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Old 05-16-2017, 06:53 PM   #15597
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that looks pretty nice. ride height is even front and back? how is it for dd?
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Old 05-16-2017, 07:13 PM   #15598
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did you do it yourself? if so was it difficult/a pain in the ass?
I tried. Was too hard with just 2 jack stands and 1 jack. Took it to a shop and they did it.

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Old 05-16-2017, 09:44 PM   #15599
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did you do it yourself? if so was it difficult/a pain in the ass?
I've done them on both my twins. It is pretty simple, just follow the instructions where you need to brace the sub-frame/diff or whatever.

Hardest part for me was getting the rear sub-frame bolts to thread in straight , when putting them back in.
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Old 05-16-2017, 09:51 PM   #15600
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Got my Weather Tech mats today and dropped them in. They fit quite good and they look nice.
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Old 05-16-2017, 09:53 PM   #15601
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Not today, but got my Ft86speedfactory V1 resonated catback installed. Sounds way better than that sucky track pipe that the last guy had on it...

But, more importantly and actually today, 700 mile road trip to the California coast! Lots of highway 1 and forest road goodness. Gave her a bath after the interstate and thrashed her on the curves. If I'm not in it (which I find every excuse to be), I can't stop looking at it and taking pictures of it!
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Old 05-16-2017, 10:38 PM   #15602
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that looks pretty nice. ride height is even front and back? how is it for dd?
Ride height is pretty even, one of the reasons why I went with Hotchkis over Eibach/TRD springs. Ride quality is barely stiffer than the stock 2017 suspension and I drive it daily.
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Old 05-17-2017, 01:53 AM   #15603
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Not today, but got my Ft86speedfactory V1 resonated catback installed. Sounds way better than that sucky track pipe that the last guy had on it...

But, more importantly and actually today, 700 mile road trip to the California coast! Lots of highway 1 and forest road goodness. Gave her a bath after the interstate and thrashed her on the curves. If I'm not in it (which I find every excuse to be), I can't stop looking at it and taking pictures of it!
One of the most beautiful drives in Cali...and fun too !!!
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Old 05-17-2017, 11:43 AM   #15604
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Ride height is pretty even, one of the reasons why I went with Hotchkis over Eibach/TRD springs. Ride quality is barely stiffer than the stock 2017 suspension and I drive it daily.
okay thanks for the info. im trying to avoid the saggy butt look lol
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simple steering wheel controls

really wanted a steering wheel controller for my music (from my phone)



bluetooth remote for phones. no wiring required.


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Old 05-17-2017, 02:53 PM   #15606
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Is it just pressure holding it in place?
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Old 05-17-2017, 03:25 PM   #15607
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Is it just pressure holding it in place?

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Old 05-17-2017, 04:07 PM   #15608
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You might want to glue it into place.

If you get in an accident, that could come flying out and either hit you, or hit the airbag and damage it. In either event there would likely be damage to you that could have otherwise been easily mitigated.
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You might want to glue it into place.



If you get in an accident, that could come flying out and either hit you, or hit the airbag and damage it. In either event there would likely be damage to you that could have otherwise been easily mitigated.


it is quite a tight fit and wont be flying out for any reason. it is also not in the way of the airbag what so ever.


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it is quite a tight fit and wont be flying out for any reason. it is also not in the way of the airbag what so ever.


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I'm not saying you need to glue it because I don't think it weighs enough to do damage but you under estimate the G forces of an accident. Even factory mounted things will come flying out in a substantial impact.
I was broadsided and as if in slow motion I saw all kinds of things flying around,
things like dome lights, cigarette lighters, phone charging cords (previously plugged in) , Altoids, etc......
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