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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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Today was a good day, finaly in after being on back order for like 3 weeks. Yes I had changed my sig before I got them in, but I figure if you pre paid for an item technically it's already yours tell me what you think, and if you dont have nice comments, well thats your opinion Well I'll let the pics do the talking.

before the drop:front


after the drop:front


bedore the drop:rear


after the drop:rear




after the drop: 1 hour later



MONEY SHOT



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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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i still think the s tech drop is the best drop for the car. but its better to see it a bit lower than stock ride.. and as for the strut.. what made you chose this one? TRD? i wouldve gone with DC 89shipped.
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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cuz i dont care for the dc strut bar and i like red, and i got a good deal, my dealer was having sales and stuff
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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nice drop, I like the TRD setup. I want to get the shocks and springs myself, but Im waiting for a deal to show up...
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 05:35 AM
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well the thumbs up to sales! good job with your car!
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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looks good... i like the trd setup because it isnt a drastic drop and it looks better than the stock ride
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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thanks for the comments, i was begining to wonder if nice people still exicted on here lol
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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looks nice ... :D
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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nice drop... i got the same color and the same two things lol did them at the same time...

about the TRD intake... doesit actually work...?
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Originally Posted by TRDtC-J3x
nice drop... i got the same color and the same two things lol did them at the same time...

about the TRD intake... doesit actually work...?
+1 about the intake is it really worth it, I mean do you feel diference because I'm thinking of buying the TRD or the Injen, TRD for the hydrolock (safe is a plus for me) and its TRD or the injen because of the sound and performance.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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ya you can feel the difference right away, its nice real nice



here is a small update i went to a car show today, got second place!!!!!!

pics of trophy/plaque



Old Jun 14, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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i like this set up but i'm waiting for a friend to sell me his hotchkis springs and trd shocks. how do you guys feel about that set up?
Old Jun 14, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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wheres the best price for TRD shocks+struts????
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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probaly sparks!!! that place is cool!!
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 02:53 AM
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looks good! Perfect for street use, still a good amount of suspension travel left.
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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thank you, it feels great, i dont know what all the talk is about after you put the springs on your ride is a lil compromised like on bumpy roades. let me tell you here in new mexico we have some pretty bad roads in some places, but i felt no discomfort driving over them, its actually a comfy ride!
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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Looks good!
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check out my car one day after the drop at a car show

Old Jun 15, 2006 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by scion_jon
thank you, it feels great, i dont know what all the talk is about after you put the springs on your ride is a lil compromised like on bumpy roades. let me tell you here in new mexico we have some pretty bad roads in some places, but i felt no discomfort driving over them, its actually a comfy ride!
I dont know about the tC ride, but my cousin has a xA with TRD springs and shocks and it rides very similar to stock except when going over the worst roads. Good choice on the TRD products.
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Looks nice! i want to get trd springs and shocks, so whats the smartest way to get it done? how much is dealer install price for the whole suspension kit? is it dumb to get the install at the dealer? the only reason i consider the dealer cause of warranty coverage.



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