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Old May 7, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ryphlex
You don't really need shocks now since you practically
have a brand new car.

Wait til' they blow and invest in them.

I've had my Tanabe DF210's for over 15K or more miles
and I still haven't blown my stock struts/shocks.
If I'm going to need to change them eventually I might as well do it right and change them all together right? I still have no idea on which shocks.
Old May 7, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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y dont u get these?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=172385
Old May 7, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MrCasual
If I'm going to need to change them eventually I might as well do it right and change them all together right? I still have no idea on which shocks.
Think of it this way...

Yes your shocks will eventually blow but not for a LONG time.

With what you are thinking of doing, you are going to spend money on NEW shocks
to replace yours that are practically NEW as well. You only have, what, about 3K on them?
3K is nothing. That's practically new bro, trust me. I have 38K on my car,
I'm lowered, and I'm on STOCK shocks (not TRD, freaking STOCK).

I honestly was about to do the same and replace them when I put on my springs but
after rationalizing things out, I decided it would be a was a waste of money at
that time. Replace your shocks when you need to, not just because you want to.

Save your money.
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Well I decided to just keep the stock shocks for now. When the springs are installed, do I need to get a alignment?
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH OF A DROP OR IF YOU SEE YOU CAR CAMBER IN OR OUT BUT WITH H TECHS DONT THINK SO
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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I got the s-tech
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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YEAH YOU ARE GOING TO NEED A ALIGNMENT YOU WILL SEE ONCE U INSTALL THEM
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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My camber isn't that bad, haven't gotten alignment yet...

Should see the car now Chris, has settled nicely.
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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kool kool any pix would be nice to show mr casual
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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camera phone here i come!
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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YAY!!! FOR CAMERA PHONE
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Sorry for the poor quality pictures...Camera Phone for the win!
S-Tech Drop

Rear Wheel Gap

Front Wheel Gap


there ya go! Enjoy.
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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now thats SECKSI!!! CHAOOOOOO..........................


OOPS
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SuShIxFiSh
not that SECKSI!!! CHAOOOOOO..........................
excuse you..
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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That's pretty nice. I can't wait.
Old May 7, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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you'll enjoy the look a hell of a lot more once its dropped.
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yup yup thanks mightygnu
Old May 7, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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chris tc thats what i meant i edit it
Old May 8, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mightygnu
My camber isn't that bad, haven't gotten alignment yet...

Should see the car now Chris, has settled nicely.
I would recommend an alignment....badly. My tires are completely bald, and I have quite a bit of camber for only a 2 1/2 inch drop. It makes it really easy to spin the tires through 3rd in the rain though!!! Haha!! Talk about a fun time!!!!!

~Stephanie
Old May 8, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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yea im planning to get rims/tires in the near near future so we will see, if I don't then alignment will be done right away. thanks for the advice.



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