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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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I officially got the Monte out of storage Monday evening and had it out again today. The Cruze is lacking pics so I decided to do a mini shoot of the Monte and Cruze.

For the Monte, I've got my headlight project currently ongoing and will have pics of those installed on the car when I finish with them, which should be soon-ish. I'm also looking at a new set of tires within the next few months. I've been eyeing some summer Michelin's. Finally, I want to readjust the positioning of the exhaust tips so they don't stick out as far.

For the Cruze, I'm thinking of some window tint soon and will probably go with 18% like I've got on the Monte. I'm also kind of considering painting the brake calipers red to accent the red RS badges.

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Your monte looks so good with the lowered suspension
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Cool pics!
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Couple of very well maintained rides.... Nice to see yours and others coming out of storage.
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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looks great. It looks awesome lowered. what all did you do to lower it?
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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looks great. It looks awesome lowered. what all did you do to lower it?
It's got SSC/Canuck Motorsports lowering springs paired with Bilstein Heavy-Duty Series struts. About a 1.5" drop overall.

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Nice!! They look like they belong together
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 06mistreSS
It's got SSC/Canuck Motorsports lowering springs paired with Bilstein Heavy-Duty Series struts. About a 1.5" drop overall.

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oh nice. do they recommend a stiffer strut over the stock ones? I might have to look into doing something like this with mine. I love the smaller wheel gap
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by xxtheshockerxx
oh nice. do they recommend a stiffer strut over the stock ones? I might have to look into doing something like this with mine. I love the smaller wheel gap
Not necessarily, although if you decide to lower yours I would recommend a new set of struts at the time you lower it. Installing lowering springs on already worn struts isn't a good idea. I didn't want to take any chances so I spent the extra money for Bilstein's.
 
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Looks sweet!
 



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