2006 Flint Mica tC

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

Let me know what you think of my tC

[Jeff31384]

Looks good. I have an 06 FM tC as well. I put some pics up as soon as I get my new camara.

[navylife59]

Looks like a good start. Ya need to dump that boat achor amp and get a smaller Class D amp. That way you can hide in under the rear deck. Stay with your current sub enclosure though. It is a smarter way to bump the trunk and leave easy access to your cargo area when you need it.

What happened to your cowling? Did you paint your wheels or have them professionally done? Looks good.

[Jeff31384]

Wow. I can't believe I totally missed his cowl NOT being there. Yeah, what happened to it???

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

I took the cowl off to install the strut tower brace, I took the pic before I put everything back together, and about the amp, I know I need to downsize, that thing is gigantic, I had it in my truck before this car, and that box is also from my truck. Wheels were painted when I bought the car, it was repossessed from the owner before me so I got a great deal on that car with the Lip kit, TRD exhaust, pedals and shift knob, and the fog lights.

[ac3 b00gi3]

LOVE IT Grey is my FAVORITE color .. i really wanted that .. GREAT car bro

[navylife59]

Lucky you. Yeah, FM was my second choice.

[star scream801]

how do you like that dc strut tower brace ? I wanted to get one for my 08 tc . easy installl??? i read somewhere that the greddy strut tower brace doesn't fit well and to just go with the trd one. but i really like the dc version .thanks

[navylife59]

Yeah, I wrote that. It does not fit correctly, but still gets the job done. The problem with most strut bars ff/rr is that the upper mount studs on the stock struts are too short. New ones can be pressed in. You can see that the stud does not protrude completely thru the nut. As a rule, 2 full threads should extend above the nut to acheive full strength.

[star scream801]

does anyone know if the dc strut tower brace has this problem also?

[ac3 b00gi3]

i see a lot of people selling theirs .. i dunno why tho .. mayb this is the problem .. MEGAN baby !!!

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

Originally Posted by star scream801

does anyone know if the dc strut tower brace has this problem also?

I have the DC Strut brace and had no problems installing it, it went in in about 15 minutes with no issues.

[Jeff31384]

Here is my whip.

[ac3 b00gi3]

sweet .. everyone has a flint mica .. i want it lol

[navylife59]

nice wheels. What are they and the size?

[Jeff31384]

They are 18 x 7.5 ADRs but I forget the name. I got the wrapped in 225/40/ZR18 Kumho Ecsta MX tires. They are damn sticky and they are inexpensive as hell!!! I paid $93 per tire from TireRack. For the rims I paid $139 for all four brand new in boxes shipped to my doorstep. Gotta love no reserve auctions on eBay!!!

[Jeff31384]

Here...

[navylife59]

hey, I am the king of cheap (if it works). I used to run around with Pyramid Car Audio. Most of their stuff was junk, but if you knew what to look for, they had some decent stuff. I have heard good things about the Kumho's. My ride just might b sporting a set soon,

[Jeff31384]

They are almost R compound and at $93 for low pro 18"s, I'll run them forever..
I used to have two 12" Xtant subs in a sealed box($129) and I powered them by a Pyramid 500 watt amp($38) in my Grand Cherokee and I hit 109 db. That thing freakin' bumped!!!!