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Old 04-05-2009 | 01:36 PM
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Lowered Clubman

Just finished washing the clubbie after fitting Eibach lowering springs. I just couldnt live with the gap between wheel and arch any longer. So i took the plunge and got some lowering springs from Lohen :D Its dropped about 35mm and is looking GREAT (well I think so) taken it for a quick spin and ride comfort doesn't seem to have suffered, but the handling feels a lot better in the corners (not sure if im just imagining that lol) And it still goes over speed bumps ok. heres a few pics before and after. (the before shots were before i started playing with it)
 
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Old 04-05-2009 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by madmart100
the handling feels a lot better in the corners (not sure if im just imagining that lol)
you are not imagining anything, it will definitely will handle and feel tighter in the turns!!
 
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Old 04-06-2009 | 06:49 PM
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I think it looks great. I run eibachs on a SAAB 95 Aero. They made a significant improvement in handling and looks. Well done. Dan
 
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Old 04-08-2009 | 01:55 PM
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thanx for the comments guys!
 
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Old 04-08-2009 | 06:47 PM
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hmm, maybe I am not seeing the right photos, but that doesn't look that different from stock.
 
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Old 04-09-2009 | 01:15 AM
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hopefully this will show the difference a bit more
 
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Old 04-10-2009 | 08:59 AM
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next month a change also
 
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