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Old 01-23-2009, 08:54 PM
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Just got them installed Wednesday. Next up is some 18" rims so it should look pretty good.

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Old 01-23-2009, 09:14 PM
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it doesnt look like a lot now but once u put the 18's on there itll look good.
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You have to give them a couple of weeks before they 'settle' to really notice the drop. Yep, 18s will definitely look better.
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Old 01-23-2009, 09:41 PM
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That looks great, I just ordered mine today =) Going to run stockies for a bit. Anyone in North Jersey know a good place to have em installed thats reputable and not going to charge more than the part itself? lol
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Yea i'm wondering the same thing i'm from WM and idk any place that will do it for under 200!!!!!

lmk where you go if u find some place out.
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i dont know about north jersey but i know of a place in central jersey that will install them in like 3 hrs and charge $120
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go lower!!
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i wanna go lower but jersey roads suck and before you know it ill rip my lip off...lol
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lol that blows. either lower or let go of the lip. its the little things you have to give up hahaha jk
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ill keep the lip maybe ill switch to h-techs....dunno
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Old 01-24-2009, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tlk90
Yea i'm wondering the same thing i'm from WM and idk any place that will do it for under 200!!!!!

lmk where you go if u find some place out.


Well my buddy owns a shop and he said he will look around and ask his local shops for their prices. If and when he gets back to me I'll send you a PM. NJ roads do suck, specially up by where tlk90 and I are. In the TC you feel EVERYTHING, there are potholes in potholes, and bumps ontop of bumps at times.
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Originally Posted by SW_08
i dont know about north jersey but i know of a place in central jersey that will install them in like 3 hrs and charge $120
Sorry for the double post, but where in Central? if its not to bad it might be worth a Saturday drive.
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yea i dont mind driving a little. And i can agree with the bumps. I'm going to school in Rochester NY.. everything is so much smooother up here haha. I know a kid with a 240sxwho lives in butler and knows about a shop. Ill talk to him more see what he thinks they'll charge. to install just springs.

I'm going with TRD also. My dad works at toyota in pompton plains so i might have him talk to one of the mechanics to have him install it after hours for cheaper. we'll see.

I'm probably not getting springs till the summer. cuz right now. i'm all out of money. : /
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nice thread jack.......
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I think they will settle in about a month and look way better. I have TRD springs and am very satisfied with them. With 18s, it will look even sweeter.
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im gettin them in the spring i wanted s-techs but michigan is HORRIBLE idk about ohio.. how is it down there lol? plus the snow is not so good up here ive been plowing at stock height!?
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I got my car from Crestmont Toyota. I know most of the sales guys there lol. I know about the money thing, I've been wanting to do stuff to my car since I got it, I have part of my own wedding to pay for which has been hurting me, but i said screw it. I need mods!

Just one mod per paycheck =), small tiny ones.. ones that my fiancee might not notice
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Originally Posted by eastham08
nice thread jack.......
Sorry


Your vehicle on TRD Springs is an inspiration to us future lowering spring fan boys!
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lowered on trds...w/o 17s
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Old 01-24-2009, 07:16 AM
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^ get the people out of the back seat!
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