Adrian's Badass Build Thread

Almost there...

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Almost there.  Should look really nice when you finish

that shit looks gangsta bro

Nice! Keep the updates coming!

Thats going to look pretty sick.....

went to a meet on sunday so ill just post up everything i have of my new fitment, and post more as i get them.  i pretty achieved everything i wanted to in terms of stance before 2010.  these wheels will be for sale soon and the real modding will start!  on to the pics:
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Thanks for viewing, C&C welcome.

Looks Good... but the rubbing got to be really serious...

seen that chit yesterday... str8 gansta, how ya boys IS going... EPIC Stretch tire fail

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rodney, the rubbing is pretty serious :P all good tho, the rubber will burn off.
 
as for my boys IS250, he was actually rocking my other set of wheels :pat:
 
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[QUOTE=rodneyc77;290876]Looks Good... but the rubbing got to be really serious...[/QUOTE]
 
it was lol

Sweeeeeeet=)

Your car is hellasick man...you should post pics of your homies car too!

Maan should of went to the meet!!

he doesnt have any pics, its just slammed on stock rims.  those are my rims he was borrowing.

DAAAYUM, looks good man...did you melt the paint at the top of your fenders? I'll stay tuned. Love the fact that you're still running dealership plates =) ..whoah, didn't even see the pics of the bumper. smoothe.

yea, my paint melted =[

[QUOTE=BAHC;290951]yea, my paint melted =[[/QUOTE]
It's all good, not rubbing it in, been there myself man..."u gotta pay the cost to be the boss". That looks real good, minor details - don't trip it's SO worth it to push the limits.

well i plan on respraying the car next year anyways so im at the point where im just like "screw it, who cares"

Hella sick car, major props:biggthumpup:
 
[QUOTE=BAHC;290963]well i plan on respraying the car next year anyways so im at the point where im just like "screw it, who cares"[/QUOTE]
 
LOL. I know were your coming from.

bahc car is too sick, come down to so-cal i needa see this shit in person.

[QUOTE=SanDiegoG35;290987]bahc car is too sick, come down to so-cal i needa see this shit in person.[/QUOTE]
 
names adrian bro :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=BAHC;290963]well i plan on respraying the car next year anyways so im at the point where im just like "screw it, who cares"[/QUOTE]
I feel...damn, that's sitting TUFF right there.

hi adrian.. haha

Wow Adrian,.. thats pretty serious stuff.

Congrats man.

Don

[QUOTE=mr_ricky_nguyen;291034]hi adrian.. haha[/QUOTE]


haha fucking ricky man...join date 2006, posts 1 LOL when you go back to socal?

[QUOTE=Cyberous;291054]Wow Adrian,.. thats pretty serious stuff.

Congrats man.

Don[/QUOTE]

thank you sir :thumbsup:  2010 is the year!

haha my bad adrian.

PM about your wheels, mi so interested.

looks gangster!! I guess 2010 is the year alot of us are bringing our cars out!!

wheels look great...but wassup with your roof spoiler? shud have gotten a Digna one or something similar..

[QUOTE=SNG35;291232]wheels look great...but wassup with your roof spoiler? shud have gotten a Digna one or something similar..[/QUOTE]
 
thanks for the comment on the wheels.
 
but whats wrong with the roof spoiler? i shouldnt have gotten anything other than the one i did cus the one i got is the one i like.

i think the roof spoiler is perfect flows well with the car

real nice adrian!

btw, is that black IS Larry? lol

black IS is larry, yes.

looks real nice keep us updated..

Frickin' sick mate. That's awesome.

Adrian! How did you tuck the fender between the lip and the tire without messing up the quarter panel?!?!

its called negative 7 camber lol

[QUOTE=GS300ToM;292165]its called negative 7 camber lol[/QUOTE]
LoL...Bond, James Bond
Camber, negative 7 camber

and there you go. HAHAH double -00.7

[QUOTE=SanDiegoG35;292183]and there you go. HAHAH double -00.7[/QUOTE]
Hahahaaa, that's a good one too =)

haha, tbh, the fender doesnt REALLY stick between the tire and lip like that (tho thats the look id go for if i was aired out.) there was a slant where i parked.  it wasnt intentional, but when i got out i was like THATS AWESOME. the other cell phone pics give a true representation of how it sits.

Looks great, Glad to see More Norcal push for the new year ! 

completely missed this thread but watching now 

Mines is almost doneeeee hehe

[QUOTE=BAHC;292193]haha, tbh, the fender doesnt REALLY stick between the tire and lip like that (tho thats the look id go for if i was aired out.) there was a slant where i parked.  it wasnt intentional, but when i got out i was like THATS AWESOME. the other cell phone pics give a true representation of how it sits.[/QUOTE]
OOooo00oo I see, ya some guy with a Civic like mine tried it and bent his quarter panel up and inward lolol

yea iono anyone with fitment THAT precise thats not on air.

[QUOTE=BAHC;291057]haha fucking ricky man...join date 2006, posts 1 LOL when you go back to socal?



thank you sir :thumbsup:  2010 is the year![/QUOTE]

going back on the 18th sir.

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front flushness

more piccccccccccccccccccccccs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that's about right!

Love the fit.  Good job on the stance and fit for sure.  Looks good.  I love to see nice sitting Acuras.

some pics from a meet we just had.  unfortunately i had to raise the car a bit :signdammit:


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in this pic you cant see my car (who would want to with that sexy rx8) but you can see my rear wheel sticking out in the way back :P def not for people who arent fans of negative camber :tomato:
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wow loving the car it reminds me of my cuzins white tl on that on works.....cant wait to see wat you do next :biggthumpup:

makes me still want them=(

very very nice my friend, now its my turn to chase all of you! norcal comin up!!

gansta...!!!!!

Dopest ride out of that line up man. Looking good.

thanks for the kind comments everyone.  brandicus, i told you we had big things coming up at that meet!

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its to bad my camber arms are maxed out.  woulda been perfect at like -9

Hahaha diggin the 1st pic
I didn't even think to snap a pic when mine was like that, pure awesomeness

Damn, thats some crazy ass camber. I say get those rears pulled some , your gonna spend it on tires anyway . props for daily driven that low

[QUOTE=phillygs3;297892]Damn, thats some crazy ass camber. I say get those rears pulled some , your gonna spend it on tires anyway . props for daily driven that low[/QUOTE]

Haha, I thought those tires were just flipped - is the outter tire wear from rubbing or was it from inner tire wear/neg camber?

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Question:  Those are obviously directional tires so my question is: Feel any difference while driving on the road?  Louder?  How's the traction? Do you drive in the rain?

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Question:  Those are obviously directional tires so my question is: Feel any difference while driving on the road?  Louder?  How's the traction? Do you drive in the rain?[/QUOTE]


road noise is a little bit louder, but it handles just about as good as its going to get with -8.5 camber :P i didnt notice a change in handling from pre to post tire flip.

damn -8.5 haha.

