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Old 04-11-05 | 05:30 PM
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hey looks great

did you install the tein youself ??

the drop looks perfect
Old 04-11-05 | 07:02 PM
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Car looks good L, nice and LOW!
Old 04-11-05 | 07:33 PM
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Thanks again for the comments. I did all the work myself. It was a fun 3 day project.
Old 04-12-05 | 08:12 PM
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Thanks again for the comments. I did all the work myself. It was a fun 3 day project.
i can imagine how much fun you must have had runnong all the wire for the EDFC

did you have trouble in any spots ??
Old 04-13-05 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
i can imagine how much fun you must have had runnong all the wire for the EDFC

did you have trouble in any spots ??
The toughest spot was under the steering wheel, and behind the dash board. Powering was also a tough, but nothing I can't handle
Old 04-13-05 | 07:55 AM
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Hey, I've just ordered Tein Fles + EDFC from Japan.

Where did you take your power from? I've already got my boost controller running from my cigarette lighter fuse.

Any tips for running the wires thru the car? What about a pic of where you mounted the EDFC unit?

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Old 04-13-05 | 09:05 AM
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As of now, I don't know where I want to mount the edfc, so it's just laying in the glove box. I got power from the radio power, behind the unit. I ran the wire through a rubber boot in the firewall. The rear I ran through the side, under the step panel that has a Lexus logo on it.
Old 04-13-05 | 09:09 AM
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Can you elaborate?

So you took the power from the radio - not the radio fuse in the fuse box? I normally jam a wire in there with the fuse.

How did you gain access to the step with the Lexus logo?

Thanks!
Old 04-13-05 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by yoshi
Can you elaborate?

So you took the power from the radio - not the radio fuse in the fuse box? I normally jam a wire in there with the fuse.

How did you gain access to the step with the Lexus logo?

Thanks!
Just pull up on the plastic step. I spliced the wire and cliped the edfc wire to the back of the radio. Straight into the plug.
Old 04-13-05 | 03:44 PM
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Looks Great.. I like the Color as well..
Old 04-14-05 | 02:45 AM
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Very nice drop and choice of mods!
Originally Posted by LStyle
No problem with hitting. It's a little harsh on city roads, but not too bad.
I also have the Tein Flex with EDFC and I also find the ride harsh on our frost fractured city roads.
Old 04-14-05 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Hameed
Very nice drop and choice of mods!

I also have the Tein Flex with EDFC and I also find the ride harsh on our frost fractured city roads.
Hopefully I can get use to it.
Old 04-14-05 | 07:51 AM
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Excellent! Congrats on doing all that work yourself - very impressive.

Looks GREAT.

About harshness, mine's on 14/16 for 'comfy' driving and it's fine. I have 6/8 for 'sporty' driving, and 0/0 for 'get out of my way' driving. Part of what might be making it seem harsh is the pillow mounts are a bit noisier over sudden bumps than the stock rubber mounts.
Old 04-14-05 | 08:08 AM
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nice job!!! is it me, or is the drop a little too much right now since the suspension still has to settlle?? i personally have NO GAP all around, and love the look, but if yours is that low before it settles, it may be a problem (anyone feel free to correct me if i am wrong)


also, you will get used to the harsh ride, but your passengers wont
Old 04-14-05 | 08:09 AM
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Yeah, that's alot of work and very impressive that you did it yourself.

The color of that car is absolutely stunning and I am in love with that drop.

Great job!!!!!!!


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