stevesnj - 2016 Build thread

[stevesnj]

Finally got the rear pads! Just waiting for the brake fluid and the fun begins.

[stevesnj]

Finally got the brake fluid!! Once I get the TRD springs I'm gonna have a busy weekend. Hope I don't kill myself doing all this alone..lol

[stevesnj]

Installed some H11 LED's...very nice!

[ame="http://vimeo.com/142027040"]http://vimeo.com/142027040[/ame]

[stevesnj]

Just got the DRL LED's tonight..a week early they look just as great as the projectors but when on high beams they are eye popping! Anxious to try them out on a dark road. Here's a vid and few pics

[ame="http://vimeo.com/142455226"]http://vimeo.com/142455226[/ame]

[stevesnj]

Removed clutch pedal spring. Easier to find the bite point and makes power shifting that much faster.

[stevesnj]

Installed a set of TRD lowering springs, took me 7 hours by myself, was tough. I also installed my Winmax W2's while the wheels were off. My high temp brake fluid is going in tomorrow. Now time to bedd in the pads. Used a socket and pipe wrench to break the locknut loose then just went with vice grips to remove and reinstall the locknut. I also prayed enamel clear on the springs so they'll be easy to clean.

[damnitBobby]

Nice job man.

I go back and forth on whether I want to get the TRD springs or just keep my suspension OEM. I really like the way the OEM suspension is dialed in. And the car rides pretty busy as is.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by damnitBobby

Nice job man.

I go back and forth on whether I want to get the TRD springs or just keep my suspension OEM. I really like the way the OEM suspension is dialed in. And the car rides pretty busy as is.

These springs actually make the ride less harsh as others had said, still firm but well worth it. I think these springs should of been the OEM springs.

[soulreapersteve]

Yo Steve (I presume that's your name), may you post pics of how your car is sitting now with the TRD springs? Was looking into them since I do like the idea of lower but nothing over an inch. Seen pictures posted in old threads but another one couldn't hurt.

Also read that anything under an inch, adjustable LCAs aren't needed so that's a plus for these springs.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

post pics of how your car is sitting now with the TRD springs.

Here you go, and yes my name is steve

[stevesnj]

So I bled the brakes after work and also the clutch slave. I never thought brake fluid could make such a difference. Combined with the Winmax W2's it's an awesome braking experience!! The clutch pedal with the pedal spring removed and the G-four made the pedal less hard. I will see in a month how it feels. But good stuff this G-four

[soulreapersteve]

I like that subtle but still noticeable drop! Keep us updated on if it settles down further within a week or two.

Now the question for me is, jump the gun or wait till spring for it.. lol

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I like that subtle but still noticeable drop! Keep us updated on if it settles down further within a week or two.

Now the question for me is, jump the gun or wait till spring for it.. lol

Thats up to you, I had noone to help so it took me 7 hours, if someone helps it will go much faster.

Heres the link where I got them, If you live near this town you can save on shipping.

http://scionpartspeople.scionofpuyal...ring%20Springs

Here's their location http://scionpartspeople.scionofpuyallup.com/about

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

Thats up to you, I had noone to help so it took me 7 hours, if someone helps it will go much faster.

Heres the link where I got them, If you live near this town you can save on shipping.

http://scionpartspeople.scionofpuyal...ring%20Springs

Here's their location http://scionpartspeople.scionofpuyallup.com/about

Heh, it's less than an hour drive for me. Dunno if I want to tackle a spring install myself.. especially without a compressor. But thanks again for the link!