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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Default Christmas Presents Installed!! (Updated Pics)

VRD Grill
VRD Foglights
5000K HID
Waiting on my dome and map lights







....and a side pic



UPDATE







Here go some better pics of the HID's
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Is that the titanium one? looks nice
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Should have asked for lowering springs instead of a grill or HIDs
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Yea its the titanium. I'm not thinking about lowering because the roads here in Houston aren't that great. Lots of holes and bumpy roads. Thats just me though
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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you should sell me the chrome trim peice off your stock old grill! looks good btw!
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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^thanks. My stock grill didnt have a chrome trim.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Looks good!
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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i'll take your stock grill top and bottom
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Lower that SUV.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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those are 5000K HIDs?? They look 4300
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Looks Nice
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by shadow12one
Should have asked for lowering springs instead of a grill or HIDs
i was going to say the same thing.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Chichum
those are 5000K HIDs?? They look 4300
Yea there 5000K. Its just the picture that makes them look like that i guess.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Lower that SUV.
Lol.....i dunno if i should because of what i previoulsy said
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Swimmer X what part of town are you on? and yes lower that tC its a must! looks good i would've gotten the black grills but that's me. A+++ on the fogs that's my next mod after i install all my goodies in the mail!
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Swimmer___X
I'm not thinking about lowering because the roads here in Houston aren't that great. Lots of holes and bumpy roads. Thats just me though
it's not that bad. just learn how to drive around the bad roads and avoid the pot holes as best you can, i'm lowered on Ksport springs and it's a perfect drop not too low and inexpersive. 120 shipped to your door for some great springs. if your interested i'll sell you mine in a few weeks. i'm getting coilovers. i'll give you a great price for being local.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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You could also drop on TRD springs. 1.25" drop is perfect. Not too low but gets rid of a bit of that gap. You would be perfectly fine with TRDs. Plus get yourself some nice 18" wheels and you're set.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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x2 about the wheels. TRD is always a great way to go too
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by flintMicaTC
Swimmer X what part of town are you on? and yes lower that tC its a must! looks good i would've gotten the black grills but that's me. A+++ on the fogs that's my next mod after i install all my goodies in the mail!
I'n on the Southwest over by Sharpstown. The fogs are very easy to install. I've never worked on any car or anything and decided i'd do alot of mods myself to build up some expierience. Everythings worked out so far and i'd higly recommend the VRD fogs. Definitely thinking about new wheels. I'm not going to be getting new rims for a looooong time though because i pay for my car so that takes alot for me. As for the drop i really want to but i pull into some driveways and scrape my bottom. Its frustrating because i'm not dropped or anything.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Swimmer___X
As for the drop i really want to but i pull into some driveways and scrape my bottom. Its frustrating because i'm not dropped or anything.
Do it man, you won't regret it. My tC is dropped on TRD springs. As previously mentioned, the TRD drop is enough to make your car look much better without compromising drivability. You will still be able to clear potholes and driveways with ease. You will just have to learn to slow down at the right times. I always take speedbumps at about 5mph and driveways at 1 to 2mph. People behind me usually get ____ed and start honking while I ease my tC slowly up driveways, but it's worth it to avoid the bumper rash. You should also know that no one will be able to see the scrapes on the bumper if your car is lowered, unless they are lying down and they have their head under your bumper.



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