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Old 08-01-11, 10:08 AM
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So i had my car for a few month now and i finally bought everything i need to spice it up.

new upper control arm (bushing went bad)
Tein Lowering Springs .7" all the way around
8000k headlight ds2 bulb
8000k fog light hid kit
led license plate light
Greasable sway bar bushing kit front and rear .
led drl in the bumper w/ intg signal.

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mods in progress

Rear window mod
3m Carbon fiber interior wrap
20" wheels and tires
Black out front grill
Paint interior of headlight black.
air intake kit.
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Old 08-01-11, 12:44 PM
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Post more pics showing the upgrades please. Nice car btw.

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Old 08-03-11, 10:03 AM
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i will be finsihing up the mods by next sunday . waiting for suspension bushing to come in .
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Update***

HID Fog's And low beam installed
License plate led's installed.

Its in the shop today having the control arm installed and new springs. ( didnt end up adding the bushing . My oems are fine ) . Here is the before pics . will post the rest when i get it tonight. Plus i will black out the rear lights and sidemarkers some day this week.
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So i still dont have my car back my mechanic was backed up and my car wont be ready till tommorow. here are a few more teasers
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Old 08-08-11, 08:30 PM
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Are you using the original shocks? What year is your car?
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yes its an 04 with 54k miles. i had my mechanic check them out . he said they are in good condition .
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So i finally got my car back it was rainging yesterday but i managed to snap a few pics . i will upload more later .
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After the car is lowered, did you notice that the rear passenger has more gap than the rear driver side?
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Originally Posted by cyberlexus
After the car is lowered, did you notice that the rear passenger has more gap than the rear driver side?
no Why is that commen? I did notice a less harsher ride and my mechanic said it will go lower just wait 2 weeks for it to sag and then align it.
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