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8/2/12, 02:05 AM
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New Front installed
So many of you don't know but I was pretty happy with the setup i had going on, that of the Roush front and splitter combo.
then this past july 4th, on the way home from a firework filled night,
following behind a fat Cadillac on the freeway, the dude decides to run over what looks to be a mangled up bike frame.
with traffic on both sides of me and me no where to swerve, i run over the mangled mess. below is the result.
So thank the Good Lord the tires didnt blow, but it ripped out my wheel liner and also my fog light as well. what is seen in the pic is just the glass.
So i was bummed for a bit and luck would have it, had a kit on hand that i was still on the fence about putting on.
since i didnt want to roll with the stock bumper to the upcoming show, i decided to prep it and put it on.
what do you guys think?
then this past july 4th, on the way home from a firework filled night,
following behind a fat Cadillac on the freeway, the dude decides to run over what looks to be a mangled up bike frame.
with traffic on both sides of me and me no where to swerve, i run over the mangled mess. below is the result.
So thank the Good Lord the tires didnt blow, but it ripped out my wheel liner and also my fog light as well. what is seen in the pic is just the glass.
So i was bummed for a bit and luck would have it, had a kit on hand that i was still on the fence about putting on.
since i didnt want to roll with the stock bumper to the upcoming show, i decided to prep it and put it on.
what do you guys think?
8/2/12, 08:26 AM
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Looks good Jed! I agree with the others, the Roush front is a better look, but that chin with your stock fascia is pretty darn good to! Also I haven't seen very many stangs with that chin spoiler so it has a very unique look to it as well! Nice wheels to!
8/2/12, 10:30 AM
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LOL thanks guys, yeah i loved the roush look too. super clean and I love that it keeps the fogs as well.
yeah, due to money issues ( the issue is having no money
) i can't get another roush replacement for awhile so yeah going roll like this.
Thanks Rob! yeah just got them, matches the theme i was going with, kona and grey
yeah, due to money issues ( the issue is having no money
) i can't get another roush replacement for awhile so yeah going roll like this.Thanks Rob! yeah just got them, matches the theme i was going with, kona and grey
8/2/12, 01:16 PM
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but yeah you have a point, it is different from what is out there.
Its actually one piece. everything that is on the bottom cept the actual painted bumper is a one off kit i got from Kris Horton. it never made it to production.
but that is also what worries me tho, if it gets messed up, there is no replacement out there lol
8/2/12, 01:40 PM
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8/3/12, 11:46 AM
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others have said just to sell it as it and not mess with it.
but i am looking at it and maybe it could be, since its on the bottom mostly and no one would really see unless they looked real close. I got a buddy who owns a automotive repair shop but haven't had a chance for him to check it out.
but good idea, maybe i just get it repaired and have it on hand for the next bike frame that comes along
8/7/12, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by conv_stang
Man that thing sits nice...what springs/shocks-struts you running?
And as a side note that's one of the best looking konas I've ever seen. Those wheels are different and way cool looking. Good job. Well done
8/8/12, 01:14 AM
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they are eibach prokit shocks and struts and Eibach sportline springs. had the prokit springs before but they weren't low enough for me
thanks for the kind words man, I am truly humbled.
yeah Its just hitting me that it is pretty unique so at least this way i can stand out a little bit at the shows i go to.
+1 that stance is freaking awesome. And the backup chin looks amazing to me man. The roush front is perfect, but this is so unique and matches your grille and wheels and everything. I wouldn't be unhappy at all to have it on for a while.
And as a side note that's one of the best looking konas I've ever seen. Those wheels are different and way cool looking. Good job. Well done
And as a side note that's one of the best looking konas I've ever seen. Those wheels are different and way cool looking. Good job. Well done
yeah Its just hitting me that it is pretty unique so at least this way i can stand out a little bit at the shows i go to.
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I'm so glad I found this thread again. I love your car.
And I want to ask you what else besides eibach pro dampers and sportlines you used on the suspension. Camber plates or bolts?
And I want to ask you what else besides eibach pro dampers and sportlines you used on the suspension. Camber plates or bolts?
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