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Finally Lowered!!!

Finally Lowered!!!

Postby tacti » Tue May 16, 2006 8:39 pm

I finally got lowered!!

it took me long enough finding a shop to install them.
their work seems decent, and i do not hear any noise from driving around.
only time i hear the squeak is when i go over speed bump. it's very small sound and won't notice unless you are trying to do so.
i will drive around this week and see how it goes.

Since my car is way too dirty to show-off, i just took couple pictures.
I will wash my car this weekend and take better pictures.
just so happy to have it done before the MidWest Meet.

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The front drop is not as much as i expected, but the rear looks really nice.
I ordered a set of 18" rims, and can't wait to install them.

btw, does anyone know the best place to buy tires 235/45/18?
cheapest found was 440 shipped, and probably balance/install will be another $100.
do you know anywhere i may get them cheaper?

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Postby michaels artic frost » Tue May 16, 2006 9:24 pm

Congrats Tact! Glad you were able to have those trd springs installed for a good price.


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Postby Somedude » Tue May 16, 2006 9:29 pm

the install job looks good. hows the ride quality?
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Postby PhreakdOut » Tue May 16, 2006 9:40 pm

Looks great Tact! I'm glad it turned out well. The car looks really good. Now I've gotta see it in person.
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Re: Finally Lowered!!!

Postby Sebas007 » Wed May 17, 2006 5:37 am

I would go with 225/45R18....there is so much more choice with better price then 235/45R18. It's the standard for 18" wheels Solara and the Toyota recommandation.

tacti wrote:btw, does anyone know the best place to buy tires 235/45/18?
cheapest found was 440 shipped, and probably balance/install will be another $100.
do you know anywhere i may get them cheaper?
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Postby Biggi_e » Wed May 17, 2006 5:39 am

hey buddy it looks great, im planning on lowering my car in a month or so, still cant decide from trd or eibach, tein...wish i had the money for coilovers tho..
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Postby tacti » Wed May 17, 2006 1:54 pm

thanks for the props guys.
and Sebas007, thanks for the help.
I start looking around different sizes not only the 235/45, and start finding much better prices!!
hopefully i can find a place by the time i get the rims, so that i can wear the new rims on the meet on saturday!

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