My Lowered 96 Chevy Beretta!

[theSLEEPER]

I mean like a GTZ lip or Z26.

How much lower do you think my car is from stock?

[DTMAce]

Can't tell without measuring. lol But it looks lower.

GTZ or Z26 styles aren't a lip you can simply add. You have to replace the entire front bumper cover, along with the the front bumper lights, (not required but it looks better) some of the lower front plastic parts to keep the airflow good for the radiator, stuff like that. Completely different parts, and getting harder to find, but not impossible. Easier if you aren't picky about condition.

[2.2H8TA]

The car looks clean. Is it a 2.2? What kind of mileage is on it? If it's a 2.2, is it an auto or a manual? Oh... and LOL at the at the 3 above comments, sorry, I had to.

[diedemus]

Its a pretty straight forward message, you cant post external links yet.

Its a new account, you need to have a minimum of 5 posts, and have had the account for a minimum of 5 days.

[3X00-Modified]

Cleaned up the BS... you have your answer on the photos issue, I've updated the NEW USERS post to show that as well and we'll leave it at that.

[3X00-Modified]

Also just a link to info that SCD88GA was referring to on why he wouldn't recommend cutting stock springs.

http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/autos/cutting-springs

[theSLEEPER]

So... I took some pictures on my way in to work this morning!

Anyone want to post them for me?

[DTMAce]

Sleeper, let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

I didn't even know there was a 5 day waiting period myself but that explains what was going on, my bad. I do have to commend Will though, he put the filter and setup in place to keep out the spam and virus accounts, so its a necessary annoyance, if new members can be patient through it.

Happy posting!

Sure, I can post them up. Just link them in a PM to me! IF it will let you that is! Otherwise send a link to my email dtmace@msn.com

[theSLEEPER]

I emailed you! Thanks again sir!! You're the man!!

[theSLEEPER]

Also just a link to info that SCD88GA was referring to on why he wouldn't recommend cutting stock springs.

I agree. The ride doesn't bother me though. As long as there isn't a serious safety factor, I'm good! Thanks for the link though!

[DTMAce]

OK, I have pictures here for Sleeper's beretta...

















Ok there ya go.

Edit:

Actually where are the beretta shots? I only see 2 in these dude...

[theSLEEPER]

Dang!

Just wanted to get pics in of a couple things.

First pic is obviously the Beretta.

Second is of me driving into work for those who questioned my choice of vocation...

Third is of my newly installed HIDs and fogs in the Focus.

Fourth is of the A2 test stand firing and me on B1 test stand.

Fifth, sixth, and eighth are of my baby and the changes shes undergone. There are more but I figured I would cut DTMAce some slack.

Seventh it's obviously my RX8..

[3X00-Modified]

Also just a link to info that SCD88GA was referring to on why he wouldn't recommend cutting stock springs.

I agree. The ride doesn't bother me though. As long as there isn't a serious safety factor, I'm good! Thanks for the link though!

There is one statement regarding safety in there and that's the handling loss from the suspension not performing as it should... so just keep that in mind, accident evasion or furry woodland creature evasion could be hindered greatly by that loss in performance.

This is your best bet if you want a 1.6" or so drop that will still perform well. Matched with KYB struts it's the best option you have really. Unless you go into custom fitting Koni strut cartridges from a J-body.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PONTIAC-GRAND-A ... 4cf8f32253

Or these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lowering-Spring ... 1c0aa42ac5

As SCD88GA noted you won't find Eibach springs unless someone is selling a used set since they are discontinued for 95-96

[theSLEEPER]

OK, I have pictures here for Sleeper's beretta...



Ok there ya go.

Edit:

Actually where are the beretta shots? I only see 2 in these dude...

I can get a few more of the Beretta, but I need to get the ugly sticker of of the brake lights and
clean up the interior a little more.

The seats are in BAD shape, so I'm gonna get covers.

[woody90gtz]

Truck looks much better without the chrome grille, etc.

Cutting springs isn't really a big deal. Cutting them actually makes the spring rate stiffer anyway.