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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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because i do not want to lose any low end power if that makes sense (so i dont know if a 2.5 catback is even needed on N/A) and i do not want to lose the second cat or any cats because i think my inspection laws are pretty strict in NJ, they will likely fail me if i am missing any of the cats.

OP says his state isn't too keen on monitoring the cats so he thinks he will be ok. I am still curious to hear that custom exhaust sound

I wonder how difficult it would be to turn this into a dual exhaust car via custom exhaust shop. we'd have to cut the rear bumper i'd imagine. still the Scion tuner challenge guys did an awesome job of making one dual exhaust.
Old Nov 25, 2013 | 04:53 AM
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hey how do you like that JDM weighted brass shift ****? you've had it for a while now.
should i get one?
Old Nov 25, 2013 | 05:08 AM
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Um I like it sux when its cold. Feels better in ur hand. Not sure if its worth the money

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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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what if you cover it with a cloth cover? do you think that would help with the cold metal when you grip it in winter?
Old Nov 25, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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I guess idk I think covering it in plasti dip would b easier. But I usually start my car and let it warm up before I get in.

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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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what does plasti dip do to help the cold problem?

is it cold as ice in winter?

would plasti dip rub off eventually? it is brass.
Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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I just figured touching plastic wouldn b as cold as brass. Ya it would eventually comr off but prob b fine for winter months. Yea the *** is cold as *****

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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I wish my car was faster

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:38 AM
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Current photo
The very slow Magnetic Grey Metallic Build-uploadfromtaptalk1385429765200.jpg

Need to redo the rims this summer and clear coat them
The very slow Magnetic Grey Metallic Build-uploadfromtaptalk1385429780549.jpg

Picture of my car and my friends BRZ
The very slow Magnetic Grey Metallic Build-uploadfromtaptalk1385429812769.jpg

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:50 AM
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dude your car looks excellent

yes it would be nice if they put a turbo in this thing stock but they still didn't so we have to live with a slow decent looking car that is very useful and practical and also quite comfortable compared to other coupes.

I was going to initially get a mazdaspeed 3 because i wanted to finally get a turbo car and go faster, but once i test drove it, good lord the thing was annoying to drive. very cramped, and clutch pedal was a bit tough too. the tC won out on comfort alone. i'd prob be dead by now if i got the mazda LOL..

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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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What kind of drop are you on? and where'd you get that front lip ?
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Raceland coilovers full 3 in drop up front 2.5 in rear. The lip is off ebay its one of the rubber lips

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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Finally stopped by the dealer and picked up a oil filter wrench and some filters.. :D

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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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The very slow Magnetic Grey Metallic Build-uploadfromtaptalk1387402816179.jpg

And I stopped by 5 guys on the wayThe very slow Magnetic Grey Metallic Build-uploadfromtaptalk1387402851104.jpg

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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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My wonderful girl friend got me weather tech floor matts for VdayThe very slow Magnetic Grey Metallic Build-uploadfromtaptalk1390930426126.jpg

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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 04:34 PM
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I hate this weather can't keep my car clean inside or out..

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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 03:08 AM
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Yep winter will do that to the car haha.
those floor mats are tons better than the scion all weather mats.
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