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I couldn't get her on an even surface to take that shot. Took off from the shop and went straight home to clean her up for tomorrow. And it was pretty dark by the time I got done. Ill post more pics tomorrow from cars and coffee.
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Since I'm a picture whore, I couldn't wait.






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Needs either more low or much more tire.
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Don't forget, the suspension will settle in more and it will get a bit lower.
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Truth.Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Don't forget, the suspension will settle in more and it will get a bit lower.
I think it looks great, and it will look better once settled...
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more low. but! it looks great as is.Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Needs either more low or much more tire.
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nice chop Jordan!
man even though it was only like a 1.5" drop, the ride quality has gotten 10 times worse. its bouncing all over the place, especially with the pot holes, bumps, and uneven roads in Houston.
Definitely not liking it at all. May have to look into coilovers soon.
Also looking into wheels. should be ordering some with in the next couple of weeks.
man even though it was only like a 1.5" drop, the ride quality has gotten 10 times worse. its bouncing all over the place, especially with the pot holes, bumps, and uneven roads in Houston.
Definitely not liking it at all. May have to look into coilovers soon.
Also looking into wheels. should be ordering some with in the next couple of weeks.
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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Might as well, man. I you plan on keeping the car for a while its the best choice, plus the size of the wheel doesn't matter as much because you're going to be able to tailor the ride height to fit the wheels.Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
May have to look into coilovers soon.
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Had to put different plates on it. Too many toll road violations on the Wiper ones. Lol.


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sooo uhhh whats your secret with being 26 and getting a viper :P
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sooo uhhh whats your secret with being 26 and getting a viper :P

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What do you mean?
Hes a world renowned baker, he makes all his money on cupcakes....thats sugar
Hes a world renowned baker, he makes all his money on cupcakes....thats sugar

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God dammit Morgan. Now I gotta find a new career.
U ever heard of crave cake in Houston? Yeah I don't own that. Or have anything to do with it
U ever heard of crave cake in Houston? Yeah I don't own that. Or have anything to do with it
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Finnally had her all cleaned up good for the first time.

And then this. Damn Houston weather. Drove her through a foot of water at few points just to get home before flooding got worse


And then this. Damn Houston weather. Drove her through a foot of water at few points just to get home before flooding got worse

RPF1+RS3 FTW
Washed and then rain right after? That is the worst! I hate when that happens in my car, let alone a nice car like yours.
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man even though it was only like a 1.5" drop, the ride quality has gotten 10 times worse. its bouncing all over the place, especially with the pot holes, bumps, and uneven roads in Houston.
Definitely not liking it at all. May have to look into coilovers soon.
Also looking into wheels. should be ordering some with in the next couple of weeks.
Did you change the shocks as well? Or left the stockies on there?Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
nice chop Jordan! man even though it was only like a 1.5" drop, the ride quality has gotten 10 times worse. its bouncing all over the place, especially with the pot holes, bumps, and uneven roads in Houston.
Definitely not liking it at all. May have to look into coilovers soon.
Also looking into wheels. should be ordering some with in the next couple of weeks.
Dunno about the Viper but some cars ride fine even after just springs.... others are downright horrible without adjustable shocks.
That said, the painted rear valence looks great. Satin finish is perfect for trim pieces like that.
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that interior shot with the rain looks awesome!
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Dunno about the Viper but some cars ride fine even after just springs.... others are downright horrible without adjustable shocks.
That said, the painted rear valence looks great. Satin finish is perfect for trim pieces like that.
The shocks are stock. But the ride is so bad right now that it feels like I'm riding only on springs.Originally Posted by Costco
Did you change the shocks as well? Or left the stockies on there?Dunno about the Viper but some cars ride fine even after just springs.... others are downright horrible without adjustable shocks.
That said, the painted rear valence looks great. Satin finish is perfect for trim pieces like that.
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I love how the outside ring of the gauges is illuminated 
When are the stripes going on?

When are the stripes going on?
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Did you install the bump stops back from the original suspension?Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
The shocks are stock. But the ride is so bad right now that it feels like I'm riding only on springs.
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I was just going to post that. The way everything is dark except for the gauges... then the rain outside. Pretty awesome shot!Originally Posted by speedemon90
that interior shot with the rain looks awesome!
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When are the stripes going on?
Waiting on my guy. When ever he has free time he will come to the shop and do them. Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I love how the outside ring of the gauges is illuminated 
When are the stripes going on?
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Yeah. Everything went back. Other wise it would be clunking like crazy. Originally Posted by Shoofin
Did you install the bump stops back from the original suspension?
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
I was just going to post that. The way everything is dark except for the gauges... then the rain outside. Pretty awesome shot!
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Its funny because they look better in the picture then they really areOriginally Posted by 1StGenCL
I love the gauges too, they look badass
Putting her away for about a month while I'm out of town.
Added about 2500 miles since I got her, less than a month.

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I'm gonna bug Joe to let me drive her.
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You gonna do "donuts" around a light pole?Originally Posted by justnspace
I'm gonna bug Joe to let me drive her.

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Or worse, strike a curb!!!!Originally Posted by ttribe
You gonna do "donuts" around a light pole?
Nauman, wouldnt like that too much.
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Nauman, wouldnt like that too much.
Ill curb ur ass back to China. Or where everOriginally Posted by justnspace
Or worse, strike a curb!!!!Nauman, wouldnt like that too much.
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It's so elegant looking... and you can actually hang with the lambo's now
Nice car man.. and thats coming from a german guy. Not a fan of american muscle, but vipers are ridiculous.
Nice car man.. and thats coming from a german guy. Not a fan of american muscle, but vipers are ridiculous.
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not an update, but im itching to get some ADV1s for her.
found a 3 piece design that im madly in love with. Just cant justify spending close to 10k on wheels/tires on car im not keeping for a while.
found a 3 piece design that im madly in love with. Just cant justify spending close to 10k on wheels/tires on car im not keeping for a while.
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