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Better pics of SC430 with TEIN Coils, 19" HRE 540R's, 20% tint...

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Old 07-08-03, 06:37 AM
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Default Better pics of SC430 with TEIN Coils, 19" HRE 540R's, 20% tint...

These pics were taken yesterday. The car has been lowered roughly .5" since the other pics were taken. There is also 20% tint all the way around. Hope you like it; comments welcome!






Old 07-08-03, 07:25 AM
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Looks great!

I personally like a fuller faced wheel on the SC430 (to each his own), but in this case the HRE's definitely work. Lowering looks good as well.

Re: the tinting, I've been hesitant to have it installed on my Silver SC because the top looks small already and I'm afraid this would minimize it even more. However, on the Black, the 20% definitely works. Beautiful car!
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this helps build my case for wanting to lower my car... thanks...

Although I'm thinking H&R coilovers instead of TEIN.... ...just that I have H&R in my 2 other cars and love it and believe firmly in H&R since all they do is suspension (their core compentency) ...heck, a Porsche GT3 has H&R Coilovers stock
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Absolutely beautiful car!! I love it!!
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Wow - that is hella clean. Very good job with the mods
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Originally posted by ceboyd
this helps build my case for wanting to lower my car... thanks...

Although I'm thinking H&R coilovers instead of TEIN.... ...just that I have H&R in my 2 other cars and love it and believe firmly in H&R since all they do is suspension (their core compentency) ...heck, a Porsche GT3 has H&R Coilovers stock
You are right, H&R suspension systems are awesome. However, with the quality of the TEIN kit, I don't know how it could get any better! The ride, fitment and adjustability is perfect.
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...any chance you can provide some close up photos of the TEIN on the car?
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I would like to know how they were able to fit 4 adults in that car???
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Originally posted by Drimweaver88
I would like to know how they were able to fit 4 adults in that car???
Hahahah. It was a squeeze as you can see. The tires didn't even rub!
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There's no one in the back seat ... those are strategically placed cardboard cutouts!
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Originally posted by ceboyd
...any chance you can provide some close up photos of the TEIN on the car?
It looks like the stock suspension, only in a metallic orange color. You can barley see it... I'll try though. You'll have to wait until next week because the car is now in MI and I am in MO.
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o.k. I can wait.. it is much appreciated.. thanks
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Originally posted by ceboyd
o.k. I can wait.. it is much appreciated.. thanks
Man, your back wheels are HUGE! 19" wide! What kind of fenders mods did you do to fit those?!

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Looks fantastic !
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HEY larry, haven't seen you in a while!!! How you doing?

I agree, I love it... and I always loved HREs anyway...


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