'04 WDP, Stock with a Drop!

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Old 06-21-2009, 01:10 AM
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'04 WDP, Stock with a Drop!

I had some Tein S-tech springs and Tokico Blues installed this morning. For those looking for a modest drop (less than an inch and a half) with a ride like the OE springs provide, then this would be a good route to go. I couldn't be more impressed. All I need now is the Progress RSB to tighten things up a bit.

Excuse my photgraphy skills (they stink)... Pictures were taken with a "blah" Fujifilm FinePix A610.

For those wondering, I'm going to stick with the OEM wheels for two reasons: 1. They look good, and 2. I'm out of money.

Anyways, enjoy, and as always, comments are welcomed and encouraged.


PROFILE




FRONT STANCE




REAR STANCE




LEFT SIDE FROM REAR




FRONT VIEW W/ HYPER YELLOW DLR/FOG MOD
(My camara doesn't do this photo justice due to lighting)




FUN WITH NEON!






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clean car man!!!!
Old 06-21-2009, 09:22 AM
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That's sick man. I put my stockies back on yesterday and I realized how much I really do like them. Hopefully within the next 6 months or so, I'll have my car looking pretty similar to yours with the A-Spec kit and a drop.

Nicely done!
Old 06-21-2009, 09:47 AM
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I have the identical suspension setup and good news, the springs are going to settle a little more .

Expect about 1.25 - 1.5" drop overall.
Old 06-21-2009, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
Expect about 1.25 - 1.5" drop overall.
I can live with that!
Old 06-21-2009, 11:12 AM
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looks good even with the small drop!
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looks like a perfect drop. nice car.
Old 06-22-2009, 12:46 AM
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Nice drop! You need to clean your front bumper though in that pic with the headlights haha
Old 06-22-2009, 01:20 AM
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nice and simple..

thats what the drop should be like out of the factory
Old 06-22-2009, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JwongTLS
nice and simple..

thats the height a TL should come out of the factory
fixed

ONly for others to go even lower!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 06-22-2009, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by AnthraciteAspec
You need to clean your front bumper though in that pic with the headlights haha
Oh, the joys of living in suburbia surrounded by farmland in the summer!
Old 06-22-2009, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
I have the identical suspension setup and good news, the springs are going to settle a little more .
... and that they have. The car looks great. I'm not scrapping over speed bumps, or having issues getting up my driveway. Had to drive over a dead cat today... did NOT drag it with me... Life is good.

Had the alignment done today. Specs weren't as far off as I expected them to be. Got everything in recommended range with the exception of the right rear camber, which was just slightly out of spec. I don't expect much of an issue. I'm looking at new tires by next spring anyways, and then another alignment.

The ride is just a little stiffer than stock, but in a good way. I think the addition of a bigger RSB is the piece to complete the puzzle. I'm looking forward to when I'm going to have the money again to buy one.

In a nutshell, this "budget" spring/shock combo is where it's at for those looking for that moderate drop for a car that has to endure the challenges of a daily driver. However, Koni Yellows in place of the Tokico Blues would be a better option for those desiring more control over the ride and height.

I'll post more pictures in the "Got WDP" thread after the car gets cleaned up a bit this weekend.
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I like this a lot dude. I have S-techs on the way and I'm also running stock 17's. Imagine this with A-Spec wheels
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lovin the WDP
Old 06-28-2009, 09:57 PM
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Love the car man...i just picked up an 05 WDP w/ a-spec kit and wing spoiler...couldn't be happier, not sure if I am going to lower it or not, but it yours looks great with the drop.
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looks great....lol the last pix with the red neon came out very niiice
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Looks great! I cant believe people are removing their ruby red tails, I think they look great on our WDPs
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Dude...you can't be Red Voodoo with a Green neon Avatar.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Dude...you can't be Red Voodoo with a Green neon Avatar.
hahaha....
Debadged, Spoiler, Aspec Kit, & a Drop. Your TL is looking good Voodoo!
Your car has a nice stance too.
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Thanks guys.... The suspension finally settled a bit. I'll need to repost pictures after cleaning the bugs off the front bumper and mirrors. Looks a bit more aggressive.

lol Steven... I thought about that before changing my avatar. I liked how the green in the avatar pic size kind of took on the Matrix look. So I stuck with it. I do like the red neon pic, tho... I may eventually change.
Old 07-01-2009, 12:38 AM
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I agree with your setup. I am rolling Comptech with tokico shocks and love it.
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clean man. stockies look gooooood.
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