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lol at this one. no idea whos phone that is, or who took the picture...what kinda person puts their phone on the lip of someone elses wheel :O
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Love it... Hey.. thats my phone... give it back asshole.... just playing!!!

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nice asss shot, dam aint u scared drivin on them tires tho haha

meh the scariest part is on bumps due to the stretch, scared of debeading...but the f'ed up part of the tire doesnt touch the ground so im not too worried about that.

cleanest TL on the westside for SUUUURE two thumbs up to the homie adrian holding it down for the westside :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

damn that Ac looks dope..

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Insane stance! Guess someone had to take VipDouts spot.

[QUOTE=Schnitz;298316]Insane stance! Guess someone had to take VipDouts spot.[/QUOTE]
 
 
thanks, but he'll always hold that crown :biggthumpup:

The rear shot looks sick and so does the car overall.

Being super low is the #1 most important thing about vip.  Although you are low with coilovers (and were lower at one point) tucking would allow you to sit it lower.  Even if its only by a couple mm's.

A few options you can do is
Pull the fender out more.  Pull it until the wheel appears to be flush to the fender but can go under the fender when the wheel compress.

Radius the quarter panel.  Means to cut the arch higher.  You would also need to tub your inner fender in the process.  This would allow you to pursue the flush fitment while sitting lower

Or just get a body kit that hangs lower. 

Either way the car looks sick.  Just offering advice

car is nice...never liked when too much tire shows in the rear or fronts...

FLARE IT!  

btw how much to get those annodized lips done?

in <3 with wheels. need cash lol

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;298456]The rear shot looks sick and so does the car overall.
 
Being super low is the #1 most important thing about vip. Although you are low with coilovers (and were lower at one point) tucking would allow you to sit it lower. Even if its only by a couple mm's.
 
A few options you can do is
Pull the fender out more. Pull it until the wheel appears to be flush to the fender but can go under the fender when the wheel compress.
 
Radius the quarter panel. Means to cut the arch higher. You would also need to tub your inner fender in the process. This would allow you to pursue the flush fitment while sitting lower
 
Or just get a body kit that hangs lower. 
 
Either way the car looks sick. Just offering advice[/QUOTE]
 
 
agi, i have a new build up for this year.  i think you'll be pleasantly surprised.  i will be on coils, i will be flush, and i will be low.  promise (:

I checked the thread.....what are the specs on the wheels and tires?

19x9 19x10 et 0 all around 215/35 F 225/35 R

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this will be the ride height for new setup

adrian if someone gets that set up my tires would be perfect hahaha 215/35 225/35 ran the same tire set up as you.

this thread ended pretty fast ;( ahha

[QUOTE=VipDout;298946]this thread ended pretty fast ;( ahha[/QUOTE]
 
LOL:innoutrofl2:

but soon to be revived!

amazed!

damn that was the sh!t

very brave! :)

sick...luv it...hey, are u on Acurazine too?

[QUOTE=BAHC;299013]but soon to be revived![/QUOTE]
 THAT'S right. Good Man =)

That's the sickest TL that I've seen!! Mad props to u!!

thanks for the kind comments. I am decafe1 on acurazine.

cant wait to see the new setup

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now that the ride height is situated, just waiting on some parts.

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this is how my car is going to look for a while.  ill probably start a new thread for my new build once its done (:

DAAMNNNN HOMIE! i see you finally got it to go lower...lol damn it adrian now i need to go lower my car even more, makes me look 4x4! hahahaha

lol your shits hella slammeddd

I know you said you had some plans but I think some nice deep 17s would look so good on there.  Best part is that 17s are cheap and so are tires.  If you do go that route, run a lower profile tire in the rear so it doesn't tuck.  It would look so ill

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;302840]I know you said you had some plans but I think some nice deep 17s would look so good on there. Best part is that 17s are cheap and so are tires. If you do go that route, run a lower profile tire in the rear so it doesn't tuck. It would look so ill[/QUOTE]
 
 
while thats an excellent idea, i already ordered new 22" wheels.

and only tucking 11 inches of those 22, for shame son.

Forgive me just coming into this thread, but did the OP say he ordered 22's?  For a TL?  

Inside Joke?

do not doubt me!

Joke? does it look like hes joking to you?

People these days.  Always want to be the "first" to do something:giggity:

we'll have to see if i can pull it off!

i know you can bro .. cant wait for the new wheels

22s!

22?? lol

apparently its so shocking it just hasn't sunk in yet...

[QUOTE=Brandicus;303036]apparently its so shocking it just hasn't sunk in yet...[/QUOTE]
 :smiley-rofl::smiley-rofl::pat:

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Kleen Kar!:biggthumpup:

thanks siknezz :D

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wooah!

Damn.......

Welcome to the jungle

very nice very nice

Pushing the limit, I like it!!!!

Wow! The body shop's gonna love you.

That's the name of the game... fit the car to the wheels... congrads! :biggthumpup:

cant wait to see these fitted bro....your body workfunds are gonna be there this friday:-)

haha not anywhere close to my workfunds, but its a start (:

WTF?!?!? 
As is the last set didn't fit good enough, now this??
Gonna be sick, nice pick up

thats dummy poke sir...

Nice shit bro! Whats the specs?

thats Just Epic!

lol im surprised no ones guessed what they are yet. no specs til you do!!

[QUOTE=BAHC;309223]lol im surprised no ones guessed what they are yet. no specs til you do!![/QUOTE]
I'm going to say.... Primax 333's in a 17x7 +45 all the way around:smiley-rofl:

22s!!

lol you can totally tell what they are from the pic with a reflection in the lip.

i say weds lxz
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OWNED

lol yezir...those rears look similar too :P told you it was easy.
 
 
19x10-32
 
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Holy shit! I can't wait to see those fitted :runcoold:

With the proper work, these are going to be so sick on there.  Can't wait to see the outcome

Dam that is gonna be crazy hot. Cant wait to see it all come together. 


-Smitty

dammmmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnn crazy lol

man, i'm diggin this.
I hope you don't mind, i threw some pictures of your whip on my blog.

[QUOTE=bOosty.ViP;309520]man, i'm diggin this.
I hope you don't mind, i threw some pictures of your whip on my blog.[/QUOTE]
 
 
i dont mind at all, the more exposure the better :P E STARDOM HERE I COME!! :innoutrofl2:
 
 
thanks tho, i dig the blog, i added it to favorites :D

wow...-32!!

keep us posted on the progress!!!

are you on drugs???jp jp
 
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that is bonkers crazy.
 
ive had 18x10 -32 wheels before so i know how crazy that fitment is. 
never ever thought it would be seen on a FWD car. 
:biggthumpup::biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

welcome ;)

cant wait to see the outcome of this

looks crazy but sick!

wow! subscribed

crazy, just curious why you went with a low offset 10 rather than a bigger width and higher offset.

i drive a fwd and with this sizing, to avoid going TOO wide with bodywork, camber will be needed.  this will create backspacing issues

have you measured backspacing? Seems like even with -8 camber you could have gone with a 19x12 -7 and a 255 out back which looks a lot more badass IMO.

new wheels lookin kleen!:biggthumpup:

pardon my bluntness, but what would give you the impression or make it "seem" like a 19x12 would work?  i HAVE measured back spacing, and YES when i was on the eurolines which were 19x10, i would hit my suspension with the amount of camber i had.  i did want 9.5/10.5 but there was a misunderstanding during the ordering process.  as much as i would like to go 12" wide, or even 11" wide, with the amount of camber im anticipating, 10 was the smart choice.

well I've personally seen and helped fit 18x10 +6 on a TL which at the  time had something ridiculous like -10 or -11 camber and still had space  in the back. Not taking anything away from your choice though, 19x10  -32 offset is pretty sick. :biggthumpup:

This is gona be THE SICKEST TL when u get done with this badboy, haterz take that take that :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=cefiro;309930]This is gona be THE SICKEST TL when u get done with this badboy, haterz take that take that :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]


haha lets hope it turns out well.  i got a lot of competition and it all depends on if they bodyshop can replicate my vision.

