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Old May 22, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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my wheels arent going to come for a while, but ima do it when i get them!

hell keep us updated!!
 
Old May 25, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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what size shims did you use to get the -3 camber?
 
Old May 25, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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they where about a 1/4 inch dont really need the much to make alot of camber
 
Old May 27, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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they where about a 1/4 inch dont really need the much to make alot of camber
do u still rub? alot?
 
Old May 27, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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do u still rub? alot?

nah just when i have a bunch of weight in the rear but im going to do the air shock mod in the rear that will cover that and also go lower for shows

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...-w-photos.html
 
Old May 27, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nxtfit_08
nah just when i have a bunch of weight in the rear but im going to do the air shock mod in the rear that will cover that and also go lower for shows

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...-w-photos.html
thanks sweet! i wonder how stiff the ride is and a low height? where you i acquire air shock?
 
Old May 28, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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F**Kkkkkk i stripped the allen bolt behind the brake assembly-_- wouldnt come off even with the impact screwdriver
 
Old May 28, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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just out of curiosity, could this mod be done to a GE model?
 
Old May 28, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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thanks sweet! i wonder how stiff the ride is and a low height? where you i acquire air shock?
yeah you can get them threw any auto parts store the are like $80 for the pair with the hose kit but they have to order them and yes it will alow you to go lower if you have coilovers and it will be a softer ride bro its air! the part number is ma811 monroe airshocks

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F**Kkkkkk i stripped the allen bolt behind the brake assembly-_- wouldnt come off even with the impact screwdriver
that f****ccckkking sucks use a t30 or t40 i think and bang it in that sould work cause it grips it go a little oversize. damn bro that sucks bad they make those bolts really weak for some reason? lmk know bro i live in collage park by downtown if you need help hit me up josh has my number but i will pm it to you!

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just out of curiosity, could this mod be done to a GE model?
people say it cant be done but i want to see if theres a way to do it so i need asomeone with a GE to let me look at it to see if its posiable cause they say that the hub is welded on the GE but i dont know?
 

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Old May 28, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nxtfit_08
yeah you can get them threw any auto parts store the are like $80 for the pair with the hose kit but they have to order them and yes it will alow you to go lower if you have coilovers and it will be a softer ride bro its air! the part number is ma811 monroe airshocks

ima wait for you to do it and for your analysis of them!
 
Old May 29, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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ima wait for you to do it and for your analysis of them!
will do im going to do it very soon my brother bought a set for his truck but they didnt fit so im going to put them on my fit!!
 
Old May 29, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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im still waiting on my wheels, and when they get here im going to be in spain...... so its gunna be a while till ill post my sent up, the anticipation is killing me though!
 
Old May 29, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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hell yeah i cant wait!!
 
Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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has anyone else done this if you have post some pics i want to see how they look
 
Old Aug 27, 2011 | 03:43 AM
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they start out being .121 i shaved one at a angle to flat wise to .098 then the otherone from corner to corner at a angle to .102

front washer is .102
rear washer is .098
i sorta need more clarification about the shaving. when you grind them down are they just grinded down universally? or is it going to be thinker on one side than the other?
 
Old Aug 27, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Sent you pics so now post some pics when you get it done!
 
Old Sep 7, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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really good write up on this one! you just saved a few sets of rear tires! Keep doing your part! haha.
 
Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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really good write up on this one! you just saved a few sets of rear tires! Keep doing your part! haha.

thank you!
 
Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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+1 Rep for you!
 
Old Sep 8, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Interesting... I might have to do this when I get my new wheels... Is obviously safe.... Right?
 



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