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Old 18 Oct 2003, 01:49 am
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Default Stock 04 vs. BTG lowered 03
You judge.

04 stock vs. 03 + BTG lowering springs

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Old 18 Oct 2003, 06:27 am
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I can tell the one with the BTG springs is definetly a different color!

Seriously, these cars handle much better once lowered...and I CAN see the differance in the wheel-well openings on the Electric Blue crusier.

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Old 18 Oct 2003, 11:19 am
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Steve,
The BTG is much more noticeable.
I can tell on mine with my 17" aftermarket wheels with and without Eibach's.
When I look at stock suspension pics, the car looks like it's on stilts. Now it looks like I want it. I think the rear BTG height is OK, esp with the narrow stock rims. Any lower and it gives the car a chicken leg look. I have 17x8's which fill out the wheel well and like the look. When I put the stock rims on, it looks funny now.
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Old 20 Oct 2003, 01:17 am
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The Sea Mist Green one looks like an SUV next to the Electric Blue.
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Old 20 Oct 2003, 01:28 am
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The Sea Mist Green one looks like an SUV next to the Electric Blue.
Actually, Gary's car is really nice. Not all of us can live with a lowered PT. Some don't like the stiffer ride and some live where the roads are too rough. Yes, I like the lowered look but I also appreciate how the stock PT looks and rides.

BTW, I'm seriously considering Sea Mist flames on my Blue GT.
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Old 31 Oct 2003, 01:04 am
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quote:...The Sea Mist Green one looks like an SUV next to the Electric Blue.
[u]Very nice SUV</u> if I say so myself!
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Old 31 Oct 2003, 02:43 am
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Has anyone besides me seen the pictures of those huge groups of PTs together for a run? (Unfortunately, I haven't been to a run yet.)

When I see those pictures, I always end up counting the lowered cars vs. the stock cars. You know? the stock cars far outnumber the lowered cars. There must be a reason for that. Gee, what could it be?
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Old 31 Oct 2003, 08:20 am
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Reason 1: Owner only cares for fancy paint work or Gee-Wiz add ons.

Reason 2: Owner only cares about looks rather than performance

Reason 3: Owner has no $$$

Reason 4: Owner has someone else do all his work but THEY don't know how to use a spring-compressor

Reason 5: Owner really wanted to buy an SUV but the stock PT sits so high it LOOKS like one but sells for 10 grand less.

Reason 6: Owner likes the way a stock Cruiser leans way over in a corner and thereby keeps his latte stirred-up.

Reason 7: Fill-in your own reason here...

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Old 31 Oct 2003, 03:27 pm
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I laughed my A$$ off at your post. I know you're being funny but I sense a hint of truth in your words. Even though I don't agree, you have a point. I like the looks of my car lowered and it does handle better. On the other hand, I cringe every time I see a steep driveway. It seems to me that my car has lost some of it's "cruise" ability since I lowered it. I don't take anything away from a nice looking stock cruiser.
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Old 31 Oct 2003, 03:43 pm
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steve, you and gary have been hanging out waaaaaaay too much.
lol
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