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		<title>Going Down</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2014 03:41:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jasey Michelle]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I held out for as long as I could, but it was time to shrink some gaps and get Ri&#8217;s undercarriage closer to the Earth. After much deliberation, I decided to go with the Neuspeed Neu-f springs, as they seemed to be the best balance of looks &#38; performance, without going so low as to [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I held out for as long as I could, but it was time to shrink some gaps and get Ri&#8217;s undercarriage closer to the Earth.</p>
<p>After much deliberation, I decided to go with the <a href="http://www.neu-f.com/nf5501-neu-f-fiat-500-performance-springs.html" target="_blank">Neuspeed Neu-f springs</a>, as they seemed to be the best balance of looks &amp; performance, without going so low as to have clearance problems with driveways and rough roads.</p>
<p>The install is actually quite simple, without the need for a spring compressor. Air tools make the whole process only a couple hour job, but it can be accomplished with only hand tools without too much more effort.</p>
<p>So, what&#8217;s the verdict? Haven&#8217;t put on a ton of miles yet, but so far the ride feels great. Solid, but not harsh, and stable in the corners. As for looks, you be the judge!</p>
<div id="attachment_168" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs01/"><img class="wp-image-168 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs01.jpg" alt="Neuspeed Neu-F  Abarth springs" width="800" height="350" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Neuspeed Neu-F Abarth springs</p></div>
<div id="attachment_169" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs02/"><img class="wp-image-169 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs02.jpg" alt="Neu-F  vs stock rear spring. Note, the rear spring already had a coil cut off" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Neu-F vs stock rear spring. Note, the rear spring already had a coil cut off</p></div>
<div id="attachment_170" style="width: 759px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs03/"><img class="wp-image-170 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs03.jpg" alt="Neu-f vs stock front spring" width="749" height="800" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Neu-f vs stock front spring</p></div>
<div id="attachment_171" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs04/"><img class="wp-image-171 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs04.jpg" alt="Rear springs installed. 2 bolts. A monkey could do this blindfolded." width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Rear springs installed. 2 bolts. A monkey could do this blindfolded.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_172" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs05/"><img class="wp-image-172 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs05.jpg" alt="New front spring installed on the stock strut" width="600" height="800" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">New front spring installed on the stock strut</p></div>
<div id="attachment_173" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs06/"><img class="wp-image-173 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs06.jpg" alt="Spring &amp; strut installed back in the 500" width="600" height="800" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Spring &amp; strut installed back in the 500</p></div>
<div id="attachment_174" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs07/"><img class="wp-image-174 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs07.jpg" alt="Finishing up. Also took this opportunity to rotate the tires" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Finishing up. Also took this opportunity to rotate the tires</p></div>
<div id="attachment_175" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs08/"><img class="wp-image-175 size-large" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs08-1024x768.jpg" alt="Lowered and ack on all fours" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lowered and back on all fours</p></div>
<div id="attachment_176" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs09/"><img class="wp-image-176 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs09.jpg" alt="Surprisingly small set of tool requirements. The impact isn't necessary, but speeds things up immensely!" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Surprisingly small set of tool requirements. The impact isn&#8217;t necessary, but speeds things up immensely!</p></div>
<div id="attachment_177" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs10/"><img class="wp-image-177 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs10.jpg" alt="Lowered and freshly washed!" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lowered and freshly washed!</p></div>
<div id="attachment_178" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs11/"><img class="wp-image-178 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs11.jpg" alt="Lowered and freshly washed!" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lowered and freshly washed!</p></div>
<div id="attachment_179" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs12/"><img class="wp-image-179 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs12.jpg" alt="Dat ass" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dat ass</p></div>
<div id="attachment_181" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.4barth.com/going-down/20140529_springs14/"><img class="wp-image-181 size-full" src="http://www.4barth.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/05/20140529_Springs14.jpg" alt="Ready to go" width="800" height="600" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ready to go</p></div>
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