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Is it worth it?

Old Aug 20, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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is it worth the $2,388 to put this car on bags? :(
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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yes...BUT lowering springs are cheaper
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
yes...BUT lowering springs are cheaper
I live in a place where snow gets deep and there are some high sidewalk curbs that i gotta go over, not to mention the speed bumps they put on the side streets
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Off topic, but I LOVE those GXP rims you've got on there!
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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no. it is not.
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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worth it if you're into the whole lowered airbag look, definitely not worth it performance-wise though
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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remember, air bags will make your car handle like a lincoln towncar.... NOT worth it.
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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If it is a DD that lives in a cold climate I'd say no. You will run into problems with valves and lines freezing. I think modifing som coilovers to work would be your best bet if you want the looks of bags without the problems.
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Personally I think it looks perfect with the 18" wheels. I don't like the look of lowered cars where the wheels almost touch, or are tucked inside the fenders. Those wheels fill the wheel wells just right.
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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lower? what'* is this lowering thing anyway? and what makes it so kewl?
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