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Well now you did it. Here are some "pics of pics" of my '96 GTI. I promise I won't linger long...

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Spax adjustable coilover suspension- big cross-drilled brakes- stainless brake lines- 205/40ZR17's- stress bars- 260' cam/adjustable timing sprocket- exhaust- intake- custom chip- shortshift- debadged- ABT quad headlights- first gen 3 clear taillights imported into US :) - Momo wheel and stuff- and on and on and on...

It wasn't fast, but I could corner and brake so hard it would make you puke...:repuke: It was awesome.

I got pulled over on the NJ Turnpike once, and the officer computed my average speed... "Do you realize that you have averaged WELL OVER 100 MPH since the last toll plaza, SIR?" It went very bad after that... I loved that car, but thankfully I survived and grew up.

OK- sorry guys- back to the T4R stuff!!
 

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ANTMAN MOD #D1

I am the proud father of two little girls, 2 & 4. I promised my 4 yr old that I would put her picture of Daddy's truck on the "compuner" so everyone could see... I think she has some mods in her future. "ANTGIRL?"

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Just completed the Fog light modification with Antman's great write up. If I lived closer I would definitely buy you a beer. I can now remove my "illegal" DRL/Turn Signal lights. I was using a white Sylvania bulb in place of the amber to get the fog light only effect. Now I have the real thing!

BTW, love the photo above. With all of your successful write ups, I wouldn't be surprised to see someone apply green vinyl to the hood. LOL

Also does anyone know if you can remove the signal lamps/DRLs without removing the front bumper cover?
 
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Today I received my Spidertrax wheel spacers, and installed them. Just got back from a quick 5 mile test drive. I may be nuts ( I do cut into alot of new parts...) but the truck feels completely different now. I expected the slightly wider track to add a tiny bit of stability, and the truck does feel more planted in turns. Thing is, the straightline stability feels much improved- the wander is mostly gone. :) :) Anyone else experience this?

I figured this mod would be mostly for aesthetics, but it turns out to be a pleasant surprise! Truck does look much better too (pics soon).

One other note- I originally thought the price to be a little steep- around $220 for both sets shipped, but the quality is definitely there. I think the price is fair- you get what you pay for!
 
Antman said:
Today I received my Spidertrax wheel spacers, and installed them. Just got back from a quick 5 mile test drive. I may be nuts ( I do cut into alot of new parts...) but the truck feels completely different now. I expected the slightly wider track to add a tiny bit of stability, and the truck does feel more planted in turns. Thing is, the straightline stability feels much improved- the wander is mostly gone. :) :) Anyone else experience this?

I figured this mod would be mostly for aesthetics, but it turns out to be a pleasant surprise! Truck does look much better too (pics soon).

One other note- I originally thought the price to be a little steep- around $220 for both sets shipped, but the quality is definitely there. I think the price is fair- you get what you pay for!
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Awesome!! Thats great to hear. My lift and Spidertrax are being installed on monday.
 
Antman said:
. Thing is, the straightline stability feels much improved- the wander is mostly gone. :) :) Anyone else experience this?
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Yes, and I installed my Spidertraxx spacers before I put on new BFG A/T 285 tires, and the difference was night and day. The wander was more under control and it felt significantly more stable while cornering. Adding the tires solved all my wandering issues, and it looks awesome to boot.
 
Antman said:
Today I received my Spidertrax wheel spacers, and installed them. Just got back from a quick 5 mile test drive. I may be nuts ( I do cut into alot of new parts...) but the truck feels completely different now. I expected the slightly wider track to add a tiny bit of stability, and the truck does feel more planted in turns. Thing is, the straightline stability feels much improved- the wander is mostly gone. :) :) Anyone else experience this?

I figured this mod would be mostly for aesthetics, but it turns out to be a pleasant surprise! Truck does look much better too (pics soon).
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Would adding these spacers to an otherwise stock (toytech leveled) Limited do anything for the ride? :thumb3:
 
Mine is stock with Toytec spacers and rear airbags. I haven't changed springs or shocks- so your results should be the same!
 
Almost 6 months to the day since I took delivery of my 4Runner, and it looks like I will be getting a new windshield. On the way to Virginia yesterday, a rock hit the drivers side up near the roof causing a 1" crack. By the time I got home, it had grown to 12" (don't I wish, right?...)


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Anyway- this sucks! I already had a chip in almost the same spot from a few months back. Everyone in Virginia- STOP throwing rocks at me!!
 

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