B.G.

So can you install the ss coils and then add edfc later without having to disassemble and reassemble everything? Looking forward to pics!

Nexson

Actually, its best to install the coilovers, then install the EDFC. I will be installing the EDFC shortly, you don't have to take it all apart.

Nexson

Custom wheel adapters are ordered. They need to be machined. I ordered 20mm in the front and 25mm in the rear.

rockstar143

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Thing is going to look amazing, nicely done, man. What I wouldn't give for a 2 car garage.

And ps..nice job color matching your living room carpet to the car!

Nexson

hahaha, about the living room carpet, Matt says the same exact thing!

Teaser for now, the front needs to go down a little bit more. Will hold off for now.

potmilkz

nice! mines are going in tomorrow.

Stew4HD

Lookin' good Brian!! Well done

Nexson

Thanks for the compliments, the ride is better then stock, so much softer!

rockstar143

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Lookin great, bud...love it!
You have adjustability...you will lower it more front and back...I BET YOU. Especially since we have nice smooth roads in Florida.

Nexson

Once the spacers come in, I will adjust as I need to.

In the front I am 3 threads up and the rear I am 4

rockstar143

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Well, I was only saying it because I started at 1 finger gap and have ended up almost all the way down with some fender rolling

06cmv6

Secksay

Nexson

potmilkz

too low for my taste, imho, when tire meets fender is fine.


but nice!!!!!! now you need to do headlights

potmilkz

let me know what kind of size wheel spacers and how your able to put it on.. im curious

Nexson

I have a finger gap all around. Shadow makes it look like it is tucking, but I love being low

I ordered 20mm for the front and 25mm for the rear, going to take a couple weeks. I might need to slightly raise the car a bit, not sure yet.

Mr.Skytech

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Floor Sucker Status = FSS!
Now that should be a logo.

Zelaya

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I agreed with potmilkz, the front is too low and you will be scrapping the front almost everywhere you go, other than that you have made a huge improvement to the car.

Nexson

As I said, I have a finger gap. I have been way lower in other cars and ride just fine. I am in South Florida where the rides are all flat. Plus the fact that the front of the TL bows up.

potmilkz

no biggie. just my opinion, but if you like it, then its all good!

i have finger gap, i guess yours is shadowing...

let me ask you, since its 20 and 25mm, they seem to be pretty thick. are you going to put extended studs because i dont believe you will have much of a contact point between your lugs and your threads on the studs.

unless your getting adapters.. thats a different story.

from what i have read, anything over 15mm for spacers, you will need extended studs.

Nexson

Yea of course, wheel adapters. I wouldn't even do 5mm wheel spacers.

potmilkz

so your going to trim off some of the wheel studs in the front since its 20mm.. your going to have a little sticking out..

rears are ok for 25mm because it will cover.

Nexson

I havent checked our wheels but I believe they have the open spaces next to the holes, just like my accord. I will cross that bridge when i get to it.

nanos

your car is lookin good. I really like what you have done with your TL so far.

Nexson

Thanks!, About the only thing left to do is, figure out the front end. Either that ron jon front lip or thinking about a 2012 conversion.

potmilkz

2012 with oem front lip!

Nexson

We'll see, I just don't want to have to be the pioneer

B.G.

Ron Jon lip... Or leave it as is.. '12 is weak:p

Agressor

Very nice car. Waiting for next steps!

chaqui74

You picked Chris as a helper?! Oh boy!!!!!!! lol j/k
car looking sick everytime i see it.....Break the bank and order some Forged 3piece wheels already!

LawnPro

Hey nexson, great tl. I can appreciate your changes you did. Nothing too crazy!

06cmv6

cant wait to see the stance with the spacers installed....your car looks amazing in person

Nexson

Spacers arrived and were installed today. Pictures coming!

potmilkz

let me know if you had to cut your studs

Nexson

I didn't have to cut my studs, 20mm barely cleared. There were little coves for the extra 5mm of studs to fit. Just made it...

Nexson

Here are the pictures from the spacer install. The spacers had to be custom made since no other company sells them for our cars. It took about two weeks to get them in. I got 20mm in the front and 25mm in the rear. "Motorsport Technology" did a great job at making these but should really pack them better. The spacers were intact though.

My car is now complete. I can honestly say that I did this car proper just like my Accord. I have a fully adjustable front (ball joint) and rear (3 piece arms) camber kit/toe/control. I am lowered to a nice height and my whole car is completely in OEM alignment spec. I will never have to worry about prematurely ruining my tires. the car runes so smooth, esp. now with the wider stance. You would never know the car is aligned. I did purchase the EDFC, but do not plan to install. It is stil BNIB

Here are pictures from the spacer install. I might lower the front a bit.

Stew4HD

Lookin' good! I like it

Umm, you needed to drive up on those 2x4's so you could slide your jack under the car?

Nexson

Yea, they help out, otherwise I can't really get the jack in lol. All jacks are different, some higher then others. My car is not really slammed.

PPLAPW

Stance is perfect!

easheer

How much were the spacers if you don't mind me asking? Also, any noticeable negative differences in the ride or handling since installing the spacers?