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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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^^Atleast the lip matches the rims nicely. To each their own I guess.
Old May 16, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by silverclown
so how bout them trd shocks any good?
those or some other brand (can't remember) are the only oens around. i'm still riding the stockies and will be until i need em since a lot of people are on deeper drops and going strong at 50k+ but its all in personal opinion of whats good n what not to do when it comes to suspension
Old May 18, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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Ok so the TRD shocks are on the way. LOL so much for Low to no cost huh...

Any way the dude I got the shocks from is doing a auction for the trd springs. But he said give him 200 and he will ship em free. but it wont be through the auction site. What do you guys think, Price and situation???
Old May 18, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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I want to go all TRD just so the factory wont try and jerk me on the service.
Old May 22, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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The best thing you can do is get a better driver!!!

LOL. What up kid?
Old May 23, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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do the fog light mod!
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Martillo_Azul
The best thing you can do is get a better driver!!!

LOL. What up kid?
or I could just start up a dirt experament like you did blue. lol
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DonNguyen
change to synthetic manual transmission fluid
Id say this is prolly the best/cheap thing i have done. $30, takes 15 min.
http://www.corvetteguys.com/royalpur...ion-fluid.html

I used just under 3 bottles, and there is a good write up too.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=120673
Old May 29, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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big difference? can this be done at a lube spot?
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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I'm pretty sure most recommend getting RedLine transmission fluid instead and yeah it can be done most anywhere...although it's not hard to do yourself

Originally Posted by silverclown
so how bout them trd shocks any good?
They're not bad, but imo Hotchkis is better
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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yeah but how long should you wait till you swap out the tranny fluid
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by silverclown
yeah but how long should you wait till you swap out the tranny fluid
Someone can correct me if im mistaken, I thought it was every 3 years or 30k, Just like oil, you will get loose of power with older fluids.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Synthetic does last longer as well
Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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My MT Trans feels so nice.. everyday Im like .. man IM glad I did that. I did sythetic to my brakes.. along with SS brake lines.. an It made only a slight dif.. My brakes lock up much quicker.. lol
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ARRGGHHHH
Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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Since you are in the NYC, I would recommend hitting up RCT Performance in Queens. Excellent dudes and a double thumbs up performance/tuner shop.
Old Nov 13, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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magnaflow exhaust

do it

buy mine =D
Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Went with TRD from the forums. me likey. now im stuck on intake. all low cost TRD intake and exhaust for less then 400. working on the premium head unit.
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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find me a pioneer avic head unit and you can have my premium at low to no cost
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Martillo_Azul
find me a pioneer avic head unit and you can have my premium at low to no cost
Ebay!!! or keep checking the spot on here in scion tc home



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