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Old 01-06-2010, 06:47 PM
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^ Same as the APT Fogs... APT are just cheaper.
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Old 01-06-2010, 06:54 PM
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Wow did some digging and found my old thread on clubintegra.com of my old DA... Check it out...

http://www.clubintegra.com/board/sho...ght=DA_Integra
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Old 01-09-2010, 12:49 PM
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Alright come the end the month I'll have my LSD and flywheel and finally be able to get my transmission done. My next journey is to start saving and buying parts to build my motor. I'm looking for a full out build, I'll be starting with the head because most likely I'll just get the Ptuning built block. So any suggestions on what parts to start buying for the head? I'm new to the internals of a motor i've been reading some post on here and doing as much research as I can, but I'd like to know others opinions as well because I know there's some of you that already tookthis journey... Any help would be great.
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Just gauging intrest right now, and trying to get an idea what my next steps with my car are.
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You have my number, text or call me if you need help picking out engine components, or any parts for that matter. Also if you need install on anything.
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^ will do Bryan.
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YOo check the slick thread
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you have my number to, just incase you need help picking up hot chicks lol.
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^ Thanks Edie.
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Originally Posted by 08_Scion_tC
^ Same as the APT Fogs... APT are just cheaper.
And Have not too good quality from what Ive seen. Poor fitment (possibly install error) and one of my friends had HID's in his and it F'd up the housing.
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Old 01-09-2010, 03:24 PM
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I heard they were the same as vrd's... Maybe I read wrong.
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They mount in the same location. The APT's wont fit with a lip kit, and are made of plastic(i think) My VRD's are glass and pretty good quality. I have HID's and the housing has never messed up at all.
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VRDs>

Bahhh I just dropped my car off to the body shop. Best body shop in orlando. Stripping the car all the glass all doors fenders bumpers. And putting a new fresh coat of BSP on with House of kolors clear coat

i miss it already!
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I need new paint. Can't wait to see some pics.
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Originally Posted by bdis3
They mount in the same location. The APT's wont fit with a lip kit, and are made of plastic(i think) My VRD's are glass and pretty good quality. I have HID's and the housing has never messed up at all.

APT is the manufacturer for VRD. VRD started selling them for a huge price so apt decided to start selling themselves.

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/apt.auto/

These are apts and are VRDs. They are made of glass
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Originally Posted by 08_Scion_tC
I need new paint. Can't wait to see some pics.

Me either LOL! Ill post some progress pictures up!


When i pulled into the car into the shop and seen some of his other work! It made me very happY!

Gotta go fast and look good I hate when i see tc's all beat.. No fender liners. Mis matched paint. bumpers hacked and not fit proper.
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^ agreed I want mine the rs1 red. I need to fix my hood and front bumper someone backed into me and messed up my hood and there's also a 12" crack on my front bumper.
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Originally Posted by DJ08tC
APT is the manufacturer for VRD. VRD started selling them for a huge price so apt decided to start selling themselves.

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/apt.auto/

These are apts and are VRDs. They are made of glass
Thought so, thanks for the info DJ.
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Originally Posted by 08_Scion_tC
^ agreed I want mine the rs1 red. I need to fix my hood and front bumper someone backed into me and messed up my hood and there's also a 12" crack on my front bumper.


Haha, My friend had his done in red.. Everyone swears its a release series now.

Its hard to find someone to do good body work now a days!
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I'm really digging flat black. Think I might do that some time in the far future.
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