new pic i thought i would share of the DSG L!

[ADale13]

on the way to ennis this past weekend my friend, who is a fantastic photographer, snagged this shot on 35 heading north!



http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd78/imagesbyalex/trev_pic.jpg

[Silver_2000]

wow

Nice picture - :bows:bows:bows

Im guessing he was hanging out the rear window with the camera near the road ? I hope he wasnt driving

[Shiner1]

Saaweeet!!:tu:

[ADale13]

lol,

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh65/xterra44/IMG_1159.jpg

[WA 2 FST]

wow, that is a very sweet shot of your truck. I wonder what he would charge for a custom shoot. I'd pay to have some cool shots of my cars like that.

[ADale13]

not sure. he is completely a newer photographer and just bought an amazing camera setup.

he is an all around cool guy. he also owns the fastest cam-only 2v mustang in the nation. pretty cool stuff.

[ZeusSVT]

Nice pics. Nikon's are great cameras. Myself and a couple others here I believe have them. I just bought the new D-90 a few months ago and have been having alot of fun learning all the ins and outs of SLR photography. It's fun and can be quite time consuming at times as well. :icon_mrgreen:

[ADale13]

yeah def. i think his is a d70? sound right? not sure. but yeah wide lense and what not.

he also is an expert photoshopper.

[ZeusSVT]

yeah def. i think his is a d70? sound right? not sure. but yeah wide lense and what not.

he also is an expert photoshopper.


His is the D60. I was thinking a little photoshop on the pic as well. It looks like he changed up the Hue and/or Saturation a tad bit to give it that perfect touch with the clouds and the background. It turned out great.

[TXLIGHTNING]

Very nice pic :bows I love the way it blends in with the clouds.

[In2deep]

Super nice picture!!

[ezapche]

Man that looks SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!

[my2002lightning]

I really like the mood that the first pic sets... the DSG and the dark, cloudy sky.:cool:

BTW, you need to lower that L.:tex:icon_mrgreen:

[ZeusSVT]

I really like the mood that the first pic sets... the DSG and the dark, cloudy sky.:cool:

BTW, you need to lower that L.:tex:icon_mrgreen:


That's the 4WD option for cloudy days.....:evil

[TXLIGHTNING]

BTW, you need to lower that L.:tex:icon_mrgreen: I knew that was coming :icon_mrgreen:

[99WhiteBeast]

Cool pic for sure- he could make some money on the side. I would pay for some pics like that of my trucks.

[nacklas]

BTW, you need to lower that L.:tex:icon_mrgreen:

:rll:

That is one of the best shots I have seen for an L!!! :tu:

[my2002lightning]

Ls ain't a Hee-Haw farm-truck...:D;)


I knew that was coming :icon_mrgreen:

[Ohmsby]

:tu: clean looking photo

[ADale13]

yes its getting dropped dont worry. ive only had it for a month... dayummm

[ZeusSVT]

yes its getting dropped dont worry. ive only had it for a month... dayummm


Every one gets slack about it. Trust me when I first got mine, Every time I seen Terry to have my truck worked on, he would give me shit about my truck looking like it was about to fly away. I even had 2" drop shackles on the back at the time too...:rll: I decided to do the full Hotchkis kit on mine. I didn't realilze how high it really sat til I compared pics from before and after. :icon_eek:


Just don't post it on LightningRodder like that, it's a tougher crowd over there. I am sure a few others here can vouch for that as well. :tongue:
:throw:

[my2002lightning]

It's all good.:icon_cool: I caught hell for showing for the first-time at a TALON meet with Ohio plates on the L - where I bought it new. I remember Terry telling me something to the effect "You're just trying to piss us off.":evil


yes its getting dropped dont worry. ive only had it for a month... dayummm

[Shiner1]

Sometimes it's kind of like an intervetion around here...:d

[gagspa]

I have the 2in drop shackles on mine and everything else is stock. As soon as I find a cheap way to lower it without sacrificing ride quality I will.

[ZeusSVT]

I have the 2in drop shackles on mine and everything else is stock. As soon as I find a cheap way to lower it without sacrificing ride quality I will.


On the cheap, most people remove 2 leafs or dearch factory leafs, and cut the fronts coils. I have seen many on other sites doing it that way lately to save money, and have said it didn't compromise much ride quality. I like the slightly rough and stiffer ride the TVS gave the truck personally. Makes it more fun to drive imo. http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum/images/smilies/3gears.gif

[ADale13]

welll ill be ordering the Ford Racing 2'' drop all around and going from there. its the best cheap kit out there and ive heard it really helps the handling of the vehicle. that should put the front where i want it but then after that i will probably take one leaf out to level it and should be good for the rear.

but yes the drop kit is ordered and on the way. ill have more pics from the same guy when its completed.

