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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Did the tint and alarm over the weekend, got the rims today.
Enkei DM5, 215/35-18 Cooper Zeons
TRD Springs and struts are enroute, hope to do the sunroof next week.
He also has TYC taillights and XM radio coming...
Friday... New...


Today... :D


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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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Hope you like it rough...
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:48 AM
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Hope you like it rough...

some people have to pay for that, some get it for free.
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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18s are a bit harsh, but unless you're a geriatric, nothing your back can't handle. If you want a plush ride, buy a minivan.

I think it looks tight. Clean... maybe too clean, but clean is good.
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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!@#$ looks good!
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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the ride on 18's isnt harsh at all, im sitting on TRD springs and about 2 inches of rubber. i dont know why everyone keeps saying its a rough ride. i think the ride is better if anything it feels more glued to the ground and handles better.
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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^^^
I agree...my xb feels so much better w/18's on 35's and a 2" drop care of goldline springs! granted, pot holes and large bumps are felt a lot more, but in general it feels better.
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ProtoCulture
Hope you like it rough...
Nice generalization. My box rides SOOOO much better with the 18s and TRD Springs that on the stock springs and 15s.

Looks good.
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 03:56 AM
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Yeah, whatever. Notice one thing all of you said in common. Springs. The stock springs on 18s is a hella harsh ride any way you put it. It's jittery and you feel every pebble and hole in rough roads. Maybe you guys drive around on an autoX track all day, but from experience, my bro-in-law's xB on 18s and stock springs is a back bruiser. The progressive springs probably help the ride. I haven't experienced this, so I don't know. I did ride a dropped tC and can say the ride was better with the TRD springs than stock, so maybe...
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by HyperZ
The progressive springs probably help the ride. I haven't experienced this, so I don't know.
Why are you doubting what we say if you don't even know first hand?
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:21 AM
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so back to topic... nice wheels! you got pm
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks... The ride isn't bad on the stock setup.
Another week before the TRD's are here, getting springs and stuts.
Can't wait to get them. :D

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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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duude...you got new stuts??!!
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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what a diference rims make.. im still on hubbies
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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btw..i like them wheels
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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3rd World Approved!!!
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