Lowered My Car...

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Matterick, Nov 14, 2009.

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    Thanks, it looks great and I like the rake too!

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    I can't seem to find the Maverick on the site.
     
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    Here's a picture of the old Comet, have fun with it if you please.
     

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    hows this? :D i also took out the porta potties lol

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    heres current condition, lowering blocks and cut 6 cyl springs
     

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    i like it!!! :thumbs2: (y) :yup:
     
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    How car ride w/ the 6cyl cut springs? How much u cut?
     
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    Damn Matterick that looks fantastic! The lowered stance and the small bumpers, it looks like a different car. I'm thinking the small bumpers are the way to go, very cool.(y) The porta potties really did make rather ugly trunk ornaments. :p Thanks much!!
     
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    Mojo- frt springs were cut a half coil at a time, just to see how the ride and stance would be affected. Ended up with a bit more than 1 full coil off. Ride is decent, stance looks good, but that is subjective I guess. They do not work very well at the track, have a tendency to hold the frt down a bit, preventing lift at launch. I am researching a set of good drag springs that might give me the same ride height with a greater amount of unsprung lenght.
     
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    Hi Blown74,

    I am only interested in ride quality; stance is not my priority. I am trying to ascertain from those who have exp with these vechicles ride quality and handling; in that order. I don't mind the car sitting a little high.
    I have owned the car just a little more than five mos. I have new 4 leaf springs on rear and they a little stiff for me>> but seems to be the only game in town.
    Thanks for ur response---- and appreciate feedback from anyone else.
     

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