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Old July 29th, 2016, 09:42 PM
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Pic Before and After Lowereing

Here is the car before:



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What do you guys think?
I think it looks more aggressive before, but it performs so much better after. Looks short, then long. Weird.
And flame away on the stripe if you want. It was on the car when I bought it and it ain't comin off.

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Old July 29th, 2016, 09:50 PM
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I like the 1st pic myself... I think it looks more aggressive with the lift.
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Old July 29th, 2016, 10:50 PM
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It could be a bit lower... Looks good
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Old July 30th, 2016, 04:21 AM
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I "luv" the new lower look. I guess that is why they make chocolate milkshakes, not everyone likes vanilla. Or, some will like it better before and some will like it after. I think the look of the tires and wheels, as well as the overall look, is much enhanced in the lower stance.
Overall a huge improvement, IMO.

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Old July 30th, 2016, 08:14 AM
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I think if you check the ride height in the service manual the lowered pic is very close to correct. If you like your stripe you can keep your stripe.
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Old July 30th, 2016, 09:35 AM
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Ok this is one of my favourite cars. Love both pics and the stripe LOL
Ok maybe like the second the best. Looks awesome !!
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Old July 30th, 2016, 10:18 AM
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Lowered, the car handles really great. Rides nice too. Not that hard spring ride you see on ricers or lowered trucks. I like the car both ways so I guess I'm lucky.
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Old July 30th, 2016, 10:28 AM
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It looks amazing with both stances.

Great looking car either way.
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Old July 30th, 2016, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Hairy Olds
I think if you check the ride height in the service manual the lowered pic is very close to correct. If you like your stripe you can keep your stripe.
Thanks Beret. That means a lot. Your car is very nice and I feel a large cut above mine.

It seems to me that all the brochures show the Cutlasses really low. See what I mean?




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Old July 30th, 2016, 09:16 PM
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I like the lowered stance, and the improved road manners is a definite bonus. Nice ride btw.
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Old July 30th, 2016, 09:19 PM
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Thanks Mojo Jojo!
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Old July 30th, 2016, 09:24 PM
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I like the back high in the first pic, and the front a little lower like the second pic. Give it a little rake.
I like the stripe, beautiful car.
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Old July 30th, 2016, 09:32 PM
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Thanks Stever!
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Old July 31st, 2016, 07:43 AM
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I like the higher stance better i think it looks better and easier on the car over speedbumps and driveways. I like the stripe and the color combination (stripe/body) It sets your car apart from other cars
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Thanks Mojo Jojo!
I picked that avatar because my kids loved that character when that were little. I always liked how he would talk on and on and never really say anything. Come to think of it, my current boss is a lot like that.
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Old July 31st, 2016, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pogo69
I like the higher stance better i think it looks better and easier on the car over speedbumps and driveways. I like the stripe and the color combination (stripe/body) It sets your car apart from other cars
I have NEVER dragged the headers on that car. Trust me, I'm surprised too. The Hotchkis stuff is just that good.

I loved it when Mojo babysat the Powerpuff girls. What a riot! Or how about when the mayor awoke with a start and said, "My life is a lie!" LOL! I have three daughters. They were right in that wheelhouse of age when that cartoon was good. I spent plenty of time watching that show.
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Old July 31st, 2016, 07:52 PM
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before



After



In action




and finally the car loaded with all my tools , jack , jack stands , slicks etc etc en route to the track. i would say im a little loaded lol




Car looks great BTW and i personally like both looks. Cant go wrong with an olds. I have even seen some tasteful big rim cars slammed that i liked at shows.

I was about 7 years old when the powerpuff girls came out lol. The mojojojo bit was hilarious .

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Originally Posted by z11375ss
Here is the car before:



And after:



What do you guys think?
I think it looks more aggressive before, but it performs so much better after. Looks short, then long. Weird.
And flame away on the stripe if you want. It was on the car when I bought it and it ain't comin off.


You done good! For the record, I lower everything I own... save for the wife's van. LOL!
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Old August 1st, 2016, 07:25 AM
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Come to think of it. I guess I do too. My DD. SHO dropped an inch. Livernois tune, 450HP, Corsa, Airaid.

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Old August 1st, 2016, 07:26 AM
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Nice pics Copper.
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Old August 2nd, 2016, 02:14 PM
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First pic looks "muscle car"
Second pic looks "restomod"

With your car the way it is, I like the first pic better, if lowered, I'd have to at least change the rims to go with that look. That's just me. Nice car, Do what YOU want/like.

Also, to be fair I'd have to take the pics from the same exact angle because that second pic does look like it was stretched some
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Old August 4th, 2016, 01:46 PM
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If the handling / ride pleases mister jim all is well.
Car looks super cool in both photos (b4 & after)
It would look nice in my garage


enjoy the ride
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Old August 4th, 2016, 08:10 PM
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Lowered is better,
The stripe is great.
Well done.
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