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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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well i wanted you peoples opinion... should i get black stripes for my black roof dark silver MCS???? also does the sport suspension make that much of a diffrent if im going to buy springs anyway?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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get the stripes =)

don't get SS if you are just going to upgrade the springs anyway. put the cash towards new shocks.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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black strips vs no stripes ? I would get black strips.


Check other threads here..most say don't bother with SS if doing further mods.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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does SS make like omg its crazy diffrence or like a whatever diffrence
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Get them and if you don't like them remove them. Sports suspension is a lower cost option for upgrading stock suspension. By the way, what kind of improvement in handling do you get from the "springs?"
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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whats included in the "Sports Suspension"?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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i also have a dark silver black top and i say NO stripes. its more classy, less cute, and more stealth looking.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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i want a color combo thats manly and looks like a race car
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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i want a color combo thats manly and looks like a race car
and that you have.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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get the stripes :D
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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If you do not like them you can always take them off. They are vinyl and peel off.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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im also scared of that if somones comes and peels them off or something like that
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Get the stripes. I did. You can see them in my gallery.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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You could always go with the sport stripes and do black on the silver body and have someone match the color of your roof stripes to the color of your car. Reverse stripes if you will...check out mine...I think it makes it look more aggressive and like a race car.

07 CR/B MCS red/black reverse stripes, schroth racing harness, 17" black team dynamics pro race 1 wheels, tinted windows and lots of things to come!
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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aftermarket springs can be a lot stiffer than factory springs and they can eliminate body roll in fast transition S-turns. I have had them and they made a huge difference. But I didn't correct the camber and the inside of tires wore out fast.
There are many different aftermarket stripes as well. You can always add them later.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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i want a color combo thats manly and looks like a race car
Paint "43" on the doors and "STP" on the bonnet.

 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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get the stripes. I have them on ss/black good lucking
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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well i wanted you peoples opinion... should i get black stripes...?



Black stripes go well with the black trim. A black roof would add to the compatibility.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by thestiguy
does SS make like omg its crazy diffrence or like a whatever diffrence
Originally Posted by thestiguy
whats included in the "Sports Suspension"?
Originally Posted by thestiguy
i want a color combo thats manly and looks like a race car
Originally Posted by thestiguy
im also scared of that if somones comes and peels them off or something like that
WOW! I am lost for words.

 
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