LilBlkBox - that looks nice

 

yo LBB! Got it hooked up!!! looks great!!!!!!

Here's another on DF210's and same size wheels for example's sake...

 

Answers to your two questions regarding things i've mentioned:
Dc sport header is definitely a very wise choice. Performance is excellent and fitment is 100% perfect. Strup also has a nice set up. Personally, i would pick Dc Sport since they have been in the game of header(s), performance and so on for a while now. Strup has been around for a while, but, DC sport has proven they know what they are doing to me even prior to the scion. Either/or is really fine, very similar power gains.

Espelir Jgt500r is a great choice if you want your son to be able to have a clean looking exhaust, yet at the same time bragging rights among fellow tuners. This is exhaust system is fairly hard to come by, and is definitely worth picking it up. The silencer deal is much like it is with the Jic, and any other mufflers really. Without it, its not that loud at all. Gives it a low sound, with a little aggression in the notes. With i/h/e, atleast with the Jic, it can get loud especially on the interstate. But its not an annoying pitch, deep-to-mild (no rasp, absolutely no high pitches) and very aggressive.

All the silencer does, is keep the exhaust toned down. Almost everyone i know takes their silencers out, including myself if that makes you feel better about it.

Good luck, and keep us posted!!

Cya

 

If I remember correctly, Charlie (the man behind Strup) used to run DC Sports.

 

[quote=glen619]Is this your first car with an aftermarket exhaust? Because its really not that loud, add a header and it will be loud, but because the pitch isn't annoying its not bad at all. Just wondering, you should post pictures of your espelir so he can see how it looks on the box.

Cya

 

MMW has a 4-2-1 header out that is showing some pretty impressive gains.

 

[quote=killerxromances]eh, maybe im just getting old.... lol

The resonating hummmm inside of the cab is more than I want to deal with.... but like I said, maybe I'm just gettin old... at 20, I'd love to set alarms off... now... it's just not that important to me....

Maybe the interior noise is giving me the illusion that it is loud outside..... /shrug.

 

[quote=glen619]haha, well its going to be loud outside if its loud in the cab. However, inside the box you can hear a lot of noise from the road, motor and exhaust with mods. So, it may seem a lot louder inside than what it actually is. I'm used to it so i rarely notice it. Occasionally when my mom rides with me some where, she says its loud and hear ears pop if i go up to 3k or more. But, she also hears extremely well (better than most) and shes definitely not used to it. She drives a 98' camry v6, very, very quite. So, it just depends on who you are.

You still should post pictures of your exhaust. I'd like to see it, i've only seen one picture of the system on an xb. It was a good shot, but id like to see different angles.

Cya

 

how old is your son if ur 19?

 

Who said i had a son?

Cya

 

LOL, no look at the original poster, he says he is buying gifts for his son, and his profile says he is 19.

 

Read carefully, the dad is posting on his son's account...

I'm betting the dad doesn't have a scionlife ID

 

lol that is funny. I bet its just that his son is 19 I would guess.

Ive been watching for pics on this thread I want to see it when its done.

 

HEE HEE ! Yes I am the DAD posting under the ID I created for my son. (is this OK?)

I don't think he even knows about Scionlife yet..... He is to busy working and playing drums in his band.

I will let him know after Xmas, as to not let him see my posts and find out what he is getting for his box for Xmas.

Sorry for any confusion and thanks to all who helped with my parts choices.

Nethead28's DAD

 

Its cool that your posting under his account, your his family. Ignore sirscion, hes just a little slow. jk

What did you decide on the parts? I'd love to see a picture of his box currently if you can get away with taking some without him knowing it. I'd also like to know what parts you came up with for him. Always fun watching others as their project starts to take form. Let us know!

Cya

 

wow all i can say is your a very nice dad. I would go with the D.C. !!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hi again, and thanks for all of the suggestions.

What I have so far - will all of this fit under a Xmas tree ?


YDR Intake
Factory Billet Grille (3 piece)
18" HDR Spinout wheels
215-35-18 Toyo FZ4's
MMW Header 4-2-1
Tanabe DF210s
Had a local shop do a Magnaflow oval - dual walled angle tip -axle back exhaust. Put stock back on until Xmas to keep the suprise factor - Hee Hee.



I think this is everything - all hidden away till Xmas!

Yes I may have gone a little overboard, but this may be our last Xmas with him living at home and I like having a father and son project, anyway.

I know everyone has different opinions, but... did I make any bad choices ? Please let me know.

I will post some pics with all installed after Xmas.

Happy Holidays,
Casey's Dad

Oops forgot: Had his front door windows tinted also - early gift.

 

Personally wouldn't have picked a few things you did, but thats just personal opinion. I think you did good, great decision with the df210s! If hes never driven a lowerd car, just be sure to tell him that he needs to be extra careful around potholes, speed bumps and getting in and out of places with semi-large dips. Other than that, i think he will have a great christmas.

Only downfall: You should have bought the billet grilles from me, i have the same ones you bought in great condition. Would have sold them to you for a good price. Oh well.

Post pictures once everything is installed, i'm sure he will enjoy everything. He should, your helping him out a lot.

Cya

 

Well Xmas day we installed everything but the coils and we just did them this AM. Casey is very happy with everything the way it turned out, looks wise and performance wise.


Here are some pictures, if I do this right:


Grille was done first before Xmas, along with front window tint.



Xmas morning:




MMW 4-2-1 header underneath heatsheild - he may take the shield off but for now, he knows it is there.




Next was the YDR intake:






Next we installed the local shop made Magnaflow dual wall tip axleback exhaust - sounds great - not too loud yet you can tell it has aftermarket exhaust - nice low growl.






Then we put on his wheels and tires-18" HDR Spinout wheels & 215-35-18 Toyo FZ4's. This is before the Tanabe DF210s.




Before coils front:





Before coils rear:






After coils front:




After coils rear:




This is all before driving or any future settling:




A shot of the back: LOSING IT ? What is that you say ? hee hee That is the name of Casey's band.That decal is actually shiny silver and looks good on the car.




Casey playing: These all fit in his box too!






This won't fit in the box though. - darn! Well, he gave this up anyway and I am glad - drumming is much safer.



Well - I hope that wasn't too many pictures??? Anyway, let us know what you think.

Any pro's and/or con's are OK - we can take it. hee hee


Thanks again for all who helped on this forum with my choices for his xmas gift's.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Casey's Dad

 

wow. will you adopt me? i know what i want just help fund it ? man.

my parents r dicks.