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Old 08-01-2018, 03:10 PM
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Added Craven lowering springs




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Looks good!

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Update: Thought these maybe a little stiff after the first day but after a couple of 1/2 hour 85mph runs on the Interstate, they are just fine-more than I expected. Same route for the past 20 years. Same large bump on the same overpass, felt it less, more control. It appears that these are going to be more than I expected. The JCW sport seats absorb the little road dips and road bumps. Wife agrees. SA who did the install felt that since the geometry did not change, no need for a re-alinement. Nice job Craven.
 
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Update: Thought these maybe a little stiff after the first day but after a couple of 1/2 hour 85mph runs on the Interstate, they are just fine-more than I expected. Same route for the past 20 years. Same large bump on the same overpass, felt it less, more control. It appears that these are going to be more than I expected. The JCW sport seats absorb the little road dips and road bumps. Wife agrees. SA who did the install felt that since the geometry did not change, no need for a re-alinement. Nice job Craven.

Nice, but the geometry does change. At least get an alignment reading.
 
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^^^ What he said. At least get it checked.
 
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Perhaps-later as they "settle" in. Taking hands off the steering wheel (slightly) at speeds ranging from 20-90 mph, no wheel drift. Straight as an arrow. Will probably check in a few weeks.
 
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It could still track straight, but your toe is out of whack. Handling suffers; tires wear faster. Find a coupon for a tire place or something and get it done =)
 
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