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Old 09-09-2006 | 01:06 AM
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Don't you just hate that???



Old 09-09-2006 | 01:16 AM
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lookin good!
Old 09-09-2006 | 02:32 AM
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That looks really good.
In the second picture did you put a cap over the hole where the rear wiper goes?
Old 09-09-2006 | 02:40 AM
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I like the color and the wheels very much. Does not look like it is dropped--have you thought about lowering?
Old 09-09-2006 | 03:51 AM
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That looks really good.
In the second picture did you put a cap over the hole where the rear wiper goes?
Yup, I got a metal cap from the hardware aisle at home depot.
Old 09-09-2006 | 03:56 AM
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I like the color and the wheels very much. Does not look like it is dropped--have you thought about lowering?
Believe it or not...It is lowered...1.8"/S-Tein's

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Old 09-09-2006 | 06:00 AM
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Looks very nice. I want to drop mine slightly a bit and get a bigger rims. Sadly I'm not making enough money for that.
Old 09-09-2006 | 07:22 AM
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looks good. What kind and size rims do you have?
Old 09-09-2006 | 10:05 AM
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Kahuna, Great looking xA! Your Salsa Red and new wheels are as hot as the Arizona summer! Love the big cactis in the yard! If you want to trade it for a big N.C. pine tree let me know......hahahahaha!
Old 09-09-2006 | 11:53 AM
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how much did it cost you to lower your's?
Old 09-09-2006 | 12:02 PM
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Lookin' good Kahuna

I like the wheels!
Old 09-09-2006 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sunnyflorida
how much did it cost you to lower your's?
Get ready for this....143.00 bucks. Got the springs from E-bay and I put the on. I had to get a spring compressor, I used autozone tool loaner program...you actually buy the tool use it for however as long as you want. Then return it for a full refund. Easy peasy!
Old 09-09-2006 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by PandaIst
looks good. What kind and size rims do you have?
The wheels are 16x7 BSA's and i'm running 205/50/16 Falkens.
Old 09-11-2006 | 06:33 AM
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Wow, that's a really sweet looking ride.
Old 09-11-2006 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kahuna
Originally Posted by sunnyflorida
how much did it cost you to lower your's?
Get ready for this....143.00 bucks. Got the springs from E-bay and I put the on. I had to get a spring compressor, I used autozone tool loaner program...you actually buy the tool use it for however as long as you want. Then return it for a full refund. Easy peasy!
Gosh--I hope you did not get fake Tein's--there was a warning about some being on Ebay. Again--I really like the color and the rims.........
Old 09-11-2006 | 12:53 PM
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Man, being that dressed up, you need to find some place to go... That looks NICE!!!!!
Old 09-12-2006 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kahuna
Originally Posted by sunnyflorida
how much did it cost you to lower your's?
Get ready for this....143.00 bucks. Got the springs from E-bay and I put the on. I had to get a spring compressor, I used autozone tool loaner program...you actually buy the tool use it for however as long as you want. Then return it for a full refund. Easy peasy!
wow. you should have made a DIY thread on that... that's sweet!
Old 09-12-2006 | 03:47 AM
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Nice ride! Where did you get your antenna and do you still have good reception?
Old 09-12-2006 | 08:47 AM
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heyyyyyy its got some where to go ..... just not for another week and a 1/2......... can't wait to see it in person at the "invasion" that is if your still going
Old 09-12-2006 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sunnyflorida
Originally Posted by Kahuna
Originally Posted by sunnyflorida
how much did it cost you to lower your's?
Get ready for this....143.00 bucks. Got the springs from E-bay and I put the on. I had to get a spring compressor, I used autozone tool loaner program...you actually buy the tool use it for however as long as you want. Then return it for a full refund. Easy peasy!
wow. you should have made a DIY thread on that... that's sweet!
Someone already did a DIY on spring installs. This the one I used : https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...g+installation

I just followed the instuctions...


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