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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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Getting my car lowered with the TRD springs thursday. Just got the rims so I didn't want to spend the money on lowering it but I didn't want to go to NOPI without it being lowered.

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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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I'm doing the same but don't have the cash for new springs. so i'm getting some used stock ones for the time being and i'm going to do a heat job on them, then after the show put the other stock springs back in. Since i'm doing that I was thinking of going 3 maybe 31/2 i nches so i'm gonna be hella low. xb street here i come!
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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I'm doing the same but don't have the cash for new springs. so i'm getting some used stock ones for the time being and i'm going to do a heat job on them, then after the show put the other stock springs back in. Since i'm doing that I was thinking of going 3 maybe 31/2 i nches so i'm gonna be hella low. xb street here i come!

doooooooood, that sounds like a good idea! lol
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mywifesbox
I'm doing the same but don't have the cash for new springs. so i'm getting some used stock ones for the time being and i'm going to do a heat job on them, then after the show put the other stock springs back in. Since i'm doing that I was thinking of going 3 maybe 31/2 i nches so i'm gonna be hella low. xb street here i come!
I know a couple really sweet boxes that will be reeeaaallllyyy jealous if you go that low.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mywifesbox
I'm doing the same but don't have the cash for new springs. so i'm getting some used stock ones for the time being and i'm going to do a heat job on them, then after the show put the other stock springs back in. Since i'm doing that I was thinking of going 3 maybe 31/2 i nches so i'm gonna be hella low. xb street here i come!
I would not heat them.. but at least cut 1 coil or 1/2 a coil off..
Heating they will eventually collapse on you.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mywifesbox
I'm doing the same but don't have the cash for new springs. so i'm getting some used stock ones for the time being and i'm going to do a heat job on them, then after the show put the other stock springs back in. Since i'm doing that I was thinking of going 3 maybe 31/2 i nches so i'm gonna be hella low. xb street here i come!
I would not heat them.. but at least cut 1 coil or 1/2 a coil off..
Heating they will eventually collapse on you.
See I'm only driving it to NOPI, parking it, then when I get home, put stockers back in. I had done my civic that way many, many years ago and had no problems for the five years I had the car. ut no i'm not leaving it but for two days.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mywifesbox
I'm doing the same but don't have the cash for new springs. so i'm getting some used stock ones for the time being and i'm going to do a heat job on them, then after the show put the other stock springs back in. Since i'm doing that I was thinking of going 3 maybe 31/2 i nches so i'm gonna be hella low. xb street here i come!

doooooooood, that sounds like a good idea! lol
What's so funny? are you being sarcastic? I think it's a good idea, it'll get noticed right away
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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Hey, I think you are the one that works with my Brother. I told him you can have mine, they are just sitting in the garage. Just be careful, it sounds like you know what you are doing. On another note, what a small world.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mywifesbox
What's so funny? are you being sarcastic? I think it's a good idea, it'll get noticed right away
no, not being sarcastic...i was laughing cuz now i might steal your idea and do it too lol. but you're right, it is a good idea.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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That is me! Your brother just started working with us and he is in training for field service/ instalation. I have been overwhelmed this past year and I need a backup. It is a small world.

I knew that I should have kept this to myself Just keep in mind that if you do heat springs, you don't want to do the top or middle. Start @ the bottom and work yourself up until you get the desired drop.

On another note.... I did not mean to jack this thread,sorry Mr. Sull.
See you Saturday.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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anyone want to donate there old stock springs?
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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lol you hijacked my thread Eric. It's all good though, can't wait to see you guys and your rides sunday. I work sat. so I won't be there
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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We should start a "Spring donation" thread...
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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I'll donate my stock ones
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnathonSull
I'll donate my stock ones
are you serious?
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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Uhh, well I wasn't really being serious but sure, why not. I'm just going to through them away. If you want em you can have em. Know anyone that wants the stock rims with some tires? I want to sell mine for like $50 bucks. They only have 5K on them and have a lifetime warrenty
Old Mar 16, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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Umm no I dont, I still have my stock ones in my patio that I am trying to get rid of. How can I come and get the springs?
Old Mar 16, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Crispyxb
Umm no I dont, I still have my stock ones in my patio that I am trying to get rid of. How can I come and get the springs?
Itake it you're doing the heat job as well for nopi? I knew I shouldn't have let the kitty out of the bag lol. Maybe we should have a garage sale of nothing but stock wheels and tires too. cuz I got mine f/s too.
Old Mar 16, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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I'll gladly trade my stock springs for some TRD's

I'll even trade cash for used TRD's!
Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:06 AM
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I dont really want to do a heat job I was gonna see about cutting the coil



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