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Discussion in 'Lexus' started by Goldy, Oct 25, 2011.

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    Goldy Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys, I'm finally happy with the way the car looks, minus the front lip. I'm going to do exhaust and intake next, then back to suspension with sway bars and shocks. I want to get it lower.

    I never changed the camber after lowering it... I'd say 2 degrees rear, 3 front? Not very much. The front is lowered more, hence more noticeable - camber. But they are both negative for sure. I've got more pics if you click on my sig pic, but seems I didn't actually post one from straight back to show the camber.

    [IMG]

    And I'll keep it auto for now lol. This is a strong transmission and should be good for loads of boost. I'd go manual if I decided to go crazy HP and full out Supra swap.
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    Wow, yeah its way more than -1
    Added: Nov 29, 2011 12:17 AM
    And yeah, im not a big fan of the front lip either. Looks too bulky.
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    I would NOT have gone onto that sand to do this pic. I know you're not that low, but still. It's not a 60 dollar Corolla lip you're putting in danger. Also you mentioned the head and fog lights were new, but what about the front side markers? Did you change those previously?
    Added: Nov 29, 2011 1:00 AM
    That might be more than -1 but def not 3. The guys who think they are hellaflush just by putting lots of camber do like 3-4. This is still very reasonable. I say 2 at most, but hey I'm no expert. I like the lip though.
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    haha, well believe it or not, I haven't bottomed out or scraped on anything yet, and I've done some nasty driveways. I backed into the sand slowly and angled haha... but the shot was worth it. Besides, the shape of the gravel matches the front lip!

    Yes, the heads/fogs are new. The car came with orange sidemarkers. I replaced them with clear chrome ones, but I put a very light tint on them to blend them better (didn't like that Ebay chrome color). Now, I removed that tint and put a dark tint on. They almost disappear without sticking out as too black.

    Like I said, the camber is nothing special, just whatever stock+lowered it. There is definitely camber on it though, just the perfect amount IMO :) I'm definitely not an expert on it either haha, but I want it.
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    Yeah def looks good that's for sure.
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    Well I got my exhaust done this weekend.... finally has the tone it should have had stock. Not loud or bassy at all. Very smooth.

    [IMG]

    I've got a new front lip ordered, and coilovers are next.
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    Nice. What exhaust is that?
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    vid of it?
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    It's an HKS Dragger II.... no vid yet, I'm waiting for my intake and ECU add on to come in.... dang USPS.
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    Nice, hks is a great brand, i always liked the way the stock muffler looked i even looked for one at a junkyard so i could put on my old corolla cause they were pretty huge. Maybe You can sell it to someone on here or on a lexus forum and make some of it back.

    PS; i think the heat of the muffler is going to melt your rear lip, it did on my corolla even when it wasent touching but yours is.

    What brand coilovers you getting? And why are you ordering a new lip? The one you told me you had in your attic looks sick, why dont you just put that one on?
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    Thanks hummer.

    Actually, the exhaust isn't touching the lip, believe it or not lol. HKS is a great brand, and the exhaust fits perfectly without any adjustments, even in the lip. Both the lip and the exhaust I bought used, and both were burned hahaha.

    I thought the stock exhaust was "cool" but quickly changed my mind. This tip is twice as large as OEM, and way boss looking. The old exhaust was... old. And silent. Here's a comparison pic:
    [IMG]

    I'm getting BC suspension BR coilovers. They will be custom built with 14/12 spring rates and shorter shock bodies for an extreme drop.

    I never said I liked the lip in my attic... that's why it is in my attic and not on the car!
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    So you go through lips like i go through rim colors/rims.
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    i found some clips online of the exhaust but they all sound different. Most sound cool though
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    Goldy Well-Known Member

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    yeah, it is really hard to judge an exhaust by it's youtube videos. I'll have to make my own one day, after I get the intake on.
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    He's never been through any lips, if you know what I mean.
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    I know what you mean.
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    XeroedEffects Outta here.

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    Lol...When are you going to put out a video, I wanna hear it.
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    When my intake gets unlost and I actually get it.
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    XeroedEffects Outta here.

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    Completely missed that post xD
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    Actually! It is suddenly unlost! It should arrive today WOOT. I don't think I'll get any Christmas lights up on my house this year... too many car projects!
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    Awesome, can't wait to see it in action. And screw the house decorations, decorate your car! XD
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    Can you elaborate?
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    XeroedEffects Outta here.

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    He's talking about a vagina you retard.
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    Wow wow wow, like mack said, really ballsy for a newbie to be talking back to us home members like that, we dont throw around the "R" word unless its from us at you noobies. Ka peesh?
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    XeroedEffects Outta here.

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    Chill dude, I'm kidding.
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    Oh no you di'nt. *finger snap*
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    XeroedEffects Outta here.

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    ;)
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    Yes, a vagina.
    Added: Dec 10, 2011 12:03 AM
    Wow, gold got that and hummer didn't lol
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    LOL man. just LOL
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    I'm learning.
    Added: Dec 10, 2011 4:27 AM
    Jeez, now my thread is all jacked up :(

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