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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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woot... i got my trd springs! ima try to install it tomorrow since my day off...
pics will be post, if i install then tomorrow. i hope. :D aahaha

hahaha how to put pictures? :D

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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Congrats! The way i put pictures is by first putting them on photobucket, then clicking the "Insert Image" button, and i copy pasta the URL from the picture on photobucket.
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I have them springs on my tC2 as well
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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yeah i remember now. ahaaha i almost forgot photobucket... lmao

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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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here are the photos...



i'll put more some photos when i/i and my sis's bf install them...
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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im thinking about getting those springs as well... i cant wait to see pics.
Old Mar 19, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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You will love them. The drop is perfect, the ride is perfect. Can't wait to see pics (even though I already have these haha)!
Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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any pics yet...
Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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sorry... been busy at work... maybe this weekend or next weekend...
Old Mar 29, 2011 | 03:45 AM
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i installed mine... finally...

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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^how long did you install it??
Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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Get on it! You'll love the look and feel of these springs!
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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finally! it's been 2wks when i got my springs just installed them springs this morning... mmmm....
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before


installing the rear springs


after



Old Jun 16, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by johndeo11
before




after



Now that is has been a while the springs must have settled in and the car should be lower. from the pictures I see almost no difference especially in the front. Can you post up close ups of each wheel and the gap.

Also People post up your TRD springs, I did not want to start a new thread about it. I know there are better ones but I live in NE where snow is an issue and tons of really tall speed bumps!
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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okay i'll take a picture tomorrow. if i'll remember... lolz

EDIT:
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with fingers


rear


with fingers

OR


hope that helps...
oh yeah. blue valve caps for broke moders like me... :D

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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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thanks a lot!
In your opinion is it worth the money?
What would you estimate the drop is in the front and the back?
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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yeah it's worth the money.
the drop is just 1". but if you want to go lower, then get teins...
handling definitely improved...
but you don't really feel the car is dropped... lolz
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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I agree with johndeo...i just got mine installed last saturday and I love them. The ride is not too stiff and drop is not overboard where i have to worry about bottoming out. Handling def improved too. The ride to me still feels stock which is what i was hoping for. I hope TRD makes a shock as well. Anyone know if they plan too?
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