 Did a Few Mods and Took Some Scenic Pics, 56k, No way |
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 Apr 2, 2006 - 5:47 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
I got lowering springs for my birthday. Tein S.Techs. I installed the fronts myself, and they were easy, but when I tried to do the back, I stripped the sway bar endlink bolt with the allen key. I ended up taking it to my mechanic to install the rears, new sway bar bushings and diagnose my drivers side power window problem. I got the car back and my mechanic said I needed a new drivers side power door lock/window control. I called up Spitzer Toyota just for a laugh, $220. eBay wanted $40-$50. I ended up getting one from All Foreign Auto Parts in Pittsburgh for $25. Works great.
I painted my calipers blue, to draw attention to the new wheels and tires. I painted the drums black, because they were rusty and I didnt want to call attention to an inferior braking system by painting them blue. I also sprayed the wheelwells with a quick coat of black. I also removed my mudflaps, the bolts were rusted solid, so I just cut off the mudflaps, and will hack-saw off the bolts. In the pics, the wheelwells are a bit muddy, last night me and some buddies went up to Egan Park and its all a dirt road.  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic  High Res Pic And My favorite:  High Res Pic Enjoy! Alex -------------------- |
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Apr 2, 2006 - 5:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
lol, so YOU'RE that car.
a couple people described a car like yours to me thinking it was me(after calling to see if it was me) lol Nice Pics This post has been edited by Consynx: Apr 2, 2006 - 5:52 PM --------------------  |
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Apr 2, 2006 - 6:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Clean, I like those pinstripes.
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Apr 2, 2006 - 7:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(bojangles_8686 @ Apr 2, 2006 - 7:07 PM) [snapback]416893[/snapback] Clean, I like those pinstripes. I don't, they came on the car, I pulled I tiny section off and the paint difference is just too big. So they're staying on I guess. -------------------- |
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Apr 2, 2006 - 7:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 27, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Very nice car, im loving that look. I want a close up of those brakes... the next thing you need is some tint for your windows.
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Apr 2, 2006 - 7:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '04 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
very nice pics!
im thinkin of painting my brakes ne stuff, very hard? or easy? --------------------  |
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Apr 2, 2006 - 8:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
good stuff alex
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Apr 2, 2006 - 8:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
nice. drop looks great.
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Apr 2, 2006 - 9:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(JFrost9 @ Apr 2, 2006 - 8:39 PM) [snapback]416922[/snapback] Very nice car, im loving that look. I want a close up of those brakes... the next thing you need is some tint for your windows.  This week I'm going to order window roll up/down modules for my alarm. Tint is after that, then I'd like to get some skirts. And Dustin, it's easy to paint the calipers, you can buy caliper paint, or you can use ceremic 500* engine block paint, it's cheaper and its the same thing. Just put a plastic bag over the rotor and slide it under the brake pad. -------------------- |
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Apr 2, 2006 - 9:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '06 From Nova Scotia, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
sweet ride my man. how much drop is that? how much did it change your ride? stiffer than you thought?
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Apr 2, 2006 - 10:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 18, '05 From BANNED Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nicest celi in alle-kiski right now
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Apr 3, 2006 - 12:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Great pics!! nice and clean and I love the rims and drop!!
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Apr 3, 2006 - 7:41 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '05 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
looks awesome,
how did the teins affect handling? stiffer? |
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Apr 3, 2006 - 8:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Nice ride Cutrara
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Apr 3, 2006 - 7:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Thanks guys, the drop is 1.4 in the front and .9 in the back. The ride is a bit stiffer, but the handling has improved a lot due to a lower center of gravity.
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