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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Those front struts look nice!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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damn i thought about this a while back but somehow thoght nobody would agree to put airbags on a jag...but i want you to do mine!!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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Ordered three gallon tank and a bunch of 90 degree fittings to save space. Also have the marproof lexan window in the amp/air enclosure. I'll take more pics tomorrow night. This may take some time to do it like I want it.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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take your time
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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I know you're going for an OEM looking install Jeremy, but I had to post this tank/sub setup:

 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow
I know you're going for an OEM looking install Jeremy, but I had to post this tank/sub setup:

That's awesome. I could paint the entire car beige, do tan lowback seats and then build wicker accents throughout the car. At that point, people in this forum would think I'm way off acceptability spectrum, whereas in VW/Audi world they'd be like, "been there, done that."

I've missed creativity ever since I moved into Volvo/Jaguar yawn land...
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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Who cares what other people think?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 05:02 AM
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^I don't, but it's the crickets

Getting further - amplifiers and 3 gallon tank.


 
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:06 AM
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Update - June 30th
Mounted and wired-up pumps and valves. Up to the hoses now...

^view from back seat



 
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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Needs moar low
 
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 03:14 AM
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Looking good. Nice work. cant wait to see it all.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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Needs moar low
I've already got a boner..
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow
I've already got a boner..
I got one more corner done last night. Passenger front still has a coil spring (for one more day I think), so it is holding up the driver's side a bit via the swaybar.

Here's a prelim pic - but I expect it to go about an inch lower in front:
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Tucking rim in the rear! SICK! If you can get those fronts to do the same thing you will be a hero.. If you add some camber and push the wheels out further you will be MY hero
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow
Tucking rim in the rear! SICK! If you can get those fronts to do the same thing you will be a hero.. If you add some camber and push the wheels out further you will be MY hero
If I sport 2-3 degrees negative camber and you send me a set of new 235/30/20s every six months, you'll be my hero.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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Oh come on, you wont chew through them that fast with only 2 or 3 degrees of camber... 4+ and yeah probably.

Did you take any pics during the install? I'd be curious to see what the inside of your front fenders looks like. Did you just completely toss out the liners or did you hack them up and make it fit somehow?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow
Oh come on, you wont chew through them that fast with only 2 or 3 degrees of camber... 4+ and yeah probably.

Did you take any pics during the install? I'd be curious to see what the inside of your front fenders looks like. Did you just completely toss out the liners or did you hack them up and make it fit somehow?
Fender liners are still there. Needs moar low though - I have all four corners in now. I'll modify the shoch housing a bit to sit 3/8" or so lower into the knuckle. They are about that much higher up in the knuckle than the sport shocks were that I pulled out. Inner fender looks pretty normal, except there is a polished stainless shock visible and the airhose runs behind the liner to the shock.



I'll get pics of my modding tonight though. I just wanted to get it done yesterday and hit a few roadblocks preventing me from taking pics.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Got the front to come down another 1/2". The front bumper cover may be the only thing holding it up now (the tire rests on it at full pancake. Front reminds me of when I had H&R coilovers on my Golf - stiff. Not bouncey, but "riding on air" is putting it a bit too kindly. The stiffness works out though because it can drive with fronts tucked (about 1/2" higher than pics below) and not rub.



Getting used to it, but I like it. Autoloc controller presets tend to get about 3 of 4 corners right on first try - within 10 PSI.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 02:45 AM
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a little off topic, but where did you get those vents just behind the front wheel. they look cool!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by devoe
a little off topic, but where did you get those vents just behind the front wheel. they look cool!
It's a modified XJR fender vent. Most people love it or hate it - glad you like it.
 
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