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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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I installed Tein SS coilovers.
I didn't measure the drop, it looks about two inches
The ride is good, a little bouncy/go cart feel. I can live with it because I like how it looks.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Nice!! The Aspec kit should finish off that look!!
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Nice! Tint would look good IMO. Did you just remove the amber piece from the headlights or did you do something more?
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by stvtec
Nice! Tint would look good IMO. Did you just remove the amber piece from the headlights or did you do something more?

They are blackedout V2 with C/F inlay
JnC's handy work
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Too low. Raise it up and space the wheels out.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Nice car dude...like those aspecs!
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Looks good. Could use better quality pics though
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Car needs window tint badly
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Drop looks nice =)

Btw, remove the body side mouldings =P
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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drop looks goodd, needs a carwash tho!
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DeathMetal
Too low. Raise it up and space the wheels out.
but why?!
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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drop is sitting nice....i like it
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Looks real good, Mike. I still have to post pics of mine on the H-Techs.
Did you have any trouble installing them?
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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but why?!
IMHO, a flush wheel closely spaced to the fenders looks cleaner then a slam.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by deathmetal
imho, a flush wheel closely spaced to the fenders looks cleaner then a slam.
+1
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DeathMetal
IMHO, a flush wheel closely spaced to the fenders looks cleaner then a slam.
That's not slammed.
It's barely tucked.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Nice drop OP
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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3 things....

1. Nice drop
2. Consider an Aspec Kit (all the guys are right)
3. Tints

You're good to go.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Congrats on the drop! It looks much better
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
3 things....

1. Nice drop
2. Consider an Aspec Kit (all the guys are right)
3. Tints

You're good to go.
This man knows what he's talking about!
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
3 things....

1. Nice drop
2. Consider an Aspec Kit (all the guys are right)
3. Tints

You're good to go.


4. Car Wash/Detail
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
3 things....

1. Nice drop
2. Consider an Aspec Kit (all the guys are right)
3. Tints

You're good to go.
EXACTLY- then a good ol fashion wash, clay-bar, and wax = WIN. SICK WIN.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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good lookin drop
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DeathMetal
Too low. Raise it up and space the wheels out.

I don't think it's too low. I do agree with you about the rear wheels are tucked in too far



Originally Posted by 07TLTypeS420
Nice car dude...like those aspecs!

Thanks man


Originally Posted by MurkyRivers
TLLooks good. Could use better quality pics though









Yeah, my camera does suck



Originally Posted by jwr0ng626
drop looks goodd, needs a carwash tho!









Pics where taken right after the mod. Haven't taken any of the car after
cleaning it




Originally Posted by dwb993
Looks real good, Mike. I still have to post pics of mine on the H-Techs.
Did you have any trouble installing them?



The only trouble I had was the screw on the fronts shocks that hold the top hats on. They where rusted on. Other than that it wasn't that hard. I had my 12yr old daughter help me with the rears. she pushed down the suspension to allow me to remove the shock.



Originally Posted by TL-Noob
Originally Posted by Steven Bell
3 things....

1. Nice drop
2. Consider an Aspec Kit (all the guys are right)
3. Tints

You're good to go.



4. Car Wash/Detail





1. Nice drop : Thanks ya'll


2. Consider an Aspec Kit (all the guys are right) : I do want one. Not sure it my drive way will allow it ( steep curb). I plan to measure it to see how much clearance I have while driving off at an angle.


3. Tints : Coming soon, I know that is one of the first things done



4. Car Wash/Detail : the next pics will be of a clean car
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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before the drop is a little too high, but after the drop is a little too low.. I would raise it 1/2" to 3/4" ... Just my opinion!!
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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5. Get some wheel spacers to get the wheels flush.

I like the drop, i would like my car to tuck a bit more. I second the tint and A-Spec kit!
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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The family that mods together, stays together!!
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dwb993
The family that mods together, stays together!!

without a doubt!

Car looks great!
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Ride MORE bouncy? I thought these coilovers give you a stiffer ride.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Nice drop Mike, but like everyone said get the aspec kit for the win.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LasVegasTL
Ride MORE bouncy? I thought these coilovers give you a stiffer ride.
You can adjust to your preference.
Although I set mine right in the middle it is stiffer from OEM. Pretty sure that's what he means.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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looks good but the front looks a little lower than the back
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LasVegasTL
Ride MORE bouncy? I thought these coilovers give you a stiffer ride.

I didn't mean bouncy like worn out shocks. What I meant was, a stiffer ride. Bumps I didn't feel before the drop, I now feel.
Over a bump the car dips down then back up to nornal ride height.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ken_o
looks good but the front looks a little lower than the back

Yes it does. It worked out for me, my trunk is full on the weekdays witch levels it out
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