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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Meko, check out the chops from John....John, can I please request for a chop without the rear spoiler please
I don't know whose TL this is, I just found it on google and chopped it to make it lower. Much easier than PS'ing out the spoiler lol:


Honestly, I like it with and without the spoiler. The spoiler looks ten times more aggressive when the car is slammed.
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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I like it without....it looks clean-er IMO....Meko, you get the idea

I am glad we all have different taste, else all our cars would have looked the same and we did be fighting over the same chic
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Wow John Don't know what to say
Let's go low
Thanks for the chops John

this is my driveway





That's right Anil, at least money goes to vendor...
I'll pm him but I need some time to buy these

When do I need a camber kit? After 1.5"
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Honestly, I like it with and without the spoiler. The spoiler looks ten times more aggressive when the car is slammed.
I will see

Originally Posted by swoosh
I am glad we all have different taste, else all our cars would have looked the same and we did be fighting over the same chic
True
But for you, when summer comes, will put back the lip for one week, and then no spoiler for another week, and then back to wing


Have to move these here, can't take my eyes off



Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Yeah, any more than 1.5" and you should be running some camber kits. Don't worry about your driveway, mine is worse than that. You just have to remove that plastic shield that's under the front bumper. That gives you like 2" of extra clearance lol, and of course you'll need to have your fenders rolled.
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Yeah, any more than 1.5" and you should be running some camber kits. Don't worry about your driveway, mine is worse than that. You just have to remove that plastic shield that's under the front bumper. That gives you like 2" of extra clearance lol, and of course you'll need to have your fenders rolled.
I highly suggest against that...i removed it to save weight and the engine temps went wayyy up north !!! the ECU will pulling timing like crazy until I did some more mods to get more air into the bay and lower those temps....

about the camber kit, I agree with John....I chewed through a set of Falkens in 15-16K miles....get the camber kit, it will pay itself off eventually

and I bet everyone will agree with drop before rims (just putting it out there so you dont get any cute ideas )
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
I highly suggest against that...i removed it to save weight and the engine temps went wayyy up north !!! the ECU will pulling timing like crazy until I did some more mods to get more air into the bay and lower those temps....
you really think that little plastic piece is responsible for your engine temps skyrocketing?
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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^^^ ....that was the only "mod" I did that day and next day (similar weather conditions) the car was lacking power....on viewing the logs, I saw that the ECU was pulling timing (almost pulling 20-30degs of timing)....

I posted this in some thread and there were couple members who asked me to put rubber shield () back....IHC/Innacurate/ either Peter or Villo (one of them posted as well)...

am not saying, the only function of that thing is to push more air upwards....but yes, one of the main reasons why its there.....

this was more noticeable in city driving than highway
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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that's crazy. glad i kept mine on then!
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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I removed it as the jack would get stuck and be a pain to come out....and thought of saving the extra 1lb

worst part, that is the only part which I took off as a part of the diet and didnt store it...thrashed it and regretted that in the next 2 days....well we live and learn
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Nice work John! I have a few copies of your PS of my car saved
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Wow, love all the new pics, MEKO.
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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Suspension loves money

I don't know, I love stock rims, if I change my mind, it would be A-Spec rims

Wondering now. Will go under and check how that little piece of a plastic pushes air in there.

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Nice work John! I have a few copies of your PS of my car saved
Really? Post them

Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Wow, love all the new pics, MEKO.
Thanks Steven... here couple more
Went to night skiing with dad and his friends

Got out of school. Snow








Old Jan 29, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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So MEKO, slamming the TL?
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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^hahahaha

Originally Posted by Undying Dreams
So MEKO, slamming the TL?
Yeah, I will say to John, let's adjust them to 1 inch, he will double that without me knowing..so yeah
Little bit of dirt after skiing John



Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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LOL, even at the highest setting, most coilovers will lower your car at least 1", so you have nowhere to go but DOWN.
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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See Austin^
He will route everyway to slam the TL

Started with chops
As long as tires match, I am good
I don't like one is inside the fender and other one not..
I mean sides and top

Forget A-Spec rims
I want this


or this


http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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That's good, right?
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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That's what coils are for
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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First wheel gets my vote. That was a contender in my hunt for wheels. I like them a lot.

And yes, John is crazy surprised the man isn't on airbags yet. "Needs moar low, yes, low, moar lowar."

I'll be there soonish
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I told you Meko, not to get any cute ideas....DROP FIRST !!! WHEELS LATER !!! and yes am yelling at you...
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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I also vote suspension first, then wheels. Aftermarket wheels on stock suspension looks funny IMO.

When you do get wheels, I think you should definitely get a set of F14's
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Or be baller like me and get both at the same time

Worked great that day lol

Lifted car, took out stock susp. and put in coilover, then put the wheel on and lower back down. Next corner!
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^^^

I agree with Austin...get both at the same time
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Makes the install very smooth, when you're done you have new wheels and tires as well as a drop

Everyone here said to lower the car first and get wheels later but to me that's back ass wards (see what I did there?) I'd rather get the wheels I want and lower it accordingly, but, to each their own.

Lucky me I got all my stuff within one week so it all worked out. The wheels took about 2 months and by the time the coils were ordered the wheels shipped also.

If you can't do both, get the coils first and then wheels, and I'm only saying this because those Enkei Raijin wheels you picked out will work with a 2.5" drop or even more, they're not very aggressive unless you add spacers.
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Hahaha love you guysS
Im eating will do the math wen i get home
But that has to wait tillbsummer
I dont want new rims in this snow

Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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Do you have an Instagram?
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grilled cheese?
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Grilled cheese and fried cheese...this guy likes his cheese.
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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I told you Meko, not to get any cute ideas....DROP FIRST !!! WHEELS LATER !!! and yes am yelling at you...






Originally Posted by ebelp
I also vote suspension first, then wheels. Aftermarket wheels on stock suspension looks funny IMO.

When you do get wheels, I think you should definitely get a set of F14's
Yeah, I am already 4X4, I don't want to add 18" there

F14


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Makes the install very smooth, when you're done you have new wheels and tires as well as a drop

Everyone here said to lower the car first and get wheels later but to me that's back ass wards (see what I did there?) I'd rather get the wheels I want and lower it accordingly, but, to each their own.

Lucky me I got all my stuff within one week so it all worked out. The wheels took about 2 months and by the time the coils were ordered the wheels shipped also.

If you can't do both, get the coils first and then wheels, and I'm only saying this because those Enkei Raijin wheels you picked out will work with a 2.5" drop or even more, they're not very aggressive unless you add spacers.
I don't want spacers but after all those stuff, I'll add it If I have to
Lowered and rims sitting inside? No way, ugly

If I can, I will buy rims in summer
I like the axis too. Would be a beauty on b5 s4 but..

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Do you have an Instagram?
Nööööö
Just facebook
and I don't want to share stuff with 800 people there

This photobucker app at android is so easy
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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grilled cheese?
Originally Posted by ebelp
Grilled cheese and fried cheese...this guy likes his cheese.

Panini is with sausage
and I love mozarella sticks
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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^^^ I had my doubts Meko...you cleared them by saying you like sticks....


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Hey MEKO, you like fish sticks?


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I kill you
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Austin
gimme your tire specs
offset, wheel, tire, height
everything

Thanks
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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18x9 +30

235/40/18

Right now I'm lowered about 2" as well.
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Really, that's 2"
I will go 2 then, that's perfect for me

No spacers right?

Oohhh how about that camber kit or whatever for rear?
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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No spacers

Well the front has a little less than an inch to go and they max out at 2.9", my rear maxes out at 2.6" and I have 3 threads left.

Rear is almost slammed.



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