[QUOTE=alexisthemovie;309865]well I've personally seen and helped fit 18x10 +6 on a TL which at the  time had something ridiculous like -10 or -11 camber and still had space  in the back. Not taking anything away from your choice though, 19x10  -32 offset is pretty sick. :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]


no offense taken bro; i may be wrong, but i do believe a larger diameter contributes to less back spacing as well.  it makes sense in my head, but i have minimal geometry knowledge :pat:  either way, the 19x10et0 would hit on inclines and id just rather not take that risk.

Love the fitment

Nice I have missed alot going on in here cant wait to see how this looks mang

HOLY SHIT! did you talk to the shop yet? were about to start my car next week !

[QUOTE=alexisthemovie;309807]crazy, just curious why you went with a low offset 10 rather than a bigger width and higher offset.[/QUOTE]

i ask him that before haha...i think the bodymen will thank him if he went with 235 on a 10.5, less work than a 235 on a 10, but he said he want 10.5 so can't blame him, blame it on the shop who ordered it wrong. to me when everything clears just by 3mm is when it is the winner....anyways look forward to -8 degress of camber. i ride on 5.5 and it wear down fast on non daily

[QUOTE=PROJECTGS3;312446]HOLY SHIT! did you talk to the shop yet? were about to start my car next week ![/QUOTE]
 
 
nah they never got back to me....get at me on aim when you can, we need to talk.
 
 
[QUOTE=REV-01;312453]i ask him that before haha...i think the bodymen will thank him if he went with 235 on a 10.5, less work than a 235 on a 10, but he said he want 10.5 so can't blame him, blame it on the shop who ordered it wrong. to me when everything clears just by 3mm is when it is the winner....anyways look forward to -8 degress of camber. i ride on 5.5 and it wear down fast on non daily[/QUOTE]
 
 
yea been there done that with the camber :P we'll have to see wassup.  
 
EDIT: ahh so thats you on acurazine, nice. (:

[QUOTE=REV-01;312453]i ask him that before haha...i think the bodymen will thank him if he went with 235 on a 10.5, less work than a 235 on a 10, but he said he want 10.5 so can't blame him, blame it on the shop who ordered it wrong. to me when everything clears just by 3mm is when it is the winner....anyways look forward to -8 degress of camber. i ride on 5.5 and it wear down fast on non daily[/QUOTE]

i daily on -8 camber too haha, the wear is not that bad (a little uneven) as long as you're properly aligned.

[QUOTE=alexisthemovie;312518]i daily on -8 camber too haha, the wear is not that bad (a little uneven) as long as you're properly aligned.[/QUOTE]

yeah i am...picky on the rack too, had to match right down to the very last digit..ride height same on the millimeter....on oem air struts and you know those are a bitch to adjust to get it down perfect.

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Nice kit! I like a lot! any fitment pics?

so are you gonna blend the two bumpers together or what??

oh and projector fogs pretty please, just do it

kit is job design made for a gs460, havnt really decided what route imma go with it yet. kit is fiberglass so we'll have to see.

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damn that is sick! A nice changed from all the A-Spec TL's

heres some pics to get a feel for the clearance under my car...i only had my cell phone so i tried to edit in on there as best i could so you could actually see anything, its real over cast here atm.  of course with the darkness and angles, its not completely accurate, but its enough to get an idea.  lowest part is about a half inch off the ground.  imma be visiting the muffler shop soon to see if i can either get it tucked more, and if not, then a custom straight pipe for more clearance so i can go even lower.

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Sick.  I love that bumper, glad you went ahead and got it.  This is going to look nuts

is it possible to merge fiberglass with a poly?

anyways your TL is gonna look nutttssss

It can be done but its not the best route to go.  

Look for an after market fiberglass TL bumper, and merge them both.  It will save you headaches down the road

I'm with Agi...  You can mold the TL poly bumper to the fiberglass.  Lord makes a Fusor product that will do that, but fiberglass with fiberglass is a much better bond.  
I've helped with molding poly bumpers to cars with Fusor.  Works great and I haven't had one crack out.  :biggthumpup:
 
Looks good, bro!!!  :biggthumpup:

hmm, if it can be done i might try this too.

i was thinking along the lines of fabbing up brackets that will mount to my car the same way the stock bumper does...will that not work?

yup, that's the best way to do it...

i love conversions!!!!! PROPS!!!!

first presibent, now tl460.

damn son! hit me up if you need any help.

That's going to be a real good LOOK... Yes Sir :biggthumpup:

sick!!!

can't wait to see it done

Bonkers, just plain bonkers. Good luck on the proj!!!

yup change the gs headlights too...og right there with the conversions

how well does it match up with the stock bumper as far as the dimensions go? Looks like they can chop the headlight holes and section the bumper.

The GS is alittle wider.  Since hes pulling out the front fenders for the wheels, he may be able to get away with the added width without chopping it down the middle if he pulls out the entire fender

thats gonna look sick. and yeah sean drop my kit then yours... :dance:

So sick, this will be clean... I cant wait to see it in person.... (at one of the meets)

the dimensions are almost spot on..thats the main reason i went with the version for the gs, the dimensions are pretty damn similar in terms of size, and the headlights have that same aggressive shape and angle, hence the almost spot on bodyline underneath it.

F*ckin sick
Bein fiberglass, ya ain't afraid it gonna crack bein that low. At least poly's got some give, but fiberglass has little to none. 

You gangsta for rollin like that.    1/2" :turbonoes_3:

[QUOTE=Brokey33;315153]F*ckin sick
Bein fiberglass, ya ain't afraid it gonna crack bein that low. At least poly's got some give, but fiberglass has little to none. 
 
You gangsta for rollin like that. 1/2" :turbonoes_3:[/QUOTE]
 
 
its gonna crack so fast. lol

How high you plan on makin it from the floor

i will drive and ppl will think im aired out (: similar to those japanese cars...

The insanely wide wheels are way too much IMO but I'm lookin forward to seeing you pull off this kit conversion, should be interesting......

