My Micro Image shopping spree

[Brian]

Picked a couple of parts from Micro Image yesterday. Trd V4 lip kit,
Tanabe NF210 springs, rear disc brake conversion, and SSR Type
C 16x7 +42 bronze wheels with center caps. Going today
to get some price quotes for the paint and install of the lip kit. Thanks
again to Garm for providing great products and service. Also got my lug
nuts today and on the way are my tires, HID kit and Lexus IS-F shift knob

[m911gt]

wow! Cali has so many hot Yarii it's insane!

[custom Lftback]

Wow! congrats! :clap:
can't wait to see what the finished product will look like.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

whats in the last picture?

[ChinoCharles]

Oh man. KL, I'd be scared if I were you. :laugh:

[Brian]

whats in the last picture?

That's the lug nuts. They're internal drive with caps.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Oh man. KL, I'd be scared if I were you. :laugh:

LOL. I hate being broke! But yeah, can't wait to see the kit on. I was suppose to get that front lip! :laugh:

[ChinoCharles]

Something tells me you'll be shaking the money tree pending some pics.

Brian, you'll have one of the nicer sedans around when all is said and done. Uber rare kit, super sexy wheels, rear discs... yeah. Awesome.

Only thing I would have done differently is went with the DF's over the NF's. Go low or go home. :smile:

[Brian]

LOL. I hate being broke! But yeah, can't wait to see the kit on. I was suppose to get that front lip! :laugh:

I got a quote from 1 shop and it'll be 900 and take a week to a week and a half. Still looking around though.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

is the rear disc kit the same as the liftback for 900 bucks?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I got a quote from 1 shop and it'll be 900 and take a week to a week and a half. Still looking around though.

I learned my lesson from having the Vios spoiler and mesh grill painted at a shop. When I get this lip (or if Garm gets the Aeroklas kit), I'm painting it myself all for just 50 bucks, oppose to paying near $200. That 50 bucks should include primer, 1EO paint matched paint, and clear coat. The only thing I gotta worry about is not sanding it down properly.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Something tells me you'll be shaking the money tree pending some pics.

I may be earning 80% of that of a nurse this summer, so I'll be working my @$$ and get some dough. First things I'm going for are probably the rear sway bar and a lip kit.

[Brian]

Something tells me you'll be shaking the money tree pending some pics.

Brian, you'll have one of the nicer sedans around when all is said and done. Uber rare kit, super sexy wheels, rear discs... yeah. Awesome.

Only thing I would have done differently is went with the DF's over the NF's. Go low or go home. :smile:

The NF's are only temporary. I wanna see how the drop looks with the wheels and lip kit then I'll make my decision
if I wanna change to the DF's or coilovers.

[Brian]

is the rear disc kit the same as the liftback for 900 bucks?

Yes

[Brian]

I learned my lesson from having the Vios spoiler and mesh grill painted at a shop. When I get this lip (or if Garm gets the Aeroklas kit), I'm painting it myself all for just 50 bucks, oppose to paying near $200. That 50 bucks should include primer, 1EO paint matched paint, and clear coat. The only thing I gotta worry about is not sanding it down properly.

I was gonna paint it myself but I don't have the time or space to do it. So I'm just
gonna get it painted and installed with a warranty. I still have my
grille to paint too which I can do myself.

[Pitt Yaris]

How much did all that run ya? lol

[johnnypaseo]

i love those wheels

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I was gonna paint it myself but I don't have the time or space to do it. So I'm just
gonna get it painted and installed with a warranty. I still have my
grille to paint too which I can do myself.

hehehe, yeah, space can be an issue, and time surely is. I don't have the time (or the money for a kit) right now, but I have my housemate's garage for space (he painted his 240 and his friend's Tacoma) in it.

[LtNoogie]

Welcome to the poorhouse. j/k

[Gideon]

Where'd you get those lugs?

I'm looking for a reputable dealer to pick up some Volk lugs.

[LEGATO``]

mmm wow
you wanna share share the wealth and get me some nf's? :D :D
haha jk

[Brian]

How much did all that run ya? lol

Everything was about $3500 and that includes the parts I haven't received yet.

[Brian]

Where'd you get those lugs?

I'm looking for a reputable dealer to pick up some Volk lugs.

I got them from evasivemotorsports.com. They were $257.

[Brian]

mmm wow
you wanna share share the wealth and get me some nf's? :D :D
haha jk

Its's my tax return. $8000 refund. Too bad I'm not gonna get the $2000 refund from CA anytime soon.

[PETERPOOP]

wow, no messing around with you. that's what i like to see. SSRs FTW!

[tuckevalastin]

WOWWW that's going to be one hell of a sedan soon

[Brian]

wow, no messing around with you. that's what i like to see. SSRs FTW!

Yeah, I've wanted these wheels for a while now.

[yarisugi]

Is Garm the only person doing well in this economy?

Can't wait to see everything on, Brian!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Is Garm the only person doing well in this economy?

Can't wait to see everything on, Brian!

hahahaha, he might be getting more business from me too, depending on if I can get this position at the hospital.

[SilverBack]

Nice rear disc! Now that's something should be standard.

How much did you pay for everything?

[eTiMaGo]

awesome, nice to see more sedans getting some love :smile:

[id3379]

those rear discs are dope.

[id3379]

Nice rear disc! Now that's something should be standard.

How much did you pay for everything?

"Everything was about $3500 and that includes the parts I haven't received yet. "

[Brian]

awesome, nice to see more sedans getting some love :smile:

I'll be using your DIY for the brakes Thomas.

[eTiMaGo]

heheh cool, feel free to add your own details, my writeup was very basic!

[rningonfumes]

Damn Brian!...I should get going with my taxes!

