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Old 04-03-2008, 06:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
bennelson
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I talked to the seller on the phone today.

I am going to take a look at it on Saturday.

The seller also has a "body kit" which I guess is front and rear bumpers, and something for the sides.

He also has "S1" fenders and lowering springs, which he wasn't sure what the lowering is off hand, but thought they were about a 2 inch drop.

He said the only thing on the car that wasn't standard was the aftermarket tail lights. Everything else is stock.

If those fenders and other parts are LIGHTER than the original parts, I guess I would be interested. I would like to do whatever I can to make this car a FE winner. Low ride springs sound like fun too!

What do I look for in these aftermarket parts? Buy the fenders if they are lighter, but not if they are some crazy non-aerodynamic thing?

I still need to see in person how the underbelly looks.

I am pretty sure I can convince my wife that I can buy another car if I then immediately sell the Dodge.
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