Need a "Mild" Drop

[Billiam]

Originally Posted by toy_toronto

....However, I think once the wiring (harness, relays, etc.) are installed the lamps seem easy enough to swap so there really is no reason to NOT have 2 sets of them...

Oh yes...once the wiring is in place, you can plug-and-play what ever lamp you want. I just wish someone made a decent bezel for the '09+ Hatch...but nothing yet. The dealer is our best option.

Tons of options on ebay. Here's an example of a smoked lamp. ---> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

Lots more here. ---> http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

[StragglerX]

ur car look awesome!..i need to grow a pair too and just get those trd red springs. just got my trd swaybar yesterday, installed in 30 mins with no challenge and i'm ready for another upgrade hopefully next weekend. i'm doing all mine with trds coz i like d red accent around d car. update us with d ride quality and if u encounter any rubbings.

[toy_toronto]

Originally Posted by Billiam

Oh yes...once the wiring is in place, you can plug-and-play what ever lamp you want. I just wish someone made a decent bezel for the '09+ Hatch...but nothing yet. The dealer is our best option.

Tons of options on ebay. Here's an example of a smoked lamp. ---> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

Lots more here. ---> http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

Thanks for the links. Now I've got my eye on a pair of those white halo projector fog lights -- wow.

Originally Posted by StragglerX

ur car look awesome!..i need to grow a pair too and just get those trd red springs. just got my trd swaybar yesterday, installed in 30 mins with no challenge and i'm ready for another upgrade hopefully next weekend. i'm doing all mine with trds coz i like d red accent around d car. update us with d ride quality and if u encounter any rubbings.

. Thanks, you really should go for it. It wasn't hard at all as long as you have the right tools.

I was going to go with TRDs but I was really looking for the least amount of drop. It turned out the drop is actually almost 1.5" (measured fender to center of wheels, 15" before and now down to ~13.5").

I'm quite happy with it lowered, stance and the ride feel. I doubt I'll have rubbing issues since there's still quite a bit of clearance left between my fender and wheels plus my rims are ET +40. In fact I went with my 3 coworkers for lunch last week (ave. weight is 170lbs/person) and still had room between the fenders/tires.

Anyway, today turned out to be another beautiful afternoon in the city. And while browsing through the forums I came accross this meteorite metallic yarii. So I thought I got some free time... why not give it a shot? So I took a trip down to my local HD to pickup weatherstripping and spent about 2 hours on the car this afternoon. Initially I thought it would look cheap but on the contrary it does NOT look 'ghetto' at all.

Here's what I got and I think I will be keeping it for a little while :)



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