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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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well here it is.. I did it on my own.. it was tough in a few spots to do because it was my first time to do it.. but if i had to do it again it would take me no time.

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look ok?....

It dosnt look like much in the pics.. but this is a perfect drop... its low.. but not too low to where its going to screw things up.. its a perfect low drop for an every day driver! i like it a lot!
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Dude! The drop made your wheel covers change color!
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Looks good.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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lol yeah.. and it gave me an extra 15 hp!!! its amazing!

im undecided if i like the black wheel covers....
just something different untill I get my rims.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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I ,for one, think the painted hubcaps look good.

I might just have to do mine!!
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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yeah, the covers look great! so does the drop! way to go!
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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SICK!!! I dig the hubcraps painted black! I just took mine off and spray painted my wheel weights, valve stems, and center hubs black to match the black lugnuts. I figure I will wear out my tires pretty quick since I have driven 5000 miles since 09/08/07. Then I can get some rims and bigger meats...
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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very nice
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 01:46 AM
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There's nothing like a BSP xB2 with DF's! You'll notice that it handles 10X better than before too! I'm so glad I went with the DF's instead of the TRD's! Looks good man! It'll settle a little bit more too. Here's a pic of mine...

Old Oct 24, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Quick question...are you guy using the stock struts when you install the springs?
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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yep.. I did...
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Yep. When midgethearsexb and I did his we re-used his struts. From my knowledge no one makes aftermarket struts for these.
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Thanks guys...wasn't totally sure!
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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nice drop. looks like I'm going to get a set of df's for mine
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JRT
nice drop. looks like I'm going to get a set of df's for mine
It looks so much better with the DF's on stockies! I know when I get my rims come Spring it will look 10X better, but for now it don't look bad.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Car looks so Tough!!! Love the black wheels!
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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updated pic.. settled...

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i hate DF threads. i always decide to go w/ TRDs because its best for winter driving but pics of DFs make me reconsider.....

looks real good though
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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its nice living in Texas... there is no difference between winter driving and summer driving.. lol
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Originally Posted by Whispaz
i hate DF threads. i always decide to go w/ TRDs because its best for winter driving but pics of DFs make me reconsider.....

looks real good though
I live in Utah and have DF's... I had them on my first gen as well. I never had a problem. What's another 1/2"? If you're gonna be a snow plow, you might as well do it right!
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Damn, looking really clean matt311! Im super jealous i didnt get black! So how are they riding for you matt? i just installed the df210's on mine last saturday, thinking about doing the alignment this weekend after a week, maybe sooner. But i defenitely feel the difference in the center of gravity, kinda bounces more when i drive over the crappy LA roads.



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