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Old 06-14-2006, 05:13 PM
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Right now I have TRD springs and shocks. Should I lower it some more? what do u guys think of the rims btw.

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Old 06-14-2006, 05:30 PM
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Looks pretty good to me.... Nice ride.

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That looks pretty sweet. I really like those rims with your paint. I don't think they would look good with a different paint color. It definately could stand to be a tad bit lower, but it really looks good as it sits so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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Old 06-14-2006, 05:57 PM
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You have a nice lookin ride there.I'de leave it alone and drive it as is.Enjoy !
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looks good to me. sometimes a little wheel gap isn't that bad the xa doesn't take drops too well from all the pics i've seen anyway. unless you get air ride or something even more expensive than springs. i've been hunting around for pics of an xa on trd springs since i want them for my 06 one. i will start with those for now. should come out nice.
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Old 06-14-2006, 07:01 PM
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Your cars lowered? If you aint scraping or rubbing, you aint low enough! HAHA
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Old 06-14-2006, 08:47 PM
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You need to go lower IMO, especially with the xA. tanabe df210s are what I got for my XB. I use to have the turd springs but they really don't go low enough.
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Originally Posted by xmetalx
You need to go lower IMO, especially with the xA. tanabe df210s are what I got for my XB. I use to have the turd springs but they really don't go low enough.
a 1.8 inch drop might be cuttin it, idk
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Old 06-15-2006, 04:24 AM
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pick up some monroe rear shocks(via search button) and you will be cruising with the df210s, throw a progress rear sway bar on there and you will be able to really push the corners.
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thanks guys

btw if anyone wants, i have complete stock suspension perfectly brand new for sale, aswell as tail lights and brand new disc rotors, can sell cheap
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Old 06-15-2006, 04:33 AM
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After a quick photoshop. Do it!

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rolla u got skillz, thanks
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I think it looks great the way it is. I've always liked your xA.
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i think the photo shoped pic is the ideal hight that is nice. i have the same trd springs and struts im about to lower mines to as close as that as i can.
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Thanks again guys, I think i'll be going coilovers, I was thinkin the Tanabe sustec pro s-oc, or the Progress Tech coilovers. First things first though, I'll be saving up for the ZPI turbo, then I'll figure something out for suspension, got about 1 grand so far. Thanks again guys,


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yes lower some more
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Old 06-16-2006, 09:19 PM
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dont do it.... leave it where it is it looks PERFECT!! I would recommend Tein though, much better springs, but dont drop it anymore. I had hotchkis which does the same amount of drop as the TRD then i put on S-Techs, look 1000 times better, but DAM i rub and hit and scrape on every pothole, ditch, speed bump, entrance, etc... I kind of regret doing that move but the car does look better, but leave it high and dry without scratches, but then again if you live in a state that doesnt have bad roads then do it. I live in PR and its hell down here.
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get some coilovers and slam it! dont know about the roads there but over here they are ok, lol.
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Originally Posted by MattyRattyPoo
Your cars lowered? If you aint scraping or rubbing, you aint low enough! HAHA
couldn't have said it better myself!!!!
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Sorry to dig up such an old tread, but DAMN those rims are hot!

What are they?
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