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  1. rotorr22

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    Wow!
     
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    What kinda rear suspension have you got to hook up with all that power?
     
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    This is the hood I got from Feather Carbon, looks like it might work for you.

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    Running Cal-Tracs with Split Mono Leafs and Rancho adjustable shocks.
     
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    I was thinkin about goin that route but im not sure if i can get it low enough my rear tires are 315-60 lookin to get car low enough to have about 2" from the wheel to the wheel well opening. What size rears are you runnin?
     
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    I am running 28" x 10.5" x 15"
     
    MikeG747, Feb 14, 2015
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  7. Streetnstrip

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    Mike whats your measurment from top of wheel to top of wheel opening?
     
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    Looks very impressive. Can't wait to see you at a meet.
     
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    Looks close. I have one inch all the way around on my P 275/60R15.
     
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    It is very close but my rear suspension is very stiff. There is actually more room there than it appears as I have rolled the fender lips.
     
    MikeG747, Feb 15, 2015
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    Looks awesome! Nice work!!!
     
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    Mike.... what yellow is that on your car?
     
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    Hey mike was lookin at the calvert racin site and saw that they offer the split monoleafs in 3 different ride heights was wonderin which height u have on your car? Thanks
     
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    It is the original factory color. I will have to get the color code from the door and send to you.
     
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