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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Like it says in the title, I'm new! I have never driven a Scion before, but I'll tell you that when I test drove this Tc, I fell in love.

Then, I realized my wife was giving me that look. lol

Anyways, here's a pic (yea, it is a stock pic... My camera broke):

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I already want to mod it Any suggestions on suspension and wheels?
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Suggestions?

Do all the research first, and then spend the money. It'll save you tons at the end.

Suspension?

B&G RS2 Coilovers if you want to be slammed.

Wheels?

Something that doesn't suck and above a +35 offset.
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Lots of threads on stuff to do to the car check out the search feature and you'll answer all your questions you have. There's tons of info on different wheels and suspension set-up's.
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Welcome to the life. Just be sure to READ before you post or buy anything. It will save you many hassles later on. Dont get ksport coilovers, dont get cheap stuff because that usually fails in the end. Cleanly modify your car, if you dont know what that means take a look around here and youll see some examples of clean cars. I also recommend that you dont get a body kit. Lip kits are the way to go.

First mod to get.
1. Springs or coilovers
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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lol at the picture. never seen that car before.
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:42 AM
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add on to joyride, if your gonna mod, mod it right dont cheap out on your car especially suspension
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Originally Posted by Joyride
Welcome to the life. Just be sure to READ before you post or buy anything. It will save you many hassles later on. Dont get ksport coilovers, dont get cheap stuff because that usually fails in the end. Cleanly modify your car, if you dont know what that means take a look around here and youll see some examples of clean cars. I also recommend that you dont get a body kit. Lip kits are the way to go.

First mod to get.
1. Springs or coilovers
Surprisingly i agree with this guys comment! LOL

If its a Daily Driver i would say a nice set of springs. H&R sport springs, or Tien H-techs. Lowering your ride from 4x4 status makes the car look 20 times better. Get some Tokico Blue shocks to compliment the springs. Some window tint looks good too. But use the search button.

But if you have any questions PM me. I am a Supermoderator here and can help you with many things. If I cant i will get you in touch with someone who can.

Happy Scionlifeing!
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by highvoltage1
Surprisingly i agree with this guys comment! LOL

hey, hey, mister whats thats suppose to mean!??!??! I dont bash the innocent. I bash the stupid. This guys seemed logical.
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:19 AM
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Thats why the LOL was there!! I was messing with ya!!
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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hahaha crazy man. Im drukn and id ont want to get in troubel ol
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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Well you keep posting while your drunk and you might!
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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shhhhhh its new years, I have a get out jailz fard foh free!



tolllld youuuu
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Joyride
hahaha crazy man. Im drukn and id ont want to get in troubel ol
you will be alright buddy do what you do!


op, welcome
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Originally Posted by Joyride
shhhhhh its new years, I have a get out jailz fard foh free!



tolllld youuuu
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ08tC
you will be alright buddy do what you do!


op, welcome

DJ YOU NO? TRINKING?!
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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Back on topic Joyride!!
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Originally Posted by highvoltage1
Back on topic Joyride!!
okayokayokay last one



OP - i dunk post someithimss you should join
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:48 AM
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I guess it would be a proper welcome without a threadjack!
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First mod I agree should be springs (coilovers if you plan on going really into either the looks or performance dept.) If you do drop it >1.5in though be sure to get an alignment done as the suspension likes to change toe and camber a lot at drops around and below that. And I agree with everyone else, modify cleanly, and dont go cheap, if you cheap on things now, prepare to pay for them later. Finally, the search button is your best friend, and just ignore the postwhores/haters. Theres tons of knowledge on this board. And if you have any more Q's just hit up ppl like highvoltage or me. Congrats on the new car, and welcome to the addiction.
Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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Haha, and joyride, no better way to ring in the new year than with drunk posting. Ill be joining the drunk posting madness soon.
= ME

Now back to the topic at hand!



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