Round 2: 2004 Rio Yellow Build
02-18-2014, 10:39 AM
#21
Why thank you, everyone! I'm starting to get the hang of using this site as it's not built like the other ones I've frequented.
I actually already rolled my fenders over the last few days. Front wheels are back on the 15MM spacers too...today I'll relocate rear tab and cut that out too...move back to 20MM rears.
Again, thank you all for the comments.
I actually already rolled my fenders over the last few days. Front wheels are back on the 15MM spacers too...today I'll relocate rear tab and cut that out too...move back to 20MM rears.
Again, thank you all for the comments.
Keep it simple.
02-18-2014, 11:57 AM
#23
Fully intend on it, sir! Thank you!
I actually currently have both. The TL has long since become worth more to me than market value would ever pay me. I'd need KBB price in excellent condition and 1 bucket of sweat, 1 bucket of tears and 1 bucket of lightly diluted blood to consider ever getting rid of her.
Plus, I'm 35...that'll be my good family car when the time comes, shortly.
Here's one of her at an Acurazine meet 2 weeks ago...particularly proud of this shot!
I actually currently have both. The TL has long since become worth more to me than market value would ever pay me. I'd need KBB price in excellent condition and 1 bucket of sweat, 1 bucket of tears and 1 bucket of lightly diluted blood to consider ever getting rid of her.
Plus, I'm 35...that'll be my good family car when the time comes, shortly.
Here's one of her at an Acurazine meet 2 weeks ago...particularly proud of this shot!
02-18-2014, 01:20 PM
#24
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Very nice!
02-20-2014, 04:12 PM
#26
You've got such a clean S -- literally and figuratively. If I could change one thing with the car, it would be the height. It is too low now with the coilovers; I thought the drop the Espilers gave was ideal, but that's just my opinion, which ultimately shouldn't matter because after all, it's your car. Also, I wish you hadn't sold your hardtop! Your car looked so good with it, but top down is nice, too. By the way, your TL is sick. Probably one of the best executed TLs I have seen. You should post more pictures of it.
02-21-2014, 04:42 AM
#27
What a well thought out post, man...thank you!
LOL, if you think THAT'S low you should have seen how slammed the front was when I had zero idea what setting to start at
Seriously though, I have just zero gap between tires and fender, which is what I visually like and I clear all the speed bumps at my house...I am still dialing it in though, I may go up slightly...the ride is much smoother though, so no regrets. About the hard top, I agree, sometimes I wish I hadn't sold it, but honestly, it was just going to sit and take up space...even today, taking the TL after 3 days in the S I felt constricted with just a sun roof. It's easy to get used to driving everywhere with top down! Especially in Florida...it was too much money to leave on the table (or in my case, sitting under a sheet in the garage).
I still love my baby though, the TL, so thanks for that.
LOL, if you think THAT'S low you should have seen how slammed the front was when I had zero idea what setting to start at
Seriously though, I have just zero gap between tires and fender, which is what I visually like and I clear all the speed bumps at my house...I am still dialing it in though, I may go up slightly...the ride is much smoother though, so no regrets. About the hard top, I agree, sometimes I wish I hadn't sold it, but honestly, it was just going to sit and take up space...even today, taking the TL after 3 days in the S I felt constricted with just a sun roof. It's easy to get used to driving everywhere with top down! Especially in Florida...it was too much money to leave on the table (or in my case, sitting under a sheet in the garage). I still love my baby though, the TL, so thanks for that.
02-21-2014, 09:10 AM
#28
I agree with the comments about the ride height and the TL 
The S is super clean regardless but I don't like the look nor could I drive a car that low around here or on track. TL is gorgeous as well. Very tasteful!
The S is super clean regardless but I don't like the look nor could I drive a car that low around here or on track. TL is gorgeous as well. Very tasteful!
02-21-2014, 10:40 AM
#29
Why thank you!
really? It's funny...I guess seeing a lot of other cars being SLAMMED makes me feel like I didn't even really go that low. I was literally 24 and 3/8 to 5/8" front and rear fender to ground and I'm basically 24 FTG now.
That said, I don't rub at all and Florida roads are pretty forgiving. We'll see...maybe I'll raise it slightly. I like how it perfectly centers the wheels in the well and makes the 17's look like a MUCH bigger spoked wheel by being low.
really? It's funny...I guess seeing a lot of other cars being SLAMMED makes me feel like I didn't even really go that low. I was literally 24 and 3/8 to 5/8" front and rear fender to ground and I'm basically 24 FTG now.
That said, I don't rub at all and Florida roads are pretty forgiving. We'll see...maybe I'll raise it slightly. I like how it perfectly centers the wheels in the well and makes the 17's look like a MUCH bigger spoked wheel by being low.