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;315193]The insanely wide wheels are way too much IMO but I'm lookin forward to seeing you pull off this kit conversion, should be interesting......[/QUOTE]


they arent insanely wide, only on my car :pat:  haha im the same way, im against half assed attempts at big wheels just to set records.  rest assured, i didnt just pic out the most aggressive numbers i could, i measured and drew out exactly what i wanted, and this process will be very slow, as i will make no compromises and take no short cuts or cheap alternatives.

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Hahaha....really lookin forward to this :biggthumpup:

you need this

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haha i really want a sticker like that cus its so irritating having ppl ask what bags i use lol

[SIZE="5"]!! OH SH!T !![/SIZE]
That sticker is gangsta

Sticker is lame as sh*t! LOL!
Should say universal air blows!  :biggthumpup:

lol i got the sticker off of coolstickersbro.com i ordered it saturday got it monday ftw! just waiting for my coils to come in and get installed before i throw it on. :biggthumpup:

your car looks freaking gangsta!

car is getting close to going into the shop..some more pics of the bumper.
 
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This will be interesting

the bumper does look spot on, 
 
and pancakes never had a blown bag in mines. (knockin on wood)  but I have seen others with problems .

+ 1 for self title thread build buy first name LOL ...
 
i cant wait to see the end product ..

LOL at Badass Build Thread title by Adrian

Once the bumper's fitted to the car, its still gonna sit as low as it is in this pic hahahaha
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hopefully! only following in your footsteps :crunkahameha:

sexy sexy sexy cant wait for it to be finished!!!

I swear i thought this was yours bro, all finished up 

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haha nah, thats homeboy's down in so cal.. midnight purple is hawt.

Lookin good

updates soon, but heres something to hold over til then

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YES!

Good stuff...I'm looking forward to the end results..

I'm going to the shop on Tuesday...hahah there might be spoilers!!!

haha i doubt its been touched.

damn whats taking u so long adrian?

What's with that bumper? It looks like a GS front bumper?

*edit* 

NVM it IS a GS front bumper...I'm definitely going to the shop Tuesday!

[QUOTE=LiCelsior;332567]damn whats taking u so long adrian?[/QUOTE]
 
 
the $10,000 dollar bill, not including the parts, lol.  im 20 and far from rich :sad:

so i went down to the shop to install my brakes, and i got some progress pics.  obviously, theres a ton of work still left to go, but at least the wheels can fit on the car to mold around lol.
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as for the fronts, got the brakes on, put the 15mm spacer, and the wheel still didnt clear the brakes.  luckily i had a 5mm spacer as well to use for bodywork, and i just ordered some new 20mm spacers for when i get the car back.  this puts the front sizing at 19x9-40 :O  all because i wanted concave lol
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NICE! on the LXZ and the BBK looks good so far

damn lol, just match the front camber to the rear and you'll be good!

:eek2: dammm ... :biggthumpup:

Damm this is one serious build... !!  Lookin good so far..

looks like what we talked about...lookin' good...tell him to cut further where the bumper meets the 1/4 and staggar the cuts up towards the fuel door...

had to blog this homie !

looks like its going to be just as what you talked to me about at the vsc bbq in pleasanton two years ago. =)

this guy been schemen'...the rims are gonna set it off...

Looking good A. Only bone I have to pic is that I think they mounted your tires going the wrong way bro...or is it possible they just test mounted them for the body work on oppsite sides?...none the less, gonna be DOEP!!!

Cant wait to see this done Adrian!!  Gonna be sweet!!

Man that's gonna look so hot.

rear looks good, the fronts...idunno man.

fender work looks promising. way too agressive for my tastes and i think you could have done better with the sizing (9 -40 is about the most ridiculous spec ever) but i hope it turns out to your liking.

great to see the progress happening... :biggthumpup:
 
you're one crazy dude... looking good so far... Those wheel specs are insane... :yahoo_35:

WTF?!?!?!?
You take the expression, "Go big or go home," for reals. 
Got my fingers crossed for ya, that they can pull off your vision. Right now it's lookin like a FWD drag car. 
I like your steppin up to the plate with somethin like this though

It's going to be Billy Bad Ass! Keep up the killer work!

damn -40 thats ridic.. cant wait to see the finished product

The TL has lots of rear quarter to play with cause the bumper starts so low.  Looking good so far.  Hopefully you can pull the front off as well

i wasnt planning on needing a 20 mm spacer to clear the brakes, so hopefully we can still pull it off.  I will def be getting new wheels as soon as im tired of the LXZ, and it WONT BE 9-40 lolol. once the coils are compressed, the camber helps a little, and we gonna add a fender vent in there to hopefully help it flow a bit more.  i was the one test fitting for pictures, so i didnt care to check the tires.  and dennis, i want you to know me not working with you had nothing to do with trust, only financial issues.  i appreciate you taking the time to meet with me.

Rears look awesome so far , Hopefully they can do magic on the fronts =)

[QUOTE=BAHC;335379]and dennis, i want you to know me not working with you had nothing to do with trust, only financial issues. i appreciate you taking the time to meet with me.[/QUOTE]
 
 
nah man, its all g...props to that shop that took your car in...that is a LOT of work...what shop you take it to?  next time i'm in the area maybe i'll go check it out...
 
always nice to bounce ideas off someone who's willing to go to extremes...

so the front is more aggressive than the rear?

Your really going insane with this one, can't wait to see some more updates.

Damn -40 with 20mm to clear brakes?? doesn't seem like alot of thought was put into ordering your wheels or brakes..

This is going to be an exciting Thread, Everybody get your popcorn!
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@ tommie.  i had planned to use a 15mm, didnt pan out.  an extra 5mm isnt too much more than what i HAD planned for.

order new front wheels and sell the current ones. ur not gonna like the front fender outcome.

Yea just get two Front non concaves in a high disk.  You will be happier in the end.  If you were to do it the way you are now and not like the outcome, you will still have to pay for the labor/paint and end up getting new fenders/bumper to work on.

When you consider that you can get most of your money back in selling your current front wheels, why not do it?  You will save in the long run and your car will come out closer to how u want it.

Also, its not like ur loosing lip.  The concave robs u of lip and you have a huge spacer on top of that.  Even by going less aggressive and getting a hi disk, you should still have the same amount of lip

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;335591]Yea just get two Front non concaves in a high disk.  You will be happier in the end.  If you were to do it the way you are now and not like the outcome, you will still have to pay for the labor/paint and end up getting new fenders/bumper to work on.

When you consider that you can get most of your money back in selling your current front wheels, why not do it?  You will save in the long run and your car will come out closer to how u want it.

Also, its not like ur loosing lip.  The concave robs u of lip and you have a huge spacer on top of that.  Even by going less aggressive and getting a hi disk, you should still have the same amount of lip[/QUOTE]



im just gonna see how it turns out.  tbh, the reason i got this setup was to have concave all around, if i was to get the non concave face, id get a dif set of wheels.  i did plan out exactly how i wanted the fronts to sit in relation to the rears, and this is only off by 5mm.  otherwise its exactly where i want it in terms of proportions.  i DEF get where some of y'all are coming from, and im scared about it too, but this is just meant to be a stupid over the top build.  i think the fact that youre seeing the rears with the coils compressed and the quarter panel all cut up is making the front look like its 20x more aggressive then the rears.  in reality its not.

