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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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Wonder if those type of lug nuts you have would work with stock wheels. I've heard if u don't get the acorn style they can work loose and possible loose u r wheel. I realize u have aftermarket wheels. Sorry for hi jacking u r thread for this question

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No worries man, I don't mind questions.

Im pretty sure the lug nuts I have do not work with stock wheels. You are correct about needing an acorn style end in order to be compatible with stock wheels.
Old Jan 12, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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Do u know if they make an extended acorn?

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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tc13
Do u know if they make an extended acorn?

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I haven't looked into it. Im pretty sure there is but not many.
You're just trying to spiff up the look of your stock wheels with some different colored/style lug nuts right?
Old Jan 12, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Ya I painted the wheels black kenguyen's tC2 - Project Gold (UPDATE: July 1)-uploadfromtaptalk1389556861225.jpg
I originally did the wheels with plastic dip and some of the lugz still have dip on them I've just been too lazy to.clean it off. But ya I want extended red lugz

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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Tc13
Ya I painted the wheels black Attachment 15889
I originally did the wheels with plastic dip and some of the lugz still have dip on them I've just been too lazy to.clean it off. But ya I want extended red lugz

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Looks awesome dude!

Yeah I heard that plastidip was a b**** on lug nuts.

Did you buy your fog lamps in yellow or did you tint it yourself?
I'm planning to do the same thing but I want more of a gold tint.
Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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I painted the wheels off the car originally with the dip and missed the side of the spoke. So I just put a trash bag behind the wheel to cover the rotor and brake calipers and went to town that's y the lugs are covered lol. I bought the fogs in the "jdm" yellow lol. Do u have fogs yet or u going to get them in the future?

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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Tc13
I painted the wheels off the car originally with the dip and missed the side of the spoke. So I just put a trash bag behind the wheel to cover the rotor and brake calipers and went to town that's y the lugs are covered lol. I bought the fogs in the "jdm" yellow lol. Do u have fogs yet or u going to get them in the future?

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I have my fogs already. I got them from SpecD. Im not sure if I installed the housings upside-down but my fog lights project light higher than my lo-beams. You can see the fog lights projecting downward like fog lights should….but theres also light shining ABOVE my lo-beams and it blinds everyone. Which is why i don't like to use it much.

I'm planning to get some film and wrap it sooner or later.
Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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Ah ok I see. I just got my exhaust done I'm going to go with an intake next and then probably a crank pulley I hear it helps free a lot of hp

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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Tc13
Ah ok I see. I just got my exhaust done I'm going to go with an intake next and then probably a crank pulley I hear it helps free a lot of hp

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I never got the chance to install my pulley but all the reviews I have heard said it frees up a lot of HP and is the best bang for your buck bolt-on compared to the intake/exhaust/headers.
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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So I've been MIA for a while…busy with school!

But Spring break came around and just ended and here are some things I got done over the week:

Removed my Tein S-tech lowering springs and installed the Air Lift Performance air suspension kit running Air Lift Autopilot V2 management system.

I also removed and sold my unichip, headers, pulley, intake in order to buy the kit. Sadly, the amp and subwoofer had to be removed to create some more space for my temporary trunk setup until the summer of 2015. Hopefully I can do something about getting a new sub that works better with space and a better air management trunk setup.











Old Apr 1, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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I'm more active and post more updates on Instagram…so if you want, you can follow me @kenguyen007
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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For sale:

Tein S-tech springs: $160 shipped
5AD 19x8+40 5x114.3 wheels with in Hankook Ventus V12 245/35 tires: $1400+shipping

Old Apr 1, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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i thought that was a bbq grill in your trunk
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by KidJustin
i thought that was a bbq grill in your trunk
You're not the first! I've had friends say its a hotpot or a BBQ grill as well.
Old May 11, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=227667

My Five Axis wheels are up for sale!

New things coming soon this summer! Stay tuned!
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Where is the best place to buy the NIA eyelids?
Old May 12, 2014 | 12:50 AM
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Where is the best place to buy the NIA eyelids?
I think a lot of people get theirs from trdsparks or NIA themselves. I got mine directly from NIA.
Old Jul 2, 2014 | 05:27 AM
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So for about the past 2 months this has been going on...

Recently joined a new family oriented car crew called Legacy Ohana.




Around the same time I also scooped up a good deal on the entire Five Axis lip kit. Pictures currently only show the front lip since the side skirts and rears have not been painted yet. Also had some extra paint laying around from when I painted my calipers and interior trim...decided to paint some engine bay parts too!













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Liken the color and the engine bay and those rims. I'll be following this haha


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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 07:15 AM
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Liken the color and the engine bay and those rims. I'll be following this haha


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Thanks!!!
I will try to post more often but I usually only post if there are any changes. May have some coverage from a big event called StanceWars this Saturday.

My wheels are also up for sale if you are interested.



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