New springs going on my baby this Sat. am excited!
01-29-11, 08:20 AM
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Depending on where you live prices differ. $99 is about right for an alignment but make sure you get a print out. If they can't give a print out don't let them align it. Its important your toe is minimal.
01-29-11, 04:06 PM
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Well guys... the install went very well. Installed my Tein "s techs" as well as the new steering damper from Lexus. All the kind folks at the shop agreed the car looked much better and should have came from the dealership the way it looks after being lowered. 
I will drive the car around tonight and try to give exact impressions of the revised ride characteristics first chance I get. So far, the handling feels more buttoned down, definitely stiffer yet not uncomfortable, and definitely doesn't look like a 4 x 4 anymore..
Improvements from the steering damper seem much more subtle than springs, however the mechanic who tested my car said the wheel felt more stable / heavy. I'll need to pay closer attention to see if there really is a noticeable difference with springs and new steering damper.
Stay tuned for pics and further impressions sometime in the near future!
I will drive the car around tonight and try to give exact impressions of the revised ride characteristics first chance I get. So far, the handling feels more buttoned down, definitely stiffer yet not uncomfortable, and definitely doesn't look like a 4 x 4 anymore..
Improvements from the steering damper seem much more subtle than springs, however the mechanic who tested my car said the wheel felt more stable / heavy. I'll need to pay closer attention to see if there really is a noticeable difference with springs and new steering damper.
Stay tuned for pics and further impressions sometime in the near future!
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01-30-11, 06:15 AM
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soon, man... 
want to drive her around a bit more before giving more feedback on improvements and taking time to upload the pics. Drove the car last night, and am definitely noticing an improvement over stock
Stay tuned
want to drive her around a bit more before giving more feedback on improvements and taking time to upload the pics. Drove the car last night, and am definitely noticing an improvement over stock Stay tuned
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01-30-11, 09:08 AM
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Without further ado.. here are a few of the pics I took at the shop.. Thanks to 42 Autosports for a great job.
1st pic is the front before drop, 2nd pic is front after drop
3rd pic is the rear before drop, 4th pic is rear after drop.
1st pic is the front before drop, 2nd pic is front after drop
3rd pic is the rear before drop, 4th pic is rear after drop.
01-30-11, 09:15 AM
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A few more pics. Overall, I am pretty pleased. Excellent ride still yet no more unsightly gap.
Hmm wonder what next mod should be.
Black spider rims, tint, or better yet a car wash maybe? Suggestions welcome.
Hmm wonder what next mod should be.
Black spider rims, tint, or better yet a car wash maybe? Suggestions welcome.
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