[KCALB SIRAY]

I learned my lesson from having the Vios spoiler and mesh grill painted at a shop. When I get this lip (or if Garm gets the Aeroklas kit), I'm painting it myself all for just 50 bucks, oppose to paying near $200. That 50 bucks should include primer, 1EO paint matched paint, and clear coat. The only thing I gotta worry about is not sanding it down properly.

don't forget the flex additive

[blacksandiegovitz]

Good buy man ! Where do you stay in san diego , I haven't seen your car around , you cant miss my car . Im planning on getting that rear disc conversion from Garm too .

[cali yaris]

Brian,

Glad you are happy with all the parts. I am very sorry I couldn't be at the shop to meet you and see you off with them -- I think I was dropping my Yaris off at Art's shop that day.

Notable: Brian fit ALL OF THAT into his car to take home -- Yaris FTW!

I appreciate the business very much - it's a super thin margin for car parts, but if the rent for the shop gets paid, I can keep it going.

Another shipment from Thailand on Monday -- some new stuff for you guys.

Thanks again Brian - your car is going to rock!

[jclo3313]

Dude I'm jealous. Very cool choices.

[Brian]

Good buy man ! Where do you stay in san diego , I haven't seen your car around , you cant miss my car . Im planning on getting that rear disc conversion from Garm too .

I live in east county

[Brian]

Brian,

Glad you are happy with all the parts. I am very sorry I couldn't be at the shop to meet you and see you off with them -- I think I was dropping my Yaris off at Art's shop that day.

Notable: Brian fit ALL OF THAT into his car to take home -- Yaris FTW!

I appreciate the business very much - it's a super thin margin for car parts, but if the rent for the shop gets paid, I can keep it going.

Another shipment from Thailand on Monday -- some new stuff for you guys.

Thanks again Brian - your car is going to rock!

I wanted to buy some more parts when I was there but I don't think I could fit anything else.
I should be taking my car to the body shop this week for the lip kit. I thought I saw some new
sedan taillights at your shop but didn't take a good look. I hope you're getting more of the UR
braces in. Installed my 5000k HID kit today from xenon vision. Will post pics later.

[blacksandiegovitz]

I live in east county

Me too , el cajon bro . When are you installing the rear disc brake conversion ? I'm getting the same kit and wouldn't mind helping you with the install .

[cali yaris]

yes new tails for the sedan, pics going up tonight, and ONE set of custom projector headlights

[Kaotic Lazagna]

yes new tails for the sedan, pics going up tonight, and ONE set of custom projector headlights

OMG! What are the prices for each, Garm?

[Brian]

Me too , el cajon bro . When are you installing the rear disc brake conversion ? I'm getting the same kit and wouldn't mind helping you with the install .

I'm in lakeside. I'm gonna install the brakes after I get the lip kit installed. I will
probably do it at my brother's house in Moreno Valley because I can't do it at my
apartment. I'm surprised I haven't seen your car around.

[Brian]

yes new tails for the sedan, pics going up tonight, and ONE set of custom projector headlights

Too bad you were gone when I got there we could've done a test fit on my car. I want
those headlights.

[Brian]

Installed my HID kit sunday and the wheels today. Here's some pics. Gonna take my car to the body
shop tomorrow for the lip kit.

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

those wheels are HOT on that color....

[eii]

Cooooooooooooooool! Rear disc mod is seriously awesome stuff!

[Brian]

Looks like I'll be doing all the prep work, painting, and installing of the lip kit myself.
Body shop are just gonna be to expensive and take too long. The front and rear lips
will be easy but the side skirts need to be straightened out which is gonna require
some fiberglass work. I may or may not use the side skirts. Haven't decided yet. Also
the edges of all the pieces need to be smoothed out. The kit is still very good quality
though just a lot of prep work to be done. As for the rear disc brake conversion and lowering
springs, I will try to one of them done this weekend.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looks like I'll be doing all the prep work, painting, and installing of the lip kit myself.
Body shop are just gonna be to expensive and take too long. The front and rear lips
will be easy but the side skirts need to be straightened out which is gonna require
some fiberglass work. I may or may not use the side skirts. Haven't decided yet. Also
the edges of all the pieces need to be smoothed out. The kit is still very good quality
though just a lot of prep work to be done. As for the rear disc brake conversion and lowering
springs, I will try to one of them done this weekend.

Yeah, the side skirts have to be cut the ends where the 90 degree part is to fit properly. I don't think it'll be too bad.

[SMALLNUMBERS]

yes new tails for the sedan, pics going up tonight, and ONE set of custom projector headlights

Ooooh, i wanna see those custom projectors... that's my next mod. :drool:

[Brian]

Yeah, the side skirts have to be cut the ends where the 90 degree part is to fit properly. I don't think it'll be too bad.

Gonna order some fibergass and all the materials I'm gonna need for the prep work tonight.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Gonna order some fibergass and all the materials I'm gonna need for the prep work tonight.

Is it that much worse than when we "test fitted" them on my sedan? They didn't appear to look like they needed all that work.

[Brian]

Is it that much worse than when we "test fitted" them on my sedan? They didn't appear to look like they needed all that work.

Most of the work is around the edges. They need to be smoothed out and some bondo to fill in a couple of low spots.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Most of the work is around the edges. They need to be smoothed out and some bondo to fill in a couple of low spots.

Oh, I expected the smoothing out, but I didn't notice any low spots. Anyway, show us the finished product when it's done. :wink:

[Pitt Yaris]

Any after pics with the kit yet?

[Pitt Yaris]

I wanna get nf210's, window tint, wheels, and a body kit. I guess the other three should come before body kit. Def waiting to see pics of it on the ride.

[Pitt Yaris]

TTT for pics.