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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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New install: Swift springs

Just wanted to say thanks to Bob at Belkirk for doing a nice job of installing Swift springs on my car and aligning it . The ride quality feels just as good as (if not better than) the stock Eibachs and cornering is noticeably more stable.

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Off topic: also caught sight of the EAT motorsports Subie, and a blue Evo IX while hanging out in that area for the day.

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Nice!! man
I have swift on my VIII too. rides just like stock springs. I love it.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Looks good - right where I am hoping to get mine (lower but not buried). How much, in case I'm feeling too lazy to do it myself. (PM me if you don't want to blast the pricing).
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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^^
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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thanks again for the info!
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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looks good
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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looks great.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Did you have the bump stops trimmed at all? How's the head light alignment at night, did you have to re-adjust them at all?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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The drop looks great and I'm glad you like the ride. I just got a set of the Spec-Rs for my IX and even more good reviews are great! I can't wait to get mine on hahah. Once again, car looks great man.... GG FTW! haha

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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Looking great! The X looks good on the Swifts. And I bet it handles better too!
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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looks good
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Wow, Very nicee Its funny how much better a small drop can make a car look.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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very nice, wish i would have taken before and afters for mine.. just got my eibachs on monday and man its slammed. love it
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DarwinX
Did you have the bump stops trimmed at all? How's the head light alignment at night, did you have to re-adjust them at all?
I didn't ask but I don't think the bump stops were trimmed. And the head lights seem fine IMO, so no re-adjustments there.
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