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AleroGonzo
08-01-2007, 08:51 PM
Since I was thinking about lowering my Alero and adding a body kit (AAS) how much should I lower it for the kit?
Also one more question, on Aleros like Gr1ms and Aftermaths, how do you go over speed bumps;)

TheMeaningOfLife
08-01-2007, 09:01 PM
If you get eibachs it wont lower that car more than 2 inches, So id go with those because ot still helps but wont put you in the speedbumps constantly.

MixtapeMessiah
08-01-2007, 09:04 PM
I had sprint springs on mine and I always scrapped speedbumps everytime, I just got used to it lol

Redog
08-01-2007, 09:26 PM
I have the Eibach and a bottom out sometimes on the shitty Philly roads.

Speed bumps, take them one wheel ata time, or find ways to avoid them

AleroGonzo
08-01-2007, 09:37 PM
Ha. O well looks like im going to have to suck it up and avoid them or scrape the paint. Looks like im getting a cheap paint job when I get my Body kit =D. Thanks for the info for lowering the car

Gr1m
08-01-2007, 10:01 PM
it takes some practice to learn how to go into inclined areas (speed bumps, driveways, etc.) i can almost always make it with the ride height i use, but if not, then i just inflate the bags to a higher height and go over it (FMKustoms.com's air suspension system is what most of the people with bagged cars have such as me and aftermath.)

AftermathAlero
08-02-2007, 12:11 AM
On lowering springs.. you would need to practice going over bumps and parking lots in 45 degree angles.

MixtapeMessiah
08-02-2007, 12:29 AM
On lowering springs.. you would need to practice going over bumps and parking lots in 45 degree angles.

invert that mafucker when u do go over them

AftermathAlero
08-02-2007, 01:00 AM
invert that maeffer when u do go over them

yeppers!

whiteliquid
08-02-2007, 01:17 AM
Mines lowered and I scrape every damn thing but its not bad cuz you hear the "scrape guard" before anything else and that lets you know to slow down or back up

Gr1m
08-02-2007, 01:35 AM
lol u mean the air dam? i cut that shit off

AftermathAlero
08-02-2007, 02:27 AM
lol u mean the air dam? i cut that shit off

who needs that crap!

pimpalero2003
08-02-2007, 02:55 AM
mine got ripped off so did front bumper and pass side skirt hit a big patch of water at 40mph and my buddy totalled his mustang in same area went into a ditch dont know how fast he was going

Gr1m
08-02-2007, 03:08 AM
did u use cardboard, bondo and fiberglass to try and salvage the bumper?????

pimpalero2003
08-02-2007, 03:15 AM
taped it from the front glassed from the back then un taped and then icing. my rear was cracked on the bottom passange side.
richies rear can cracked and busted im getting his old front 2
dink

greenbastard
08-02-2007, 03:13 PM
i lowered my car and wanted to get a body kit but i would neber get my car into my garage. i have to drive up on 2x6's and my exaust still scrapes even on an empty tank. my driveway is on a funky angle.

Vinalero
08-02-2007, 10:55 PM
Lowered here, and I've come across some roads where the limit is like 45 mph and suddenly there is a bump on the road like something is growing under the pavement. I must say it makes a really big BANG!!! First time I thought I rammed my oil pan for good. But It seems that theres a big part of the frame that passes under the engine to protect it.

It happened a couple of times to me (you know, those kind of things you see at the last minute) and even one time my friend was beside me and yelled " Oh Damn! Did you lose something? Shouldn't you stop? " lol

I guess at least that big frame part is something good they made on Aleros

whiteliquid
08-03-2007, 01:06 AM
lol air dam or "scrape guard" same thing mine is more of a scrape guard now days lol

steve-o
08-03-2007, 12:03 PM
my air dam was tore off before I even bought the car.

sound_xtreme
08-03-2007, 09:44 PM
ya my air dam is long gone. shit got tore off when i had coilovers. shit even my side ones are gone.