Dang....I know his dad will be able to pull off the fender works..but dang. That's pretty out there!

Oh by the way, why is your tire on backwards? =)

[QUOTE=Caoboy;335895]Dang....I know his dad will be able to pull off the fender works..but dang. That's pretty out there!
 
Oh by the way, why is your tire on backwards? =)[/QUOTE]
 
 
i just grabbed any rim for test fitting, wasnt driven on :D

Some of our ny brethren need to cool the jets, a couple comments could be seen as provocative and I'd like to respectfully ask everyone to be mature about expressing their opinions.

@ addy, YES YES YES!!  Andy will pull it off right :runcoold: did he say how long until more updates?

just giving our opinions there brando.

FAK U, fix ur phone

The front is not even that bad. Are you planning to stretch the tires more? Nice build!

niiiicccceeeeeeee

i def wanna stick with 235/35 on the rears..just so much more convenient than the 225/35 i ran on my previous setup.  as for the fronts...its a 215/35/19 on 9..i know they dont make a smaller tire in 35 profile for me, so what is suggested?

sick buildup, can't wait to see finished pics of the front fitment.  if it sticks out that much, when it is compressed, how bad is it?

Adrian, I think they should be able to pull the fenders enough to close the gap with new bumper since it's wider than what you have and I'm sure the car is going to look Awesome, just make sure the front flares are not wider than rears like some other projects :pat:

:eek2: This is going to be crazy. Can't wait to see it done.

projected finish date is sometime in december.  Supposedly the rear fenders are just about done, so ill be going down next weekend (not this weekend) and will take some shots if they meet my approval.

damn sick ride...goodluck! hope everything will be a success

[QUOTE=BAHC;346420]projected finish date is sometime in december.  Supposedly the rear fenders are just about done, so ill be going down next weekend (not this weekend) and will take some shots if they meet my approval.[/QUOTE]

:shrug:

dude soo boss it must have been real hard to keep it all a secret after all this time, shit man GL!:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=alexisthemovie;348174]:shrug:[/QUOTE]

Trust me he showed up last weekend to see the car but didn't get to review it.  :sad: miscommunication of some sort.

[QUOTE=Brandicus;348221]Trust me he showed up last weekend to see the car but didn't get to review it. :sad: miscommunication of some sort.[/QUOTE]
 Ugh..hopefully that got worked out... Adrian, do you want me to swing by and take some shots of the car for you?

mmk so....first off, yes my car is wide and no, its not for everybody.
Second, the obligatory "PICTURES DONT DO IT JUSTICE," but in this case it really is true, especially in regards to the front bumper... for those who know me well, im very picky and meticulous, and im absolutely amazed by the quality and look of the bodywork thus far.
anyway, here are some updated progress pictures.  Hope you guys enjoy em...sorry that theyre out of order.  
oh and i must say, the radius makes 19s look HUGE
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edit: yes, my rotors are still on backwards

Damn!  Lookin proper!

dayum! 
:biggthumpup:

Looking proper..

as the title states .... BAD ASS  BUILD !!! :biggthumpup:

DAMN

Holy shit addy she looks amazing!  Glad to see it's being done to your specs

Wow I am a tl owner and this is hot. Can't wait to see the finished product

Hell YEAH =)

oh my

Shut the fuck up! LOL way awesome

insaneee

looking good!  OH and you have to look at your directional vanes in between the rotor, not the actual direction of slots to see if they are on backwards.

[img]http://www.zeckhausen.com/images/Rotors/how_to2.jpg[/img]

wrd to what thomas said. car looks dope!!!

this is badass!!!!

Dammmmnnnnnn Son your TL is looking good, I love the work thus far.

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

DAAYYUUMM...Love the front and rear bumpers! They really fit the car..you did a good job on visualizing that in your head!

not bad AD

Wow!!!!!!!! Now that's what I call a bad ass body shop!!!Can't wait to see the finished car

Wow man I just went through every page of this and I am truly amazed! Big ups to you man that is truly insane!! Loving the wheels and body work that is being done! Props!!

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Man, I cannot WAIT to see the completion of this.  Your bumper mod reminds me of what I had to do with my conversion.  Excellent stuff man, this car is ridiculous!

Looks sick.  You are doing your thing with this one.  Can't wait to see it done

this thread is titled just right ,cause i see nothing short of a bad ass build.:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=Dajap;348972]Damn! Lookin proper![/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=MR.J;348975]dayum! 
:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=tommiedred;348977]Looking proper..[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks!
 
[QUOTE=i2ice;348978]i was a bit skeptical when i first saw the extreme wheel fitment but after the fenderwork has been done AMAZING and the front bumper looks fucking good![/QUOTE]
 
haha yea, i didnt just blindly order these specs like some may have thought..
 
[QUOTE=kingpin;348983]as the title states .... BAD ASS BUILD !!! :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=Brandicus;348984]DAMN
 
Holy shit addy she looks amazing! Glad to see it's being done to your specs[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks loves <3
 
[QUOTE=cutzmansi;348988]Wow I am a tl owner and this is hot. Can't wait to see the finished product[/QUOTE]
 
post some pics of your TL!  you going vipstyle?
 
[QUOTE=NELSON09;348990]Hell YEAH =)[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=alexisthemovie;348992]oh my[/QUOTE]
 
thanks!
 
[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;349000]Shut the fuck up! LOL way awesome[/QUOTE]
 
wow, rude! :biggthumpup:
[QUOTE=cheez80;349002]insaneee[/QUOTE]
 
ty sir.
 
[QUOTE=speedaddict;349007]looking good! OH and you have to look at your directional vanes in between the rotor, not the actual direction of slots to see if they are on backwards.
 
[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=brainneeded;349023]wrd to what thomas said. car looks dope!!![/QUOTE]
haha they most def. are backwards
 
[QUOTE=ni5mo240;349058]this is badass!!!![/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=KNEXX;349059]Dammmmnnnnnn Son your TL is looking good, I love the work thus far.[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=VipDout;349060]wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww[/QUOTE]
 
thanks guys, the shop is doing some good work!
 
[QUOTE=Caoboy;349066]DAAYYUUMM...Love the front and rear bumpers! They really fit the car..you did a good job on visualizing that in your head![/QUOTE]
 
haha the rear bumper is OEM, but it does look nice!  front bumper turned just as i expected it..im really glad the shop is going to be able to pull it off.
 
[QUOTE=LiCelsior;349073]not bad AD[/QUOTE]
 
thanks (:
 
[QUOTE=20sburning;349079]Wow!!!!!!!! Now that's what I call a bad ass body shop!!!Can't wait to see the finished car[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=RxJunky;349080]Wow man I just went through every page of this and I am truly amazed! Big ups to you man that is truly insane!! Loving the wheels and body work that is being done! Props!![/QUOTE]
 
Thanks guys, the shop is definately taking care of business when it comes to executing my vision.
 
