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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Next on the list are VRD fogs? Tell me what you think.
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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get new tail lights first
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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like....?
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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anzos or oem
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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i dont really like those... i see nothing really wrong with the 08 style ones. but i guess to each their own...

how about the VRD fogs, those recommended?
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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VRD grills and fogs ASAP ... NBM FTW!
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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aright i'll look into it, both real easy to install or do i need special tools?
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Nah there's DIYs for both on the site and it's pretty straight foward installs.
Love the drop!
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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hows the ride? looking into springs now. Was going to head with h-techs, but thinking a lil lower now.
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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Dude i love the feel of the ride, smooth and stiff, can definitely tell its lower,no problems with speed bumps dips ect (just go slow) lol... Wouldnt go with anything else! You'll be happy with them
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they will settle a bit lower......not much but a little....Tanabe make great springs.

the VRD grille and fogs are easy.....the grill will take about 5 minutes and the fogs at worst 2 hours.....most of that is just gettign the bumper off and on and doublechecking the pictures here on SL to make sure you got it right.
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Originally Posted by BZinn1
they will settle a bit lower......not much but a little....Tanabe make great springs.

the VRD grille and fogs are easy.....the grill will take about 5 minutes and the fogs at worst 2 hours.....most of that is just gettign the bumper off and on and doublechecking the pictures here on ScionLife to make sure you got it right.
and the best thing is, you can take out two birds with one stone.

I am really torn between s-techs and tanabe
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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where did you get the springs at?
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i got the springs from my local shop (Pann Auto) in San Diego,ca
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Looks good. I was gonna go with DF210s but went coils instead.
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by IceCold8784
VRD grills and fogs ASAP ... NBM FTW!
i think thats a Blue ribbon Metallic and NBM!
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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now thats an even drop. nice job
Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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i'm rolling on the same ones. i love them.
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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bro Tein are the best go with Tein i have them and no problem at all!
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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why raise this thread after 8 days just to say that?



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