Updated with before and after pics -Let’s be critical , what’s wrong with this picture ?

Kamloops cutlass

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I just lowered the cutlass with 1 1/2” bmr drop springs in rear with bell tech spindles and uncut 5660 springs up front along with the obligatory bilstein shocks all around
Also threw in a 442 steering box
Point is I don’t really love how it sits , but I can’t put my finger on it
Tires too small ? 255 45 17
Needs to be lower ?
Needs more rake ?
What do you guys think ? Like the title says be critical! roast me and my car lol I can take it
What would you do to make it better looking?
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565bbchevy

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I like my cars as level as possible while still running staggered rims with taller tires to fill the wheel well better.
My Monte has 15" rims with a 27.5" frontrunner and 295/55 MT drag radials.
My Regal has 17" rims with Nitto 235/50 fronts and 275/50 rears.
I think Cutlass owners have it the hardest because of the shape of the wheel wells which causes clearance issues especially when lowered.
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abbey castro

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I just lowered the cutlass with 1 1/2” bmr drop springs in rear with bell tech spindles and uncut 5660 springs up front along with the obligatory bilstein shocks all around
Also threw in a 442 steering box
Point is I don’t really love how it sits , but I can’t put my finger on it
Tires too small ? 255 45 17
Needs to be lower ?
Needs more rake ?
What do you guys think ? Like the title says be critical! roast me and my car lol I can take it
What would you do to make it better looking? View attachment 222630 View attachment 222631
It looks pretty good. Don't F.... with it!
 
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Streetbu

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I just lowered the cutlass with 1 1/2” bmr drop springs in rear with bell tech spindles and uncut 5660 springs up front along with the obligatory bilstein shocks all around
Also threw in a 442 steering box
Point is I don’t really love how it sits , but I can’t put my finger on it
Tires too small ? 255 45 17
Needs to be lower ?
Needs more rake ?
What do you guys think ? Like the title says be critical! roast me and my car lol I can take it
What would you do to make it better looking? View attachment 222630 View attachment 222631
IMO the rear needs to be lower, but max of 1" It will still give you some rake, just not as much.
 
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86LK

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it's a combination of things, some of which others above pointed out:
-wheelwell clearance
-45 sidewalls? makes it look smaller comparatively/subliminally
-what's the backspacing on your wheels? they're different than the other pictured cars
 
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