[QUOTE=romeo291;349082]Man, I cannot WAIT to see the completion of this. Your bumper mod reminds me of what I had to do with my conversion. Excellent stuff man, this car is ridiculous![/QUOTE]
 
yea, its a very similar process..your build only reinforced my wanting to do this.  im glad your excited to see it...you have no idea how heart wrenching it is to not be able to drive my car right now!
 
[QUOTE=widebody_Q;349088]Looks sick. You are doing your thing with this one. Can't wait to see it done[/QUOTE]
 
couldnt let the east coast be the only ones going all in!  Lots of Liberty members truely are a subconcious influence.
 
[QUOTE=aftermathacura;349308]this thread is titled just right ,cause i see nothing short of a bad ass build.:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
Thank Brandicus for the title :P  thanks man

not my style but the work looks quality. looking forward to seeing this one done.

I like this.

oh shit.. sick

Body work is on point!:biggthumpup: Cant wait to see the final product =)

Can't stop looking at the front bumper:biggthumpup:

that looks amazazing!

That front bumper is going to be the business... great job... :biggthumpup:

you soo sexyyy

[QUOTE=BLKonBLK98;349427]not my style[B] but the work looks quality[/B]. looking forward to seeing this one done.[/QUOTE]
 
thats all i can ask for, thanks BoB
 
[QUOTE=firelizard;349430]I like this.[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks!
 
[QUOTE=dumas55;349450]oh shit.. sick[/QUOTE]
 
Photoshoot and pearl tea when its done? lol
 
[QUOTE=Y34-619;349470]Body work is on point!:biggthumpup: Cant wait to see the final product =)[/QUOTE]
 
Really satisfied with the bodywork thus far, they are doing a great job.
 
[QUOTE=phillygs3;350493]Can't stop looking at the front bumper:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
kekekekeke me either!
 
[QUOTE=mrkenji;350502]that looks amazazing![/QUOTE]
 
Thank you Sir.
 
[QUOTE=rodneyc77;350520]That front bumper is going to be the business... great job... :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks Rod, was def. painful chopping an authentic JoBlood piece in half. 
 
[QUOTE=bakasam;350549]you soo sexyyy[/QUOTE]
 
Sam wants my kids but i say no no no

i really do love this car. doing it RIGHT. :biggthumpup:

omgomgomgomg!!! Car looks BADASS haha

I can't wait to see this in person!

thats gonna look dope..

this is the first 3rd gen tl on the ground that you cant sick your foot under the front bumper.  so even if just for that mod,  the others have to :bowdown:

always thought the front aspec look takes so much away, so i cant wait to see this one finished.:biggthumpup:

OMG, gonna be HELLLLLA crazy when its done. I got a photographer that'll love to shoot your car, maybe even a magazine feature, hit me up =)

can i finish the interior first? lol  
 
the build isnt even almost complete, and not gonna pretend like i have the funds to do it all at once.

Damn, was hoping to see more updates :giggity:

[QUOTE=BAHC;352011]can i finish the interior first? lol  [/QUOTE]

NO we need pics like useless facebook updates!

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;352248]NO we need pics like useless facebook updates![/QUOTE]
 
what if i dont have a facebook :O

Ummm soooo siiikkkkkk!!!

i said like. lol.

catch him on myspace instead lol

only such builds are worthy of a million pics of the same thing at millions of angles and different lighting.

seriously, we need an update.. 
lol

[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/2czf0wi.jpg[/IMG]
 
thats all you get!

Looking good  :biggthumpup:

Mind me asking how much they are charging you to do your fenders? Looking to get mine redone, I fucked it up pretty bad haha.

he is probably gonna say it depends on car and there is custom stuff along with and its been packaged so i really dont know.. but i wouldn put it past me if it wasnt like 400 a corner or more

Looks sick...can't wait to see it In person...with the wheels on...

400 a corner is cheap...

VTEC and VIP? color me smitten.

pure wildness..

Its not really that bad, just fucked up from all the rolling and pulling on it. 
400 a corner doesnt sound too bad. Thanks

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;355820]he is probably gonna say it depends on car and there is custom stuff along with and its been packaged so i really dont know.. but i wouldn put it past me if it wasnt like 400 a corner or more[/QUOTE]

400 a corner is cheap. depends on how wide you want to go also tho, and as stated, im also respraying the car and i got that front bumper being fit in so thats affecting my price. the wider you want to go, the higher up the quarter panels they got to modify...not only is this more work, but the higher you go, the harder the work gets.  i widened the car A LOT so i also had to widen the bumpers with plastic welding.   i dont wanna talk figures in this thread, but if you like, feel free to PM me and i can tell you what i paid for EVERYTHING. 
 
but all i know is when i hit the pedal and vtec engages, all youre gonna hear is BIPUUUUUUU!!!!!!!

hahah BIPUUUUU... I would love that sound for my exhaust. Yea Ill send you a PM. 

[QUOTE=BAHC;355921]400 a corner is cheap. depends on how wide you want to go also tho, and as stated, im also respraying the car and i got that front bumper being fit in so thats affecting my price. the wider you want to go, the higher up the quarter panels they got to modify...not only is this more work, but the higher you go, the harder the work gets.  i widened the car A LOT so i also had to widen the bumpers with plastic welding.   i dont wanna talk figures in this thread, but if you like, feel free to PM me and i can tell you what i paid for EVERYTHING. 
 
but all i know is when i hit the pedal and vtec engages, all youre gonna hear is BIPUUUUUUU!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=BAHC;355921]400 a corner is cheap. depends on how wide you want to go also tho, and as stated, im also respraying the car and i got that front bumper being fit in so thats affecting my price. the wider you want to go, the higher up the quarter panels they got to modify...not only is this more work, but the higher you go, the harder the work gets.  i widened the car A LOT so i also had to widen the bumpers with plastic welding.   i dont wanna talk figures in this thread, but if you like, feel free to PM me and i can tell you what i paid for EVERYTHING. 
 
but all i know is when i hit the pedal and vtec engages, all youre gonna hear is BIPUUUUUUU!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

ROFL

[QUOTE=BAHC;355921]the wider you want to go, the higher up the quarter panels they got to modify...not only is this more work, but the higher you go, the harder the work gets.[/QUOTE]


this is so true!!!

Or is it? Lol

[QUOTE=BAHC;355921]but all i know is when i hit the pedal and vtec engages, all youre gonna hear is BIPUUUUUUU!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

:smiley-rofl:

lol

[QUOTE=knguyen;355816]Mind me asking how much they are charging you to do your fenders? Looking to get mine redone, I fucked it up pretty bad haha.[/QUOTE]
 
 
Let's just say taking your car to Master's Autobody is worth it. You'd definitely get what you paid for.

Damn Adrian!!  Sick!  Will it be ready for Wekfest?

