Josh Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Fitted these this evening (whilst the football was on, sorry to the footie fans ). The headlights and loom plugs/clips were a pain to keep getting on and off, but they work perfectly. Anyone that's fitted these noticed, if removing the extra bolt that points towards the middle of the bumper, that when fitted, they pull the bumper a bit and hang a few mm down at the front? Put some double sided sticky foam at the top and they sit perfectly now Sorry for the crappy pics, but it was about 10pm once I'd finished. Before; During; After; The mesh should be going in at the weekend if it's not raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 100% better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Loads better mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Finally Looks loads better now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 how long did it take you to do it and how much did the looms cost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 how long did it take you to do it and how much did the looms cost ? It took me about 3 hours, but I was messing about. If I did it again, I reckon it'd take about an hour and a half. Thanks to RA28 off here, I got connectors from eBay. So much cheaper than Toyota looms at £60 or whatever they cost. These only cost about £10 for all 4, but took about 2 weeks to come. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180654624349 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250900389651 I unplugged the drivers indicator, cut the plug off the indicator side then used connectors to join the bulbs' 4 wires to the 2 on there. Passenger side, there are no plugs so just snipped the wire and joined the new indicator with connectors to the wire. Luckily my Dad was about to give me the idea to use connectors rather than soldering. Somehow I always seem to burn myself or something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suprageek Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Get some facelift lights for the front now, look much better, v nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Looks much better Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 So much cheaper than Toyota looms at £60 or whatever they cost. Genuine only cost £28 for both looms and take 2 days to get. I just think you were being a cheap skate personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Genuine only cost £28 for both looms and take 2 days to get. I just think you were being a cheap skate personally Ah, I thought it was a lot more. And, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Big improvement Now get yourself some coilovers and lower your car Personally, I think it'll be a cracking looking car once it's lowered, as you've nice wheels, but they look lost at the minute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Big improvement Now get yourself some coilovers and lower your car Personally, I think it'll be a cracking looking car once it's lowered, as you've nice wheels, but they look lost at the minute! Definitely Lowered (probably just with Eibach springs) and maybe a 10mm spacer on the rear to push it out a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Definitely Lowered (probably just with Eibach springs) and maybe a 10mm spacer on the rear to push it out a bit It'll be perfect once that's done. I had eibach springs on my supra and recently on my m3 (daily), for me the ride is just too harsh. On anything but motorways it ruins the ride quality. It made the supra quite a bit more skittish and unsettled on B roads aswell and took away my confidence in the car. I got a set of BC coilovers instead. They are a budget coilover, but a big improvement. Food for thought perhaps Josh! Ill have a look tomorrow to see if my mate has my springs in his shed still. They're no good to me, so you can have them if they're still around (just cover postage). I'll find out for you tomorrow. Will do you until you get money together for coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 It'll be perfect once that's done. I had eibach springs on my supra and recently on my m3 (daily), for me the ride is just too harsh. On anything but motorways it ruins the ride quality. It made the supra quite a bit more skittish and unsettled on B roads aswell and took away my confidence in the car. I got a set of BC coilovers instead. They are a budget coilover, but a big improvement. Food for thought perhaps Josh! Ill have a look tomorrow to see if my mate has my springs in his shed still. They're no good to me, so you can have them if they're still around (just cover postage). I'll find out for you tomorrow. Will do you until you get money together for coilovers Thanks for the advice and the offer If you could check then let me know, that would be great! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Genuine only cost £28 for both looms and take 2 days to get. I just think you were being a cheap skate personally I paid £53 inc vat for just the looms in 2011... Where did you get the £28 price from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Massive improvement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Looks so much better, such a small change has brought the car right up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 The man he give a Two Thumbs Up :thumbs: Looks much better dude, good move!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Looks awesome josh, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Told you that this needed done. Marc, take note and get rid of the blobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks all. Should transform the front end once the mesh is fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I paid £53 inc vat for just the looms in 2011... Where did you get the £28 price from? My Toyota dealer... Would you like to see the reciept as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 How long?! 3 hours lol! its a 20 minute job, but looks loads better mate, nice one:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Looks much better Josh. 3 hours well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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