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Old 03-24-2006, 11:39 PM   #1
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Default My suspension is nearly done *Pics Up!*

This week, I had TRD shocks and Lowering Springs installed at the dealership to go with my TRD brace and Strut Tower brace.

HUGE difference. Even braking feels tighter now, and cornering is amazing.

Of course, the best part is my fender gap is gone.

I'm considering new rims, maybe a brake upgrade, I don't know.
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Keyhole plugs courtesy of Bumperplugs.com
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Old 03-25-2006, 03:07 AM   #2
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Old 03-28-2006, 02:13 AM   #3
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Thanks!

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Looks good! I just installed my Hotchkis rear springs and rear swaybar, front end is up tomorrow!

BTW, which plugs did you get? That looks sharp! Did you get the keyhole plugs or the bumper plugs for your car? Did they paint it your color for you?
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I have both--Bumperplugs for the front, and Keyhole plugs for the door locks. Kind of a pain about the key plugs because they're sold individually instead of in sets... I messed that one up and had to pay shipping twice to get two plugs.

They have a color match chart on the website, and apparently
Toyota Silver Mica Metallic (1E7) is equivalent to Titanium Silver Metallic (BMW). They should have a color match for you as well.
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Yeah, I checked the website out last night. They are actually right here in Charlotte, so I might just drive up and see the place.
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Do you have to modified the key hole plug so that it will fit?
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I had to shave down the clip part on the back of the plug a little bit with a pocketknife. No big deal, just do it gradually and keep checking the plug for fit.
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Old 04-01-2006, 04:16 AM   #9
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Congrates on the setup, it'll get a little lower in time.
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dat looks PIMP man ..
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nice, I'm soo happy to have gotten rid of the gap myself. at this point I've decided on brakes next (nothing big). those bumperplugs are sweet.
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