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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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springs.
does anyone else have that adapter cheaper?
cant find one.
i really want the funds to buy one right now
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:20 AM
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Springs.. do TRD Coilovers... you decide how low
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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The only reason I am going with TRD lowering springs in because it wouldnt ruin my warranty and if i get something else and it damages then I am screwed. I think I will also go with K&N filter for the tc. What is worth the money..K&N filter or TRD filter? and more HP?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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neither.
dont bother getting either
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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If the aftermarket intake and exhaust provide such small gains why do people throw money into those? Intake i am guessing provides 3-5 hp and Exhaust like 5 so why spend soo much and gain so less?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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for sound
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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So what do you guys recommend for the lowering springs? I am a daily driver so I dont wanna slam it all the way you know
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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I found this for the springs, any suggestions?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...spagenameZWD1V
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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dont buy those. please.

get tein htechs or something. trd is just barely noticeable
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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Tein or Hotchikis.

Also, the CAI and Exhaust do add noticeable acceleration. IMO
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:41 AM
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slightly....
but axlebacks dont effect much at all, 1-3 hp at the most
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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love my s techs but i'm on stock shocks right now. the only other system i have experience with is tien, i have those coilovers on the supra and they are STIFF. of course they would feel different on a tc.

as for the intake and exhaust, i got the intake for looks and to clean up the engine bay. same thing for the exhaust but the exhaust did make some difference in the way the car pulls in the mid and high rpm's.
i have a HKS exhaust, btw.
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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i just realized we veered WAY off topic.

lets stick with intakes, shall we?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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OKKKKK THIS IS A FREAKING INTAKE THREAD, NOT A SPRING ONE.

I need to know...eBay short ram, will it work, yes or no, is saving the 200 dollars worth it?

Jesus...
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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will it work? yes, but put a k&n filter on it.
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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STNC, if i were you, i would:

1) Stick to www.sciongarage.com or www.killertc.com or http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/2005_9999_tc/ to get the intake.

2) I say Injen. Point blank youll find its better than most. If you want sound, its better. If you want a SLIGHT HP gain, its better.
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yes it will
just buy a better filter for it
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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Ok, What I want, a clean empty engine bay, black polished, I don't care about performance, and I don't wanna worry about Hydrolock....
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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ebay in black, with a K&N filter.
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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And the difference between short and normal?



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