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Old 06-10-2007, 03:15 PM
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Your wheels work perfectly with the graphics. That makes it that much cooler.

I was used to raised trucks, and now I'm in a lowered xB. You just have to take it slow into drive ways, over railroad tracks, and at speed bumps. I'd definately suggest the drop though. I went with Tanabe DF210s, which will put you down about 2". I got a set of new through a group buy for $150 shipped.
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Old 06-10-2007, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ScooterJLoophole
Mark, that looks as good as the original concept. Nicely done! I have been looking at your shirts lately. When I have some extra cash I will be placing an order. Also, when you start vinyl cutting I want a poison apple logo for my box.
Awesome! I was thinking about getting a vinyl cutter when I get more money. If you get a couple shirts I'll throw in a free:



Lol, I haven't made those in a while and still have the screens. Anything to spread some box love!

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Old 06-10-2007, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
New springs are around $200... you can find used ones for half that pretty often.

If you're moderately mechanically inclined, you can do the work yourself. Or find a friend to help out. The rears are dead easy, the fronts are easy but they take a bit of work.
I'm going to my mechanic friend to help me. Any suggestions on where to get the springs? I've kind of learned my lesson about skimping on quality for a few bucks and getting screwed so I want some good ones.

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Old 06-10-2007, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by OldYeller
Very unique--nice job!!
Thank you! I love how everything in your car matches, especially the accessories like the pillows and the kleenex box, lol.

Good stuff!
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First off, killer graphics. I absolutely love them!

Second, if you want a good deal on springs call Tim at JSC Speed and tell him Joe from Peruzzi sent you. They carry TEIN springs and have the lowest prices. Very fast shipping as well....

www.jscspeed.com
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Old 06-10-2007, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ElChupacabra
First off, killer graphics. I absolutely love them!

Second, if you want a good deal on springs call Tim at JSC Speed and tell him Joe from Peruzzi sent you. They carry TEIN springs and have the lowest prices. Very fast shipping as well....

www.jscspeed.com
Ohhh, I'm going to get one there next weekend. What Tein springs do you recommend and how much should I drop it if I still want a comfortable drive with 19'' wheels. I know nothing about cars, lol.

Thanks!
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Old 06-10-2007, 08:46 PM
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H-Tech springs are the milder drop at about 1.25". The S-Techs are more aggressive at around 2.0" With some 19's you might wanna stay with the H-Techs. The S-Techs will still fit but will be a less comfortable ride. I dont think Ive ever seen H-Techs with 19s so if somebody else wants to chime in on how that looks they would be a better judge....
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Old 06-10-2007, 09:54 PM
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i payed $160 for s-techs NEW off ebay + i did monroe sensa-trachs all the way around at the same from a local part store for $190. so $350 total.
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Old 06-10-2007, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by swartzautoman
i payed $160 for s-techs NEW off ebay + i did monroe sensa-trachs all the way around at the same from a local part store for $190. so $350 total.
What do the monroe sensa-trachs do and do I need them? Would I be able to just get the springs cause I'm a cheap bastard?

Does anyone know how much it costs to install? I decided to get it professionally done so I don't end up in a fiery ball on the side of the road. lol

I really appreciate all the lowering help you guys have been giving me.
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Old 06-11-2007, 12:10 AM
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muy chingon foo! clean!!!
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Old 06-11-2007, 02:06 AM
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do it yourself man, its easy!
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lowering the box will make the ride a little rough.
monroe sensa-tracks help smooth it out but real the ride is much smoother then stock. i used the shocks and struts from the echo because you can't get the ones for the xb yet (last i checked) + it was cheeper. the struts for the xb are like $110 each and the echo anr $65 each. the only difference it that the lower perch that cradles the spring for the echo sits 1/2 lower then stock. its simple to do, nothing about it hard. it took me just over 2 hours to do it all by my self. it takes just as much work to change just the spring as it does to change the shocks & struts & spring all at the same time.
my ride sitts nice and i have had no problems, you just have to make sure you put it back together the same way it came apart. its not hard i promis.





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Old 06-22-2007, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclman68
Your wheels work perfectly with the graphics. That makes it that much cooler.

I was used to raised trucks, and now I'm in a lowered xB. You just have to take it slow into drive ways, over railroad tracks, and at speed bumps. I'd definately suggest the drop though. I went with Tanabe DF210s, which will put you down about 2". I got a set of new through a group buy for $150 shipped.
Woo hoo! Thanks a lot. I just bought some Tanabe DF210s from ebay for $150 and I picked them up this morning. I was worried because I didn't know what tires I had but I ran to the garage and checked. have Kumho 215/?/18 and I think they won't rub too much.

I'm getting them installed tomorrow and I'll take pictures.
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Old 06-22-2007, 05:46 AM
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niceeeeeeeeeeee!
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the ride is gona be a tad bit rough.
you realy should do at least struts at the same time to help smoth it out a little.
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good job..thats one heck of a traveling billboard...
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Old 06-22-2007, 02:27 PM
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Very Nice! The "Skeletor" Rims really set it off!
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Old 06-22-2007, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by swartzautoman
the ride is gona be a tad bit rough.
you realy should do at least struts at the same time to help smoth it out a little.
I really dig how perfectly lowered your box is and I hope mine looks like that! Yeah, I was afraid of having a super bad rough ride because right now my ride is pretty rough on the stock springs, lol.

I was hoping that since it was springier and made the car more aerodynamic that it would actually help the ride a bit. If not, I hope it looks cool.

Thanks for the info. I might have to upgrade struts after my credit card bill this month
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Old 06-22-2007, 07:02 PM
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The df210s are alot nicer ride than the factory, That is what i am rockin.
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Old 06-22-2007, 07:22 PM
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how much do you want for one or two of those shirts like you have pictured above Mark?

send me a PM please
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