Bat's Smoke Tails, Spring Caps and Tinted Windows(PICS)

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Bat\'s Smoke Tails, Spring Caps and Tinted Windows(PICS)

Finally got some things done to my ride and it was such a beautiful day in San Diego, that I decided to take advantage and snaps some pics. I Installed Spring Caps from JohnB. Very subtle drop but I notice quite an improvement in the handling department :) . Windows tinted 20% in the rear, and 35% on the sides. My New Smoke Taillight Overlays for the 3rd gens(now available :) ). I went with my lighter 3/10 on the taillights themselves, and my darker 6/10 on the turn/reverse lamps. I really like the look! I'm going to do the rear sidemarkers and headlights next ;) . Enjoy the pics ;) .

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before spring caps, tint and rear overlays:

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Re: Bat\'s Smoke Tails, Spring Caps and Tinted Windows(PICS)

Nice!! Hmm..maybe I should tint my windows too...
 

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Looking great :2tu:

Been thinking about the caps for my viper
 

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Bat - looks cool. Did you tint the windshield as well?
Minimal tint on the windshield is legal here in NV...that's why I ask.
 

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Re: Bat\'s Smoke Tails, Spring Caps and Tinted Windows(PICS)

Nice picture demonstrating spring cap drop, you can see the difference, car look nice! tastefully done..
 
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When I had the spring caps installed I thought, It didn't even lower the car one bit! It wasn't until I posted these pics that I realized that it is noticably lower with the caps! Very subtle, but noticable :) .

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I've seen that it takes some time and hitting a few bumps for the springs to 'settle' after installing the caps. When I first dropped the car, I re-measured and the car was HIGHER than before!
 

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Did you have to use a spring compression tool?

Did you have any trouble removing the shock bolts?

Thanks
 

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Didn't have to remove any bolts. I used the spring compressors. VERY DANGEROUS! Do not try this at home. There's a whole thread about this under 'has anyone tried spring lowering caps'
 

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Didn't have to remove any bolts. I used the spring compressors. VERY DANGEROUS! Do not try this at home. There's a whole thread about this under 'has anyone tried spring lowering caps'

What I do is use tie-straps to hold the spring down after it has been compressed. heavy duty, and a whole bunch of them.

If that spring jumps off the compressor and your hand is in there changing the cap, you can kiss your hand goodbye... :nono:
 

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Looks great Bat! Any overlays coming for the vert?
 

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