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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SciontCya
Well, I just ordered the red TRD springs too for my 18x8s, but I don't want too much of a drop so that looks good to me.
How long have they been on?
I've had mine on for 3 weeks. I put the springs and sway on and waited 2 weeks, then put on my new rims and got an alignment.
Ride quality on the stock wheels/tires was notably harsher.
Since I put on my 18s (w/ Toyo Proxes4 tires), it feels smoother than when I had everything stock. I am very impressed and love it.
Handling is still pretty "meh," lots of understeer and still some bodyroll.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Thanks for the info.
It looks sweet, but I'm an old guy and we have different taste
I can't wait to get the springs on.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Is there a difference between the white and red TRD springs? I got white springs on mine and it seems to sit a little lower than my friend's tC who has red springs.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEA
Is there a difference between the white and red TRD springs? I got white springs on mine and it seems to sit a little lower than my friend's tC who has red springs.
there is no difference. Just diff. year they were made in
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FLINTstone
Originally Posted by tC4italy
yup was an awesome day, we went to the mountains to do a photoshoot.

there was one guy in an accord i believe ? when he exited the road he honked and gave us all the middle finger =/
lol that wasnt the middle finger! he was telling everyone that tcs are #1!
of course
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 04:27 AM
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This thread fell off the first page so here are some pics to put it back up there. My new wheels in staggered filament. 18x8 +35 front and 18x9 +35 rear. I'm on stechs too lol. Enjoy!























And some guy was staring at my kick butt stick on the way to work so I though I'd post it too.

Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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^^^^sweeet rims. the only thing keeping me from getting staggered fitment is not being able to rotate tires!!! you gotta buy new ones for the fronts every time!
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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Andino, what did you do with your old wheels? PM me!
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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New Pic

Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by krazyqban352
I really wants those kind of fog lights, please tell me how to get them! Do you have to cut the bumper or somthing, like I've heard?
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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those are VRD fog lights
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Well, i decided to take a few pics the other day since i got the front lip on. So I went to an old park i used to play ball at...
Lemme know wat u guys think...sorry for not the greatest quality, i had the camera on the wrong setting and didnt notice till i got home lol..





Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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nice caveman!!!...diggin the 6th lug lol haha... lowes FTW!
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Nice Caveman!!

Heres on of mine
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Okay guys here goes my first posting of pictures on this forum so I figured I'd post a few. I got one of the apparently rarest things on a tC, real aftermarket tails, not smoked OEM's or TYC's n such. Real aftermarket ones, I like 'em a lot.


Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Nice, not a fan of the tails...but then again it's your car.

P.S. - Lower it!
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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LoarOth, after every link to a pic hit the enter key. It'll make the pics go firectly down instead of over in a line. Makes posts easier to look at.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:54 AM
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^lol word
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RodC

I "hate" you Rod....lol..I want a Badgeless Garnish!

Does your plate confuse the Po-Po's???



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