Dan's 2011 white scion tC (Updated August 13th - Descendant CAI Update)

heydan · 2011-05-18 20:28:45

Perfect day to wash and go for a drive! http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225471_10150211737472893_715852892_7227420_2350101_n.jpg

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May 21, 2011 | 04:24 PM

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Perfect day to wash and go for a drive!

May 27, 2011 | 11:49 PM

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Pulled the trigger on the Descendant exhaust. I've been chatting with James over at Heffner Lexus Toyota (Kitchener) and headed over earlier today to pick it up. Steve helped me out. James has been very patient with me and offered a price I couldn't resist and to my knowledge, they are the only branch that stocked up on Descendant parts.

So the plan for tomorrow is... Install TRD springs and Descendant exhaust!

I'm also going to get some nicer pix taken with my dslr.

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May 28, 2011 | 03:09 AM

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Looking forward to the pictures! Sounds like a great start to a long weekend!

May 28, 2011 | 03:34 AM

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Wish my memorial day weekend was this great... looking forward to some pics

May 28, 2011 | 03:39 AM

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I need this rain to stop so I can put a clear coat of plastidip on the hood to act as stone shield. I heard it works quite well too.

May 28, 2011 | 03:48 AM

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^ Clear plasti dip???

May 28, 2011 | 03:59 AM

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^ Clear plasti dip???

Yup. Hopefully it works. I really don't want to pay upwards of $400 to get the real thing!

May 28, 2011 | 04:10 AM

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I have the clear shield on my car. Pro side, it works like a champ to stop the chips and scratches. Negative is it only goes part way up the hood, so when condensations builds on the hood (happens a lot in Florida), you can clearly see the line.

I would really like to know how it works for you. Please post pictures.

May 28, 2011 | 11:27 PM

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Lowered!

Front

Rear

Got it done at Speedstars. The rear is lower than the front. It sure looks good and I *think* it's a better ride feel too. Tech told me one of the camber is off and the car slightly steers to the right but it's not severe at all (which is true as I've tested it). I guess it's expected with any lowering to the car with no camber kit.

They didn't have time to install the exhaust so I'll have to wait until next week.

May 29, 2011 | 12:21 AM

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The drop settles a little bit with driving, so give it time.

Looks good though! You'll LOVE the exhaust!

May 29, 2011 | 05:38 AM

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The drop settles a little bit with driving, so give it time.

Looks good though! You'll LOVE the exhaust!

Thanks!!

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May 30, 2011 | 03:54 PM

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So the exhaust is installed but I noticed it's a bit loose-- no rattling though. Is this normal? Did anybody replace their hangers?

Another thing is.. it sticks out more than I thought. Can someone take a picture of it straight on and from the left side?

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May 31, 2011 | 06:56 AM

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mine is loose as well. and it does stick out a little bit. heres only pic i have so far

right after install

May 31, 2011 | 04:15 PM

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Mine has a lot of movement also. Im putting on the Torque Solutions hangers tonight...should take care of it.

May 31, 2011 | 05:28 PM

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Can you guys get a picture for me from the left side? Try to be leveled with the exhaust. I want to see if it's slightly pointing downwards for you too.