^ not to level id like it to, but at least the exterior will be completed and shown there!

Adrian your car is coming out sick!!!!! Hit me up at the shop and see if we can get a hold of that bad boy when its done to do some stuff for the future.

[QUOTE=AutofashionFred;356919]Adrian your car is coming out sick!!!!! Hit me up at the shop and see if we can get a hold of that bad boy when its done to do some stuff for the future.[/QUOTE]
 
 
Awesome Freddie, I look forward to collaborating in the future.  Going all in on this build.

That's one hell of a cosign right there... :runcoold:

this build is off the chain!! cant wait to see it all finished and complete!:thumbsup:

bad ass build indeed. Looking forward to the finished product.

Hows this build coming along? Any updates?

[QUOTE=DirtyJerzey;361784]Hows this build coming along? Any updates?[/QUOTE]
Ditto!

ill have some new pics up tomorrow

progress is coming along well.. shitty pics, but the car DEFINITELY has presence...i thought a 14.1MP point and shoot would be sufficient, guess not lol.
 
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some of the pics are without sideskirts..
 
 
and i now present to you...ROLLING SHOTS LMAO..ignore the boat like sound..theres a metal tab that the tires are rubbing that needs to be relocated. id recommend just watching with no sound rofl.
 
 
[URL="http://tinypic.com/r/28wl17l/7"]View My Video[/URL]
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looks like its transforming in this pic haha:

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Nice update!

Wow thats Crazy:runcoold:

Wow ..  fuck this car is awsome just the way it is  .. don't even paint it :biggthumpup:

yo tight build man. always new the TL had lotz of potential. Bagged?

damnnnn that thing looks crazyyyy:eek2:

Geez no stone left unturned huh... looks good :biggthumpup:

Holy!!! That is Sex!!!! Now make a mold of that front when finished, and make some fools break themselves!!!

this is niiiieeeeece

thanks for the compliments everyone, itchin to get it back
 
[QUOTE=Gs- christ808;363200]yo tight build man. always new the TL had lotz of potential. Bagged?[/QUOTE]
 
its currently on coils, but im looking into cup kit suspension or [URL]http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_hls.php[/URL]

I always thought Rodney's TL was koo and it couldnt be topped, but your car is killing the game man. Not even just TL's either. I look forward to seeing a magazine feature on this car in the coming months. Good shit Adrian!

Hella Sick! Keep up the good work:biggthumpup:

I'm liking it..

That's putting in major work... :biggthumpup:
 
However, I noticed that the body shop only widened and radiused the rear fenders between the 10 o'clock and 3 o'clock range... leaving the most crucial area untounched on the TL... which is basically the 10'o'clock to 7 o'clock range... which involves widening the plastic rear bumper. Looks like your bodyshop left the rear bumper / quarter panel intercept at factory location.  This is where most of the rubbing happens on this car and if left as is, you will not be able to roll at that height without rubbing all day everyday. it's just how the rear suspension travels on this car. It's not a plum vertical movement, it angles backwards slickly, hence why your rolling video has so much rubbing noise. 
 
Just felt like giving you this information again cuase it seems like you didnt properly communicate it to your body shop. Dont want you to have all this work done and you cant roll properly. 
 
Good Luck...

[QUOTE=BAHC;363105]i thought a 14.1MP point and shoot would be sufficient, guess not lol.
 
[/QUOTE]

addy megapixels equate to how large you can blow up the picture without loss of quality, not a measurement of pic quality :slap:

onto what matters... CAR IS LOOKING SICK DUDE :biggthumpup:

cant wait till we can roll bippuuuuuUUUUUU

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;363447]That's putting in major work... :biggthumpup:
 
However, I noticed that the body shop only widened and radiused the rear fenders between the 10 o'clock and 3 o'clock range... leaving the most crucial area untounched on the TL... which is basically the 10'o'clock to 7 o'clock range... which involves widening the plastic rear bumper. Looks like your bodyshop left the rear bumper / quarter panel intercept at factory location. This is where most of the rubbing happens on this car and if left as is, you will not be able to roll at that height without rubbing all day everyday. it's just how the rear suspension travels on this car. It's not a plum vertical movement, it angles backwards slickly, hence why your rolling video has so much rubbing noise. 
 
Just felt like giving you this information again cuase it seems like you didnt properly communicate it to your body shop. Dont want you to have all this work done and you cant roll properly. 
 
Good Luck...[/QUOTE]
 
 
I appreciate the input, Rodney. I remembered this being an issue with my previous setups (i just used toe as a temporary solution, which wasnt very forgiving on my tires). It's hard to tell from the most recent pics, but the bumper and intercept were both widened (the bumper with plastic welding). The reason you cant tell is because while the stock bumper has been widened already, the aspec lip has yet to be touched. We've test driven the car at road speeds multiple times with no rubbing. While I am going to go with an adjustable suspension (the cups or kw previously posted), I am also going with stiffer springs, and with them, i shouldnt feel the need to raise the rear while driving.
 
[QUOTE=Brandicus;363453]addy megapixels equate to how large you can blow up the picture without loss of quality, not a measurement of pic quality :slap:
 
onto what matters... CAR IS LOOKING SICK DUDE :biggthumpup:
 
cant wait till we can roll bippuuuuuUUUUUU[/QUOTE]
 
haha i know that you goon! i suppose i should have worded it differently.. i thought that if a point and shoot was modern enough to be 14.1MP then it would take decent pics!

sick! :biggthumpup:

Gotta check this out when I get home from work...I've been waiting to see updates...

check out this chop member NYC03Alti made..dude gets down on PS.
 
[IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/2crtzxs.jpg[/IMG]
 
or maybe my MS PAINT version?
 
[IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/25005s6.jpg[/IMG]
haha

Lol, I'd actually say yours looks better. I'm liking the idea of the bigger vent.

Back to the drawing boards...lol

+2 the bigger vents looks better

[QUOTE=nokcy21;366163]+2 the bigger vents looks better[/QUOTE]

+3 you should do it!!!

dammmm! 
:biggthumpup:

smaller vents are more proportionate to your car...looks better i think...

X2 on the smaller vents.  Cant wait to see this one completed

What about an isf'ish kind of thing to carry the line through?  Craptastical quick chop, but you get the idea:

[IMG]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5375060294_454f839ccc_o.jpg[/IMG]

^ i like that

I have no PS skills, but what about a modification to el pres' idea, and rounding the top of the vent over a bit more  to match the wheel arch more closely, or exactly?  Too drastic? 

Beyond that, el pres has the best idea so far imo.

I actually tried that way first, but it didn't look as good.

Should have figured given what I've seen as your eye.  Given that, I vote for #3.

my first thought was to use a is-f or evo x style vent...you guys got my idea down pact tho..using the body line that goes across my car as the top of the vent, rather than creating a vent surrounding it that would clash. the only problem with your idea, ElPresidente, is that the lower you go, the area between my door and the wheel well is VERY small. it leaves little space for a fender vent, and in your chop, its actually cutting into the door. iono how i feel about a door vent haha
 
as for the angle matching the curvature of the well better, its actually better how presidente envisioned it.  because this is an older pic, you cant see how drastic of a flare was used up front.  the angle depicted will actually flow better with the end product.

