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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Default So i'm waiting to get my TRD coilovers installed

at michael's TOYOTA/SCION on bellevue! woot!

hopefully they'll be done soon!
Old May 8, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Why not DIY?
Old May 8, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
Why not DIY?
exactly! we got plenty of ppl here who know how to install these if you're not comfortable doing it alone.
Old May 8, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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exactly & they are not that hard to install - hell i would have only charged you 1/2 of what they are charing lol
Old May 8, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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He's having my friend Mike do it, and he needs the money, nothing wrong with helping out a friend is there?

He's not doing it *through* the dealership, the work just happens to be getting done there cause Mike has access to it cause he works there, plus he's going to do the alignment for him too.
Old May 8, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Usually thats the case when ppl state that they are at the dealership getting something installed.

OP please post pics and a write up of your first impressions when you are done.
Old May 8, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Texted you CJ!
Old May 8, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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no you didn't!
Old May 8, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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im getting some lowering springs for me tc dont have the tools to do it myself..seems like all the good knowledgeable people are not located near me to help so i have to let the pros do it so its done right and proper alignment
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when did TRD make coilovers for the tc!?!!
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Originally Posted by dodaddy
when did TRD make coilovers for the tc!?!!
Since like, forever ago. They're basically Progress coilovers, rebranded and with an increased price.
Old May 9, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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unless you get them on ebay for 800 new in box. *cough*
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pics!

struts


springs






old TRDs off, and techs workin on the TRD coils


front grill missing for now


old shyt packed away


ma goodies
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omg it's me!
Old May 9, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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is it slammed all the way?
Old May 9, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by youngflyer
is it slammed all the way?
nah
not at all.
currently waiting for the springs to settle andd
we initially had it slammed all the way but then we took it around the 4 leaf clover on-ramps near the dealership for a test drive at 50 mph.. my trd 18s were rubbing into the fender liner...

so had to raise it back up a lil.
not really interested in rolling the fenders... unless someone will do it for a free lunch

oh yea, mike at bellevue scion did the work (great dude, quality work, and good price)
justin blood is a friendly tech in the pic tho
and tyler is there checkin my car out..

expect a photoshoot with bellevue scions very very soon
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