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Old 02-16-2009, 05:38 PM
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i didnt transfer the tpms over to the wheels.. i didnt see any issue running without it so i guess i have to check my tires everytime i get in the car!
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I can't do anything but nod at the pictures. I'm sitting here, at my desk at work, nodding at my computer.

Congratulations. It looks absolutely sick and I'm glad the 5Axis lip still lays.

This sh*t laaaays. :D
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Old 02-17-2009, 10:26 PM
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at least you didnt look like an idiot.. i spent most of saturday morning before the front and side lip went on under the rear staring at the whole setup.. my bro just stood there waiting for me to crawl out and put the rest of the lip kit on..

he was sooooo tempted to just dump the rear and have the air tank crush my face so that he could return to owning everyone on world of warcraft or whatever game he plays nowadays
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This setup is just full of WIN! Much more than others. :D

I actually called K-Sport today to see if they'll be doing a bag/coilover setup for the new xB's. I guess they've received quite a few emails about it.

So hopefully! :D
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Old 02-17-2009, 11:02 PM
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i saw that they were offering those kits.. i like to think that grant inspired them to introduce it
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HOLY SHIZZZ you finished it!!! Looks sickkkk!

Originally Posted by miketf1
i saw that they were offering those kits.. i like to think that grant inspired them to introduce it
kekekeke. i think i should get some reimbursement from ksport for that.

ksport bbk reward?

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Old 02-19-2009, 04:44 AM
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hey mike, what did you use to get your license plate to the side?
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dang man you are low , , , !!! practically on the ground!! what setup are u running for air? did u mention the install is under the car? can u post some pics of the install?? lookin really good bro. nice job
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Old 02-19-2009, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by boooosty
hey mike, what did you use to get your license plate to the side?
its a mount kit that screws into the tow hook hole.

http://www.gominigo.com/Scion.html

little expensive cause everything is machined to order. good build quality and pretty cool idea

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kekekeke. i think i should get some reimbursement from ksport for that.

ksport bbk reward?
LOL see if you can con them into a kit for me too

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dang man you are low , , , !!! practically on the ground!! what setup are u running for air? did u mention the install is under the car? can u post some pics of the install?? lookin really good bro. nice job
it is a kit that grant/maxboost925 and gabe/stylis put together. the tank/compressors are under the rear of the car.

there are some build pics in his cardomain
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mvglim

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Old 02-20-2009, 06:18 AM
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daang. set up looks good, car looks good. awesome job bro. keep us updated on the work and ur new mods
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The air looks great. I like it.
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Old 02-20-2009, 05:21 PM
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D@MN!! I like how tucked your 16's look!! good job and amazing look
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Old 02-20-2009, 06:17 PM
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I have to be honest,I was never a big fan of air ride, but you have truly convinced me otherwise....Great job keep up the great work...
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Hey mike i just have one question. do your air bags still work? and how much work is required to replace the seats. i hate these seats...
thanks.
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IMO I like the 16's verses tucking like 20's on air.. that looks killer mike!!! mad props!!
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Old 02-27-2009, 04:57 PM
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i dont know about the airbags. the airbag light is on on the dash and and the passenger indicator panel.

these are s2000 seats and the seat mounts were chopped up and modified to lift the seats and mount them properly to the floor.
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Old 02-27-2009, 05:06 PM
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does it work out pretty good? hows the ride on them
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Old 02-27-2009, 05:14 PM
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see i want to do new seats but i hate to not have any airbags anymore. seems like a bad trade off.
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Old 02-27-2009, 05:48 PM
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i dont know if the airbags work or not. just that the light came on. i would think that the airbags still work regardless if the sensors read or not.. and you lose the side airbags from the stock seats.
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hmm now thats something to think about as far as a future upgrade... if you decide to put the stock seats back in will the side airbags retain again
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