Well if you want to build a WRC PT, raising it is not what you want. You will note that the rally cars all keep their stock ride height. what you want is a really strong suspension setup and about 300 HP. Then you need wider tires and robust rims, and to finish it all of, a skid pan on the entire underside of the car. That will stop any damage from happening to the running gear and undercarriage. I am a big rally fan

If you do get new body parts, go for ABS plastic, they take more of a beating.
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01, Inferno Red, PT LE, 5-speed Manual.
EXT:American Racing Casino wheels, Intrax Lowering Springs, California Cruisers Shark front and rear rollpan, red lighting
INT:Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Factory 8in rear sub, red footwell lighting, In-dash radar detector, Starter button, custom switches
PERF:OBX Tube Header, ECC High Flow Cat, Borla Dual Cat-back Exhaust, Drilled and slotted rotors and performance pads
Custom Decals From Metro Car Design
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