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MetroMPG · 11-12-2008, 10:59 PM

I have no idea why they made the ride height so tall!

One thought I've had is it's compensation for the car's small size. There seems to be a correlation between ride height and people's perception of safety. You used to hear people say that all the time about SUV's: "I love sitting up high!"

Lowering is definitely on my to-do list, but this tinkering season is kaput, unfortunately. The fat lady has sung for 2008.

11-12-2008, 10:59 PM	#97 (permalink)
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