Lowered 05 SS/SC, random pics...
All I can say is...... 
to the clay bar! It took me about 1 hour or so and after I was done each section, I rinsed off the area and the friggin' water just beaded off in a sheet! I'm still looking for the perfect wax/polish to use as what I normally use (liquid glass) is getting seriously hard to find up here in Canada. I wasn't too impressed with Eagle one nanowax but the Meguiars NXT is pretty good. Thanks for the kind words folks 
to the clay bar! It took me about 1 hour or so and after I was done each section, I rinsed off the area and the friggin' water just beaded off in a sheet! I'm still looking for the perfect wax/polish to use as what I normally use (liquid glass) is getting seriously hard to find up here in Canada. I wasn't too impressed with Eagle one nanowax but the Meguiars NXT is pretty good. Thanks for the kind words folks
Originally Posted by BeastlyTA
Car looks really nice, but I have one question.....where did you get your shorty antenna?
I knew it was only a matter of time before someone asked. I actually have two more in my room that I made. It's an onstar antenna that I had drilled out and re-threaded. Reception is good for all local stations and that's about it, I don't listen to much radio outside of the city, so no loss.
I got the springs from a buddy of mine at the dealership where I bought my car. They droped the car a little more than an inch in front and about 1.5 in the back. The ride is much more controlled than stock but it hits sharp bumps a little harder, handling and a little les ride comfort it was a no brainer for me.
Originally Posted by 02eco
Very nice, it looks great with the drop but I have one question too...
What were you doing at the 'Foxes Den'?
What were you doing at the 'Foxes Den'?
LMAO!!! The Ontario Cobalt Club had a meet last Sunday and we ended up at Hooters for lunch. The antenna's I have here are for my buddies but really easy to make
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Ever since I saw yours lowered I've been looking at the pro kit for mine...it's all your damn fault 
! I'm thinking the sportlines would be a little much for me not to mention my LS would probably ride like a brick, I just want to fill the wheel gap a little and even the car out.
I was hoping to do everything the "right way" and tell my insurance company but after an "off the record" conversation I found out it would increase my insurance by more than I thought due to throwing the dynamics of the car off. I asked my agent how that's possible when a car with a lower center of gravity should handle better and he said he'd look into it. Try to be honest and they knock you for it so now I need to re-think my decision.
The dropped looked awesome though, really filled the wheel gap nicely and made the black look that much sleeker
. I was considering contacting GM about the struts and shocks from the SS if I were to do this conversion to hold me over until the aftermarket picks up in this department a little but I have a feeling it's going to cost me more than I was originally thinking .
Permafried-
! I'm thinking the sportlines would be a little much for me not to mention my LS would probably ride like a brick, I just want to fill the wheel gap a little and even the car out. I was hoping to do everything the "right way" and tell my insurance company but after an "off the record" conversation I found out it would increase my insurance by more than I thought due to throwing the dynamics of the car off. I asked my agent how that's possible when a car with a lower center of gravity should handle better and he said he'd look into it
. Try to be honest and they knock you for it so now I need to re-think my decision.The dropped looked awesome though, really filled the wheel gap nicely and made the black look that much sleeker
. I was considering contacting GM about the struts and shocks from the SS if I were to do this conversion to hold me over until the aftermarket picks up in this department a little but I have a feeling it's going to cost me more than I was originally thinking .Permafried-
Originally Posted by Permafried-
Ever since I saw yours lowered I've been looking at the pro kit for mine...it's all your damn fault ! I'm thinking the sportlines would be a little much for me not to mention my LS would probably ride like a brick, I just want to fill the wheel gap a little and even the car out.
I was hoping to do everything the "right way" and tell my insurance company but after an "off the record" conversation I found out it would increase my insurance by more than I thought due to throwing the dynamics of the car off. I asked my agent how that's possible when a car with a lower center of gravity should handle better and he said he'd look into it. Try to be honest and they knock you for it so now I need to re-think my decision.
The dropped looked awesome though, really filled the wheel gap nicely and made the black look that much sleeker. I was considering contacting GM about the struts and shocks from the SS if I were to do this conversion to hold me over until the aftermarket picks up in this department a little but I have a feeling it's going to cost me more than I was originally thinking .
Permafried-
! I'm thinking the sportlines would be a little much for me not to mention my LS would probably ride like a brick, I just want to fill the wheel gap a little and even the car out. I was hoping to do everything the "right way" and tell my insurance company but after an "off the record" conversation I found out it would increase my insurance by more than I thought due to throwing the dynamics of the car off. I asked my agent how that's possible when a car with a lower center of gravity should handle better and he said he'd look into it
. Try to be honest and they knock you for it so now I need to re-think my decision.The dropped looked awesome though, really filled the wheel gap nicely and made the black look that much sleeker
. I was considering contacting GM about the struts and shocks from the SS if I were to do this conversion to hold me over until the aftermarket picks up in this department a little but I have a feeling it's going to cost me more than I was originally thinking .Permafried-
I have a set of stock SS springs I may be willing to part with as they are almost identical to pro kits. With sportlines on your car the struts MUST be changes or they'll blow on you.
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Originally Posted by ninja44
I have a set of stock SS springs I may be willing to part with as they are almost identical to pro kits. With sportlines on your car the struts MUST be changes or they'll blow on you.
I think even if I were to install the SS springs or pro kit on the car I would still look into stronger struts and shocks just so all my angles are covered and I don't have to be worrying about it at least for the time being. I think I'll definitely be waiting until spring to see if anyone pumps out aftermarket shocks and struts but I think it would make a pretty substantial difference in the appearance of my car without costing me an arm and a leg
.If you still have those springs come spring and you are willing to part with them (and I don't make a random purchase sometime between now and then
) we could decide on a price and I could make the trip up to TO and hell maybe even make a day out of it .Permafried-
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I want an antenna like that. I have a black SS too and let me tell you that tinting (I only did medium) makes it look even sleeker. Lowered/tinted/shorty antenna and maybe some blacked out headlights would be one mean ride.
