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Old 12-16-11, 09:00 PM
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Way to come out the closet
Old 12-16-11, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KeleIS250
Oh wow, looks pretty easy to do. Is there a thread where I can learn the measurements? On how low to go so that I won't scrape or rub?
All you need to do is measure the distance from the bottom of the threaded area to the bottom of the locking perch with measuring tape. Then you make sure the one on the opposite side matches. You repeat this for the two that you did not do yet. Make sure the measurements are the same for the two rears and the two fronts. All four do not need to be the same but the left rear should be the same as the right rear and the front left should be the same as the front right. You'll need to roll and possibly shave your fenders for clearance but you shouldn't go too too low because you have a AWD and they have the whole vibration issue.
Old 12-16-11, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
Way to come out the closet
Hahaha!
Old 12-16-11, 09:23 PM
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Off to a good start. Look into BC Coilovers.. There is a whole section for suspension if you wanna continue to learn more about coilovers
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
Way to come out the closet
Not gonna lie, this had me laughing.


This thread brought back memories of when the bug first bit


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Old 12-16-11, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HeartmyIS
Way to come out the closet
Agreed! This made me lol
Old 12-17-11, 04:14 AM
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waiting to see that kazz sports grill
Old 12-20-11, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by KeleIS250




Oh wow, looks pretty easy to do. Is there a thread where I can learn the measurements? On how low to go so that I won't scrape or rub?
currently i am measured 24 1/2 inches from fender to ground in the front (which means no finger gaps), the rear should be around 25 inches from fender to ground and i barely scrap and i only rub on dips, also remember since you are AWD you should not be lower than i am now because you will rip your cv boots if you go too low

as far as the vibration issue goes there is a solution that a member had before he traded in his car and that was adding spacers on the axles which he claimed reduced the vibration by a lot, i plan to try this in the spring time when it gets warmer but until then the vibration is not too bad
Old 12-22-11, 08:07 PM
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Just installed my interior LED's 6000k.

Heres some pics:

I'm planning of getting the Clear courtesy housing soon, but I gotta say $30.00 for two plastic pieces are quite steep in price.

Oh and just got some weather mats, perfect for that Washington weather.

And ofcourse the JDM Airfreshner.
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Old 12-22-11, 10:01 PM
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Oh heres the Video of my exhaust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5aje...38QSthBTl7yqgE
Old 12-22-11, 11:31 PM
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lol drive into fog and very cold morning
Old 12-23-11, 12:03 AM
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Nice wish list... and a SOLID start Kele. Mod bug hit you hard. Seems like your using up any free time you have wisely I also got the all weather mat's from Sewell even tho some members don't like them as they state the design is not "functional" to hold water & dirt. IMO I like the way the look and they do the job for me. That air freshner is pretty good too. Just doesn't last as long as I would anticipate, you really gotta slowly release the scent to make it last by adjusting that slide on top. Where did you put yours?
Old 12-23-11, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by PhonyISF
Nice wish list... and a SOLID start Kele. Mod bug hit you hard. Seems like your using up any free time you have wisely I also got the all weather mat's from Sewell even tho some members don't like them as they state the design is not "functional" to hold water & dirt. IMO I like the way the look and they do the job for me. That air freshner is pretty good too. Just doesn't last as long as I would anticipate, you really gotta slowly release the scent to make it last by adjusting that slide on top. Where did you put yours?
I put it on my Dash board.
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still havent told me where I can get one
Old 12-23-11, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
still havent told me where I can get one
Haha here you go:

http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewC...idCategory=143


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