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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Finally new wheels and a new height

Whats up guys, more progress on the TL. Just put a set of work wheels on, dropped the front about an inch more, new exhaust, and got her all cleaned up.




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I have to find the spanner wrench to lower the back a bit more and install the puddle lights, but once that is done I'm not sure what ill do next.... Any ideas and comments are welcome!
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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looks pretty good
and yes, lower the back to match the front
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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I'm not sure how I feel about the red painted brake calipers. I would paint them black so they don't draw attention away from the new Work wheels.

The car is downright gorgeous man. WDP FTW!
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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its lowered? lol im jk. needs to go about another 2-3 inches though man. and what model work is that?
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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^ yes.. needs lower
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Rims look dope!!
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Car looks nice. You can ALWAYS go lower.
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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You runnin 10k?
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32


I'm not sure how I feel about the red painted brake calipers. I would paint them black so they don't draw attention away from the new Work wheels.

The car is downright gorgeous man. WDP FTW!
thanks bud, yea the brake calipers i did when i first got the car a couple years ago, but i think its on my list of things to change.
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looks pretty good
and yes, lower the back to match the front
yeaa, i was trying to find the spanner wrench for the back locally but i have had no luck, so im gonna order it online.
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its lowered? lol im jk. needs to go about another 2-3 inches though man. and what model work is that?
wheels are Work Euroline S2H, a discontinued model.
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You runnin 10k?
10k? as in the hids? they are both 6k
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Looks good!

I actually like the height. But I guess most are saying lower..

Paint the calipers black. And have you seen the new roof spoiler heeltoe is making? I think it would look sweet on your car.
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Looks pretty clean, but it does need to be about another inch lower in the front and about 2 in the rear
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Thats pretty much how my drop looks with comptech springs. The back is higher and I was expecting a diff look.
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
Looks pretty clean, but it does need to be about another inch lower in the front and about 2 in the rear
maybe a stupid question, but if i were to go much lower and i hit a bump while taking a turn, wouldn't my tire hit my fender?

thanks for all the positive comments guys!
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dsickles
maybe a stupid question, but if i were to go much lower and i hit a bump while taking a turn, wouldn't my tire hit my fender?

thanks for all the positive comments guys!
It's a possibility...but that depends on how low you go, and how stiff your suspension is.
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dsickles
maybe a stupid question, but if i were to go much lower and i hit a bump while taking a turn, wouldn't my tire hit my fender?

thanks for all the positive comments guys!
What are the specs on your wheels (offset and width) what is your tire size, and what coils are you on?
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Very nice and clean car
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
What are the specs on your wheels (offset and width) what is your tire size, and what coils are you on?
18x8 50mm offset, with 225/45/18s

suspension is ground control with tokyo illuminas struts set at 5 (firmest setting)
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dsickles
18x8 50mm offset, with 225/45/18s

suspension is ground control with tokyo illuminas struts set at 5 (firmest setting)
With that setup, you'll be fine. Drop it down, son.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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you need to lower way more, and those tires are too thick!!
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JDM Inspired
you need to lower way more, and those tires are too thick!!
way more, lolz.....

running 40 series tires is too thin for a daily driver in the part of town i live in and this car has got to stay somewhat practical
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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SWEET ride ! Can't wait to see those wheels in person on Sat.
Lower would look better, but on Houston roads I think not.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by VIP typ-S
SWEET ride ! Can't wait to see those wheels in person on Sat.
Lower would look better, but on Houston roads I think not.
if UPS holds up their end of the bargain the back will be a bit lower by Saturday! see ya then
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