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Where are you getting your alignments done?
Firestone Lisle on Ogden Ave. The tech there, Kevin there is a racer and takes care of me. I usually get under/beside the rack with him while he's doing it. I paid for lifetime alignment, well worth it.
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Firestone Lisle on Ogden Ave. The tech there, Kevin there is a racer and takes care of me. I usually get under/beside the rack with him while he's doing it. I paid for lifetime alignment, well worth it.
sweet thanks, thats close.
 
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Ridetech HQ coilovers installed! So far I'm really enjoying them. I went with 425 lb fronts and 550 lb rears.
 

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Ridetech HQ coilovers installed! So far I'm really enjoying them. I went with 425 lb fronts and 550 lb rears.
are you doing any autobahn track days..also, who do you trust to mount an balance tires on race rims around here....still Kevin at firestone?

also, i dont see your thread about installing the vorhlag cc plates...i ordered mine for my gt350 and curious if you did it yourself.
 
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are you doing any autobahn track days..also, who do you trust to mount an balance tires on race rims around here....still Kevin at firestone?

also, i dont see your thread about installing the vorhlag cc plates...i ordered mine for my gt350 and curious if you did it yourself.
Yes I have done all of that myself.

For mounting tires, Kevin at Firestone does a good job, but I'd also consider taking them to AAA Wheaton Car Care Plus. One of the TMO guys that I've become friends with is a service manager there and he mounted my 305 RE71Rs for me, and did a great job.
 

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Added a GT350 Track Pack spolier! With the black hood vents, it looks great and I'm excited to see how it performs.

Next up: ZL1 Add-ons splitter extension like @Biggsy did recently.
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2020 has brought good fortune to the build! Cant wait until we get through these times and see the car perform with the new set up

So I guess you're on the hunt for a PP belly pan and splitter ?
 
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2020 has brought good fortune to the build! Cant wait until we get through these times and see the car perform with the new set up

So I guess you're on the hunt for a PP belly pan and splitter ?
They've been on the car for 3 years already :). I can bolt up the ZL1 add-ons extension.
 

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When we meeting up lolololol.
 
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My MMR 19x11s are finally on!
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Ridetech HQ coilovers installed! So far I'm really enjoying them. I went with 425 lb fronts and 550 lb rears.
What was the reason behind going with Ridetech ? Also why only 550 lb rears (know that is real coilover) ? And can you show pictures on the back coils to see how far are the springs from half shaft boots ?
 

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Added a GT350 Track Pack spolier! With the black hood vents, it looks great and I'm excited to see how it performs.

Next up: ZL1 Add-ons splitter extension like @Biggsy did recently.
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Looks great! I'm pretty sure i'm going to replace the "swing" on my 2019 with this..... don't like the raised spoilers at all. Really clean look.
 
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Anyone looking to contact me for setup advice and consult can reach me on my new forum name: Brian@BVK
 

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Car looks great Brian, loving the new setup!
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