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01-11-2007, 05:08 AM | #37 |
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I personally would not touch Pedders or Kings even if they were the last springs on Earth... How many hours do you think they put in for a specific car in R&D?? They cannot tell me they do at least a couple of hundred hours of testing of every single car to develop such a product that affects the safety of the vehicle.
I can tell you of a friend who've gone from Kings to TRD sportivo suspension kit and shaved over 3 seconds at Wakefield. If you are going to something, do it properly or don't do it at all. |
01-11-2007, 08:53 AM | #38 |
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for me Tanabe springs are working and looking really good
I don't thank that pedderes are the same but I hadn't test them so it is not fair to judge |
01-13-2007, 06:45 AM | #39 | |
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I guess, you guys are right, buy Tanabes or whatever from ebay then have it installed yourself, or find a mate who can do it for you cheaply... |
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01-13-2007, 09:57 AM | #40 |
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I have the tanabe and I absolutly recommend them
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01-14-2007, 01:41 AM | #41 |
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01-14-2007, 06:23 AM | #42 |
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tanabe works well with the factory sus system
but if u change to TRD it will be even better |
01-14-2007, 11:11 AM | #43 |
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Hey guys ~
It was really good reading your entries ~ I was planning to pay $460 to have King's lowering springs installed with the installation fee ~ You guys reminded me of eBay ~ I have no money ATM and I need to do Tinting as well ~ So I wasn't ready to pay $460 ~ I think I might know a mate who can do it for me for cheap ~ Tanabe's good? or TRD springs? I just want good springs at a good price and I want no MORE than 40mm drop......I have a YRX......anymore drop and I will scratch her ~ I'm a girl so I don't even PLAN on installing the springs myself but I do know about cars and what I'm doing......that's all I can be sure about ~ I even be able to install myself but I just don't have the money to buy kits and probably no time either ~ Any suggestions on the spring brand and models ~ Thanks ~ BTW......what do you guys say about Fabric Protection and Paint Protection......good/worth the money or waste of money? Need lots of suggestions please ~ Thanks ~ Jaspie ~ |
01-14-2007, 03:13 PM | #44 |
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Springs alone.. I wouldn't recommend unless all you plan to do is cruise down the streets at walking pace. I don't recommend it as the shocks will not have enough control over the springs leaving you bob up and down mid corner. As I said, do it once, do it right. Just do the tinting first. Worry about the others later. Tinting will at least cool you down and stop UV rays going in the car (and you).
As for fabric protection, go to the supermarket and buy a few cans of scotchguard. I think when I last bought some, it was like $18/can. It's no different to scotchguarding your sofas etc. Paint protection. Just wax it. In the industry, we call it the "Ming and Sting" (Ming being the "protection" company's name). See bird droppings, just rinse it off as soon as you can. |
01-14-2007, 04:33 PM | #45 |
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I did the paint protection @ the dealer
but what is "fabric protection"? |
01-14-2007, 06:25 PM | #46 |
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Fabric protection.. aka scotchguard.
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01-15-2007, 09:54 AM | #47 |
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I don't understand really
I'm not a native speaker |
01-15-2007, 10:02 AM | #48 | |
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I don't do waxing.....I don't know how ~ Maybe I do......but no time as of yet ~ Jaspie ~ |
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01-15-2007, 12:35 PM | #49 |
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Well, for something that cost $40 max to do fabric protection (not that you need it anyway unless you have slobs in the car), I don't see why you have to do it.
Paint protection I don't even believe in that stuff. The car has had some work getting it right.. what makes the Ming and Sting products better than Toyota? Tinting... you can get that done at a proper place. There are different grades of 3M film. |
01-15-2007, 11:37 PM | #50 | |
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Wax.....I'll spend some money buy the accessories and stuff to wax the car ~ Will be spending around $285 for tinting ~ Going in on Saturday to look at the different films ~ ^_^ ~ Thanks for convincing me not to waste uneccessary money ~ The "extra" money I save will go towards my lowering springs ~ Jaspie ~ |
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01-15-2007, 11:50 PM | #51 |
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Lowering can always come later. Tinting is also like putting sunscreen. :)
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01-16-2007, 02:51 AM | #52 |
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01-16-2007, 04:34 AM | #53 |
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I suggest the tinting first also
lowering can be delayed |
01-21-2007, 07:09 PM | #54 |
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Yes tinting is the way to go....lowering can cum 2nd...
though i suggest get the darkest legal tint. Though my mum didnt consult me when tinting...she just went for it and didnt even tell me about it. But i would get 25% on the sides, i dont know about front and back since i believe australia banned tinting in da front and back?? only the brow can be done??
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