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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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Default My first mod on my 06!

WEll, my 06 is due in this week, and i really want my first mod to be a springs.

Where is the best place to get it done?

also, which are better, eibach . TRD . or tein ??

i want an aggressive look, but dont want to have to go sideways ofer bumps lol.

Also, if they need an alignment, that needs to be odne too.


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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:23 AM
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I swear by my eibachs. Only a 1.4", but they make the 2" as well. Good luck!
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:42 AM
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You need to hit Randy up. He is the spring install master here in the valley. He goes by Randode here on S/L. You can also click on his website, it is under my signature.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 02:37 AM
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Buy tein springs from Chico at Vivid Racing in their new shop. They have a cool waiting area that I still need to check out.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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Yes, do go see Randy aka Randode. He is the man

Myself, I have TRD's on my tC. I love them. Perfect ride hieght for me (and I do a lot of driving).

Eibach springs are good too. I had those on my MR2.

Those would be my choices. TRD first, Eibach Second, and Randy for the install.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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I am the cheapest on springs and labor in the valley. And I am a nice guy (ok, maybe nice is too strong. I'm not a dick, lets put it that way.)
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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You will NOT go wrong with Randy. He's the best and cheapest in the valley. He will do you right.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by malina
Buy tein springs from Chico at Vivid Racing in their new shop. They have a cool waiting area that I still need to check out.
Chico hasn't given you the "FULL" tour huh......

on another note Vivid Racing's new shop is kick ___ with a nice waiting room with a big screen TV.
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Not yet. I'm going after work today though so I can see about decorating his new office.
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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I think you are really going to mark your Territory..... oh wait its an "after hours" visit.... We won't tell anyone....
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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None of that. Just checked out the new place, very nice. Flat panel tv and leather couches in the waiting room, two lifts and a seperate dyno room. The place is badass, I love the lighting and the flooring, very cool. Can't wait for everyone to see.
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Do I smell a grand opening or maybe a local meet…………
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottsdaleTC
Do I smell a grand opening or maybe a local meet…………
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Chico has mentioned that more than once.
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Vivid Racing will be a kick ___ place to hold a meet for sure. Just as malina said...it is bad ___.
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Hope to have all of you here soon.
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CHICO
Hope to have all of you here soon.
So invite us!
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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springs is a great first mod
Old Jun 20, 2005 | 04:54 AM
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spring and CAI are good mods
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 02:40 AM
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get the new tanabe springs. perfect drop imo.



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