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#1 · (Edited)
Thought I'd begin an update thread of my own!

Bought a 2007 XLE in Jan. '11 with 39k miles.

Included Options
-Navigation with JBL Premium
-Heated leather seats
-Multi-function display
-Auto-dim mirror
-Moonroof
-Foglights
-Climate

Completed
-RK Sport lip kit
-19x9.5 +30 with Hankook V12 225/40
-D2 coilovers
-Dual Borla axle-back exhaust
-6000k/3000k lows/fogs
-Black housing headlights
-OEM SE grill
-OEM style spoiler
-OEM style LED taillights
-Black vinyl roof
-Tinted windows
-Black window trim
-Nokya yellow highbeams
-Shaved rear fenders
-Gold calipers
-Rays lug nuts
-In-channel window visors
-WeatherTech floor mats

Future Plans
-TBD


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#6 ·
Thanks! Ride's definitely stiffer, but haven't messed with the damping settings yet.

Oh wait, just saw you got d2 coils. in response to your thread, the stock camber should allow anywhere between 1.5-2 However, if i were you id just roll my guards so you dont get any camber wear.
Weird. I wonder why the shop techs told me it couldn't be done on the stock bolts then. Will get my fenders shaved next weekend. What do you mean by roll guards?

dang you got them coils pretty fast. Im not a huge fan of black wheels, but looks good nonetheless. Got any direct side shots?
Haha yeah couldn't wait. Typically, I'm not a fan of black wheels either, but I like these one. If I get bored of the look, I might powdercoat them bronze in the future. I added a side shot above...
 
#19 ·
Hahaha yeah I remember those pics...I know a place that will do a great job for under 5 bills. Can't wait to get that kit on, although I'm going to beat the shiiit out of the front lip I know it. May just do CF white wrap on the front lip from the get go with that in mind haha...we'll see.

lip kit ftw!!!! that is a sick wheel set up gotta slam camber and tuck on those D2's... how are they btw? idk anyone who has D2's on a camry
This weekend I should have it sitting pretty damn flush. Front has actually settled more since those pics--zero gap now. Private has D2 coils on his Cam. He said they were firm and he's not lying. I have it set about 7 clicks from max and I still feel the smallest bump. I pushed it a bit today around a corner and railed it no problem. So I guess so far :thumbsup:
 
#25 ·
AKM83,
Looking awsome all you need now is your G2 gold caliper paint. The RK kit sould look great once painted and on your car..looking forward to your results !!!!

Glenn
 
owns 2009 Toyota Camry SE
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#27 ·
Still debating...might just go ahead and paint it instead now. Does the kit come with gray 3M double sided tape and mounting kit?

If I get it painted, I'll have the shop install both pieces but using something other than the gray 3M because in the past it hasn't held for me. That, or I'll still do the CF wrap and mount using the 3M VHB tape...that will definitely hold it maybe too much if that's possible.
 
#28 ·
Hey if ur interested can sell u my se front and rear bumpers and lips in exchange for some cash and ur xle ones. Ur car reminds me of mine. Keep up the good work bro. Pm me if ur interested.
 
#40 ·
Thanks man, they're TE37 replicas, Varrstoen 2.2.2. Maybe one day real Volks...


damn i wanna blacken my headlights too
but it seems scary man
gotta use right sealant and shizzzzz. would rather do it with someone whos done it GOOD before haha.
my friend has done it, and apparently on the corolla he did it on was shocking
You can actually use the same factory sealant that's already on there. After pulling the housing apart and painting, you put everything back together and warm in the oven for a few mins and by that time the factory sealant is malleable again and you can press everything back together. I haven't had any leaks or condensation whatsoever. I'd give it a shot. Just make sure you tape off the chrome rings and highbeam housing!!