Alan

Just installed my Tein S-Tech springs and snapped off a couple pictures before it started pouring. I'm pretty much done with the outside. All I need are some wheels. Haven't heard anything from Dave (macncheese) regarding his Revolution wheels...so if for some reason I don't get his, I'm going to get some nice 15 or 16" dished rims. Other than that, maybe a different grill and definately an exhaust tip to fill out the bumper hole (either Borla exhaust or just a tip similar to the Borla tip).




Random picture seconds before it started pouring:

TheScionicMan

Looks good. Like the candy tails, May I suggest smoking the sidemarker lights to get rid of the white spot...

Alan

That is something I am contemplating. They really don't stick out like that when you look at the car in person. I may give it a shot. I was thinking about doing the same to the rear bumper lights, but now that we've candied the tail lights the red reflectors don't look so out of place.

I'm also hoping the springs settle a little more. I purchased them because they were one of the few brands out there offering a completely level stance. So far the car seems to be a bit lower in the rear. I've never had to deal with the settling issue before as I am use to running coilovers (usually have no "settling time"). Curious if anyone else with the s-tech springs had this sort of issue at the beginning.

scionspecialistvegas

Alan, looks good, keep up the good work, Bill

Placebo

really nice :D

underESTIMATED

What kind of tail lights are those, did you just paint them?

Alan

Stock tail lights candied using Testors Transparent Candy Apple Red found at HobbyTownUSA. To hopefully keep the paint from fading, we used an automotive clearcoat (Duplicolor from PepBoys) instead of the Testors clearcoat. The automotive stuff holds up well to UV...I'm not sure if the Testors does the same.


Thanks for the compliments guys!

xbox83

hows the ride was thinking of either getting the spring or the basics from tein but was concerned about ride quality

ayS

nice looking so far! did you smoke out your front headlights? or what did you do? or is that just the pictuer of the car reflecting the sky's clouds? hehe

Alan

Ride is great. Much improved over stock. Nice and firm yet smooth over bumps. I hear the basics are great. Those were my 1st choice but I couldn't see myself spending $800 on suspension for this car.

Headlights were baked and portions of the lense were painted satin black. There is a whole topic written up in Drag Coefficient. ;)

xbox83

[quote="Alan"][quote="xbox83"] Those were my 1st choice but I couldn't see myself spending $800 on suspension for this car.

good call

LowProMofo

Looking good man! What grille you going with? I was thinking of the Grillecraft myself.

TheDanger

love the headlights! Wish I had to ***** to take them apart and do it! :oops:

2tone_xB

:D

Da_BoX

Alan

I'm thinking of having a local body shop do some fiberglass work to eliminate the emblem hole. I love the look of the stock grill for some reason, and I think it would look cool if the bars went all the way across without an emblem.


TheDanger...if you are ever down in Tampa we can help you out (we rent a house and have no problem using the oven for automotive stuff). Start to finish it took us about 2 hours to complete the job. Just buy the paint and a 6-pack of beer. ;)

LowProMofo

Yeah I like it too. Mine is just like yours. I'll prolly stick a bB emblem in there for now until I get the mesh Grillcraft. This looks good IMO:

fluxmr2spyder

wow...black looks cool even with just a nice drop...how the teins feel?

TheDanger

I just might have to take you up on that offer!

Alan

Cool beans. Just shoot me a PM or an email when/if you get ready: alaneanderson@hotmail.com