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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 07:47 AM
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Default Ltuned Aero kit or Ltuned Shocks/Springs

Just wondering what everyone would purchase first: Ltuned Aero kit or Ltuned Shocks/Springs?

This would be for 19"x8.0 245/35/19 on currently stock suspension 99GS4
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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IMO go with the drop first then kit
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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you want looks.. or ride?

then its up to you

I don't think l-Tuned kits are avaliable any more

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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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thanks for the quick responses
I was contemplating gettin the spring/shock suspension upgrade first cuz its both ride and appearance because of the slight lowering to correct the "raise" and wheel well gap with the 19s. The kit is still available, but soon to be ghost, which makes it a split decision. Another thing to consider too is that (from my understanding) the Aero kits only come in Millennium and not Alpine for the "Silver".

decisions decisions
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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I would go for the drop first and then the body kit imho
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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drop first, that's the first thing i do to the car anyway
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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drop it
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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Drop it. Looks can come later. You will get a better stance and handling with the s/s. Besides, the L-Tuned Aero kit is really only sides and grille. You don't get anything for the front and rear. You will need to spend more for those parts and then painting if the kit is not in your color.

The s/s is the better bang-for-the-buck of the two. Make sure it is what you want, though. I went through the L-Tuned s/s and am on my second set of coilovers. It does save to do it right the first time. Parts pricing is one thing but there is also multiple installation costs (unless you DIY). If the s/s is the right thing, then go for it.
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Another vote for the drop, IMO plus sized wheels/aftermarket aero and no drop is a funny looking site.

Also, I will echo Neo's comment make sure you really want s/s, for instance if add ICE to the trunk, then the rear will sit lower than the front yadda yadda.

With plus sized wheels/tires a drop is not a option! LOL
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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i would say drop it but 2 b honest 19's with the l-tuned drop isn't going 2 look much dropped anyway, look in the gallery an c if u like it that high, if not than do th ekit 4 th emoney 1st or if u know u want a lower drop than 1 inch than mayb think of of coilsovers...good luck
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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just so you know.. there is about 3 or so L-Tuned kits on ebay.. im not gonna post a link.. just search for L Tuned and you'll see

I have a grill or else i would buy.. cuz i need side skirts.. if someone wants to split a silver package with me.. email me
SoarerToyota1@aol.com (all i need is side skirts)

*alpine silver*

Thanks
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Drop it.
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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always take care the suspension(socks)/wheels(shoes) first...
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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yo fellas thanks for the input. I was well on the way toward coppin the Ltuned suspension kit, but had to ask the question since I had eyed the aero kit on ebay like JRok. I believe its about the same price as the GB last winter, yah? and since these are probably clearing out...don't want to miss out.

Anyhow...I'll look in the Gallery for some 19s with the Ltuned susp mod. Any gallery user rides I can check out with this set up? Preferably 245/35/19 on 19.8
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