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View Poll Results: Should I replace 9mm pads with 3mm pads?

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  1. #1
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    Default Poll: 3mm spring pads or not?

    So guys, you decide.

    Should I take the time to stick in 3mm spring pads and get an extra 1/4in or 6mm lower? Or stay where I am.


    Last edited by liquidtiger720; 10-05-2005 at 05:31 PM.

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    That's like X3 stock fender gap dude!
    1990 BMW 535i 5 speed - Black on Grey, LSD

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    Quote Originally Posted by JAlfredPrufrock
    That's like X3 stock fender gap dude!
    yup, its pretty close to it!

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    If I were you I would do it, just because it would bother me.
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    The bottom pad is 3mm. So you want to repalce the top one with 3mm? do you have a part number on that? What did you say your fender to ground height was? I am not sure I would go for it. Your car looks great.
    Ted K
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    for about 1/4 inch? naw...not worth it until you have another reason to take it apart.
    Bellevue WA
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff N.
    for about 1/4 inch? naw...not worth it until you have another reason to take it apart.
    I agree.

    Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA

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    I'm sitting on my 3mm pads until I have a good reason to get dirty again

    Edit: After reading my post I realize it sounds a bit, er.....'nasty'. Oops.

    DAve M
    Last edited by Dave M; 10-06-2005 at 03:42 AM.

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