, B and M shifter, sub-frame connectors. The next thing on my list is a 2" drop and a good alignment. Then maybe some giggle juice.
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    Nice!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jason666 View Post
    Well so far I just got it out of the shop. They put in my 4.10 gears. I have a full exhaust, 75 mm BBK TB, CAI in the wheel well, B and M shifter, sub-frame connectors. The next thing on my list is a 2" drop and a good alignment. Then maybe some giggle juice.
    Good idea to get some cc plates if you want to do a nice drop....
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    CC plates are a good idea. Are those Ccoyles old wheels? I think I was gonna buy those off him a long long time ago.
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  12. 02-03-2015, 10:47 AM #12
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    I think that's what I'm going to get. I think I may buy one of those packages that have the plates, springs and shocks all together. Just make it a little easier to do it at the same time. I need to get one of those spring sqeezer tools though.
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  13. 02-03-2015, 10:47 AM #13
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    No, they were on this when I bought it.
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  14. 02-05-2015, 02:19 AM #14
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    You don't need a spring compressor. I changed them on my Mach 1 without it. Get lower control arms too while you got them loose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Monkeygrits View Post
    You don't need a spring compressor. I changed them on my Mach 1 without it. Get lower control arms too while you got them loose.
    Same here. worked fine for me without one...
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  16. 02-05-2015, 01:21 PM #16
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    Really? Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it!
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    The guys above are correct. No need for the compressor, I have done it many many times with stock height and lowering springs without one.
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  18. 02-05-2015, 03:18 PM #18
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    You guys are awesome. Thanks for saving me some $$$.
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  19. 02-05-2015, 03:25 PM #19
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    Feel free to post up any questions. Myself and many others on here have had every nut and bolt off there cars at one point or another. I think the only stock piece I have left is the body. Oh wait I forgot... its all stock. jk
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  20. 02-05-2015, 05:13 PM #20
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    This video will show you step by step instructions to install your Springs. I think I watched this when I did mine. You'll need an alignment when your done too so budget for that. http://youtu.be/eoRnPx9-Fc8
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