[Silver_2000]

I bought one o fthe last Roush suspension kits for my 2004 but ended up getting the rear springs de-arched instead

the Roush was too bouncy and would bottom on the bumpy roads in carrollton

[ZeusSVT]

I bought one o fthe last Roush suspension kits for my 2004 but ended up getting the rear springs de-arched instead

the Roush was too bouncy and would bottom on the bumpy roads in carrollton


That Roush kit looked so nice on these trucks though. I wish Texas roads were good enough for us to drive them like that. :tex

[Silver_2000]

That Roush kit looked so nice on these trucks though. I wish Texas roads were good enough for us to drive them like that. :tex

the look was the same after the dearch BUT I kept the carry capacity and the ride quality of the stock springs - the roush got too soft as the lightnings got older
I think I had mine done at Champion spring - there is a post here about it somewhere

[my2002lightning]

On my L, I went with the Hotchkiss coils / sways, JLP shackles on the 4" notch and kept all the leafs intact. Very stiff and rough-riding, even with keeping the Bilstein shocks, for now.

Here's a pic for reference:

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/MVC-186F.JPG

[ADale13]

thats on the lowest notch in the rear?

[my2002lightning]

Yes.


thats on the lowest notch in the rear?

[ADale13]

rides like crap?

[my2002lightning]

No, it's just very firm and solid. It's what I wanted out of it.


rides like crap?

[ADale13]

im not worried about it. i came from a slammmmmed s10 so im sure it cannot be worse than that.

[ZeusSVT]

im not worried about it. i came from a slammmmmed s10 so im sure it cannot be worse than that.


A firm stiff ride in these trucks is actually fun because of all the torque these trucks have. I enjoy the hell out of the ride in mine. My gf does hate it though. She says her boobs hurt after riding in it....... :evil

[In2deep]

Hotchkis tvs is the way to go

[ADale13]

Hotchkis tvs is the way to go


if i had a grand yes it would be.. haha

[Shiner1]

A firm stiff ride in these trucks is actually fun because of all the torque these trucks have. I enjoy the hell out of the ride in mine. My gf does hate it though. She says her boobs hurt after riding in it....... :evil

You need to let go of those things and keep your hands on the wheel..:evil

[ZeusSVT]

You need to let go of those things and keep your hands on the wheel..:evil

:rll::rll:

[Beaudee]

Looks almost as good as mine:icon_mrgreen:Need some exhaust tips.I recom. 24" long X3 1/2 or 4" dia. chrome plated stainless,and dont listen to the B.S. that the plating will flake off.As far as lowering why mess with perfection unless you got money to burn:icon_mrgreen: Nice pick!!!!:tu::bows

[my2002lightning]

Simple matter of physics: lowering the center-of-gravity, firming-up the suspension, etc. and making the L more predictable overall.


As far as lowering why mess with perfection unless you got money to burn:icon_mrgreen: Nice pick!!!!:tu::bows

[Beaudee]

Simple matter of physics: lowering the center-of-gravity, firming-up the suspension, etc. and making the L more predictable overall.

I like the stock stance.It could use some tightning up.Stock is good for 4 wheeling and huntin squirels and such/pulling trailors/boats/oil changes:cool:I like the rear higher than the front,guess im old school.I dont like being predictable http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/24223 Hey Ronald got the turkey shooter ready for spring.My next trip to Gods Country im gona do a good flyby video.Im gona wear this video out till Doug takes it away LOL.Anyway Adale13 nice pick and DSG is the sexiest L. of em all.Ron,Adale13 let me know when you can make it the next meet.Ill make it,havent been for a while,Good Margaritas with no sugar would be a plus.All i can think of is Exparzas in Grapevine.

[my2002lightning]

Hey, Beau..give me a call when you're in OK next and we'll cuss-and-discuss. You still gunnin' for gobbler's with that 10 ga? You're chiropractor must like you!:icon_mrgreen:

ADale, be sure and post-up after pics of the suspension.:tu:


I like the stock stance.It could use some tightning up.Stock is good for 4 wheeling and huntin squirels and such/pulling trailors/boats/oil changes:cool:I like the rear higher than the front,guess im old school.I dont like being predictable http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/24223 Hey Ronald got the turkey shooter ready for spring.My next trip to Gods Country im gona do a good flyby video.Im gona wear this video out till Doug takes it away LOL.Anyway Adale13 nice pick and DSG is the sexiest L. of em all.Ron,Adale13 let me know when you can make it the next meet.Ill make it,havent been for a while,Good Margaritas with no sugar would be a plus.All i can think of is Exparzas in Grapevine.

[Beaudee]

Hey, Beau..give me a call when you're in OK next and we'll cuss-and-discuss. You still gunnin' for gobbler's with that 10 ga? You're chiropractor must like you!:icon_mrgreen:

ADale, be sure and post-up after pics of the suspension.:tu:

all right then.Ron, heres a pick for you http://www.f150online.com/galleries/images/805-1089-66837.jpg