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Forum: Suspension 04-04-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,788
Posted By ramrat1
trd springs come with alignment specs. If...

trd springs come with alignment specs.

If you go to the second to last page of the install pdf. On the bottom is the specs.

http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PTR11-52081inst.pdf
Forum: Photos/Videos/Media 09-14-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 842
Views: 1,230,856
Posted By ramrat1
http://www.scionxdforum.com/forum/picture.php?albu...

http://www.scionxdforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=51&pictureid=450
http://www.scionxdforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=51&pictureid=449...
Forum: Suspension 09-14-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,818
Posted By ramrat1
i have the same gap with trd struts and springs. ...

i have the same gap with trd struts and springs. I had though the shorter struts may eliminate the gap but I just checked and same gap.
Forum: General Discussion 09-08-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,942
Posted By ramrat1
One thing I forgot to mention. I kept an eye out...

One thing I forgot to mention. I kept an eye out for Scions and there were very few in on my trip

I saw a total of:
3 TC's
1 Xb newer style 1 xb older style
1 Xd - red with large dent in front...
Forum: General Discussion 09-08-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,942
Posted By ramrat1
Was sure nice to see 40+ mpg for sure. I knew the...

Was sure nice to see 40+ mpg for sure. I knew the car was capable of getting it but have not seen it with my trips before. I will have to try driving slower here locally to see what i can get.
...
Forum: General Discussion 09-07-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,942
Posted By ramrat1
MPG observations after long trip

I just took a very long trip (3770 miles) and had some interesting observations in mpg. (mpg was from full tanks driving at those speeds). MPG were from display not calculated.

Driving regularly...
Forum: General Discussion 08-21-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,081
Posted By ramrat1
To me it looks like defective and frozen caliper....

To me it looks like defective and frozen caliper. I'm surprised the car didn't pull to one side (left) when the brakes were applied.

IMO would put everything back together and bring it into the...
Forum: Exterior 07-31-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 68,729
Posted By ramrat1
I saw both and my preference was the V2. I liked...

I saw both and my preference was the V2. I liked the open amber area better. Pic of my car with V2. Either one though imo makes the car stand out more and gets rid of the chrome headlights which I...
Forum: Off Topic 07-26-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,899
Posted By ramrat1
i got the 09 RS2 and my scion has been reliable....

i got the 09 RS2 and my scion has been reliable. I have 5k miles on it so far.
Forum: Suspension 07-24-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,535
Posted By ramrat1
interesting all cars are little lower on the left...

interesting all cars are little lower on the left and higher on the right side.

Dealer wanted to install camber bolts but for a tune of 243 which they said includes another alignment but the bolts...
Forum: Suspension 07-24-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,535
Posted By ramrat1
excellent thank you both TexXBox and Cylone_xD...

excellent thank you both TexXBox and Cylone_xD for your replies. I was debating pulling things apart this weekend second guessing my install but you have put my mind at ease... And yes - most of...
Forum: Suspension 07-23-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,535
Posted By ramrat1
trd springs - did I intall the front incorrectly?

I brought my xd to the dealership today to get an alignment. I had brought it to another place before and that shop did nothing. Car feels good and solidly planted after the alignment but I had one...
Forum: Suspension 07-14-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,638
Posted By ramrat1
thanks for the tip. I actually found whiteline...

thanks for the tip. I actually found whiteline coil silencers but paid an arm and a leg for shipping (should have read the shipping details more closely). So far it cured the problem. Nice and quiet.
Forum: Suspension 07-07-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,638
Posted By ramrat1
exactly what i was thinking thanks resolve!

exactly what i was thinking thanks resolve!
Forum: Suspension 07-07-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,638
Posted By ramrat1
trd rear spring tapping noises

I think it may be normal but I wanted to check with everyone who has installed lowering springs.

I hear a tap tap in the rear of the xd when going over rough roads.

I see that some spring...
Forum: Suspension 07-02-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,662
Posted By ramrat1
Has anyone installed these shims? If so which...

Has anyone installed these shims? If so which ones did you go with? I did search on the web and found realcamber.com from this thread http://www.scionxdforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=679&page=3...
Forum: Suspension 07-01-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,662
Posted By ramrat1
I did a search again and apparently trd...

I did a search again and apparently trd instructions has new alignment specs for the spring

actual left Actual Right trd specs
front total toe .06 .08 1.4 +/- 2.0mm (.06 +/- .08in)
rack...
Forum: Suspension 07-01-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,662
Posted By ramrat1
Rear Alignment - total toe out of spec

I completed the install with the helpful instructions provided. Its interesting how 1.5 inch drop can make the car from feeling high to feeling much lower to the ground.

I let the car sit for a...
Forum: Suspension 06-13-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,573
Posted By ramrat1
Thanks resolve for the detailed instructions! ...

Thanks resolve for the detailed instructions! Hopefully I will have time soon to get this done.

One question. Do you know what we should torque the windshield bolt to when reinstalling it or just...
Forum: Suspension 06-11-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,573
Posted By ramrat1
hi Resolve I am going with TRD springs on regular...

hi Resolve I am going with TRD springs on regular shocks for right now.Would have liked to put trd struts / shocks on as well but that will be for another time.

Thanks I will look forward to the...
Forum: Suspension 06-11-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,573
Posted By ramrat1
excellent thanks for the explanation. So its...

excellent thanks for the explanation. So its different from others I have done (240sx and Chrysler minivan).

Thanks for the tool tip. I would have had to buy the offset wrench and the tool you...
Forum: Suspension 06-11-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,573
Posted By ramrat1
spring install question

in the instructions for installing the trd springs it shows to use a 6mm allen wrench and hold the center rod in place and loosen the nut with a deep offset wrench - but not to remove the nut.

My...
Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2010, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,229
Posted By ramrat1
those look very nice. Does your rear seat still...

those look very nice. Does your rear seat still fold flat with the covers?
Forum: Off Topic 04-22-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 44,526
Posted By ramrat1
Thats to bad. I was hoping they would come out...

Thats to bad. I was hoping they would come out with the 3d version for regular tv's. Guess I will wait for the regular copy to come out in redbox as well.

Thanks for the info on the 3d version.
Forum: Off Topic 04-22-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 44,526
Posted By ramrat1
they are sure trying to milk the money with 3...

they are sure trying to milk the money with 3 different releases of the Avatar dvd.
This one being bare bones version. Later this year full multi disk version (without 3d). And then finally the 3d...
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