That's why it'll work. The door turns in and the vent edge would be out further (due to the new front fender design) so when the door opens it will have plenty of clearance...I think.   Haha..

SUPP Adrian,
 
your Ride is lookin siiiicckkk....    
 
your wheels are deeper than mine... wth? hahaha

can i play?
 
[IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc188/BLACKonBLACK98/803b424e.jpg[/IMG]
 
shaped body line instead of an actual vent.

lol adrian you wont do z3 vents =) :biggthumpup:

nICE!

in for updates before the summer ends

[QUOTE=elpresidente;366526]What about an isf'ish kind of thing to carry the line through? Craptastical quick chop, but you get the idea:
 
[IMG]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5375060294_454f839ccc_o.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
 
 
I really like this !!!!!!

[QUOTE=actolex;369071]I really like this !!!!!![/QUOTE]
 
that looks real dope:biggthumpup:

[IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/2h4x2s4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/akhphl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/2nuujog.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/24ycttz.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/2qki1s8.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/16ggbxt.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/x10bnm.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/j64oex.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/1fhhcp.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/s6nj2a.jpg[/IMG]
 
when rodney first finished his car, i had mentioned my disagreement with him shaving the rear side marker..however, after seeing how much cleaner it looks in person, i decided to shave mine as well.  so props to rodney for that idea!

FWIW... when did you see the car in person?

[QUOTE=excluesiveonez;370734]FWIW... when did you see the car in person?[/QUOTE]
 
On his own car you JooseHEAD :pat:
 
Looks like it's coming together... I can't wait... 
 
 :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=excluesiveonez;370734]FWIW... when did you see the car in person?[/QUOTE]
 
 
whats fwiw mean haha

it means ur a noob Ad. u should repaint ur car now :D theres only one lecheTL on this board.

(FWIW=For what its worth)
Looks sick in that Flat white

[QUOTE=LiCelsior;370768]it means ur a noob Ad. u should repaint ur car now :D theres only one lecheTL on this board.[/QUOTE]
 
what you talkin about jillis.
 
as for the car, it hasnt been painted yet! haha but it is getting sprayed white and there will be some flat involved..eventually..

[IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/6918cy.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/16ke03p.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/2wfntp4.jpg[/IMG]

WOW!!!!!:eek2:

Lookin soo clean sealed & guide coat Cant wait to see everything painted =) No doubt with this thread title MosDef deliverin:biggthumpup:

dammmm ..... :biggthumpup:

great work melding the 2 bumpers. one of the most natural looking i've seen for sure.

[QUOTE=OG;370998]great work melding the 2 bumpers. one of the most natural looking i've seen for sure.[/QUOTE]

+1

Can't wait to see it in person.

[QUOTE=OG;370998]great work melding the 2 bumpers. one of the most natural looking i've seen for sure.[/QUOTE]
+2  Looks stock...which is a compliment.

always wanted to see one with smoked ones front/back. looks like they're interchangeable to me, but im also more of a fan of less is more.

They really did a nice job on the bumper cant even tell it was fused together

+1 on the quality of the build! Can't wait to see her done

[QUOTE=NELSON09;371112]always wanted to see one with smoked ones front/back. looks like they're interchangeable to me, but im also more of a fan of less is more.[/QUOTE]
 
 
the type-s uses smoked turnsignals front and rear. it was considered, but i wanted more of a "white-out" theme over all.
 
Thanks for the compliments everyone, the shop is doing a great job.

[QUOTE=BAHC;371224]the type-s uses smoked turnsignals front and rear. it was considered, but i wanted more of a "white-out" theme over all.
 
Thanks for the compliments everyone, the shop is doing a great job.[/QUOTE]
:pat: about the type-s already running 4 smoked ones. hmm, like rick ross "white-out"?!? LoL, didn't even see the bumper til now, +1,000 came out real smoothe!!!

That front bumper came out dope... really dope... :biggthumpup:
 
I say keep the car FLAT Pearl...

car is eventually going to end up two tone, similar to the black pearl LS...flat white and gloss white

Enjoy!

Dayam Andy finally posted up! 
 
Bumper looks great...

I see a positive outcome...

wat wat wat??? awesome adrian!!

lol the only time i post here is in your thread gg

Steve,

How you been brother? You going to wekfest this sunday??

[URL="http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/6hift/?action=view&current=DSCN4647.mp4"][/URL]Here is a sneak peak about whats to come for this Sunday at Wekfest!!!!

[URL]http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/6hift/?action=view&current=DSCN4647.mp4[/URL][IMG]http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/6hift/?action=view&current=DSCN4647.mp4[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/6hift/DSCN4657.jpg[/IMG]

Wow  !  Congrats bro.    Too dope

PHEW!

looks awesome.

<3! Too cute Adrian!

coming along great!

Good luck maneuvering over speed bumps haha Looks great. Great job Andy

Thats what the wooden blocks are for! in for the win on more pics!

Damn! Looking forward to seeing this on Sunday!

oh doctor!!!

the car is now in my possession and i couldnt be happier with my experience with Masters Autobody..however, more on that later.  first...oh man, what a day.

so the day started at 6 am, with my room mate driving his [url]http://i56.tinypic.com/2uogxza.jpg[/url].

we rented our trailer from Uhaul at 7am and took off to pick up my car.  By 8, disaster already stuck.  bam, rock chip flies and cracks his windshield...okay no big deal, its bound to happen.  next, while exiting the freeway, the trailer broke traction and hydroplaned bringing our truck with it...spinning out into the ditch.  the truck would have flipped, but the trailer kept us grounded....because it whip lashed in the other direction into and under the truck causing the rear bumper to be destroyed, the bed dented, the sidestep destroyed, and the trailer's hydraulic system to break...good thing i bought the insurance.  so after regathering our senses, and taking it to a local uhaul to make sure its still safe to drive, we finished our trek to the shop.  once there we learned the car would not fit on the trailer that i just spent money on and that just owned my roommates truck, because its too wide and too low.  Upon getting a new trailer, the standard hour was spent trying to get it on (with the front suspension maxed out in height), and another hour trying to get the rear lights to work.  On the way home the car goes, and BAM, it starts POURING on my brand new, freshly painted and detailed car.  oh, and ANOTHER rock pummels the windshield leaving another crack.  we get home and now since we dont have to worry about using up anyones time but our own, we get to work on fitting this car on the trailer...after a few hours we finally get the car on the trailer by maxing the height on my coilovers, securing 2x4s to the trailor it self to boost my car even higher to fit on the trailer, and switching all the wheels to my stocks..this was a long 6am-10pm and it looks like tomorrow at wekfest will be just as hectic seeing as to how i need to get it off the trailer and all the parts put back on, just to switch it back out for the ride home.  the reason im not driving the car to wekfest is because 1, the car was just finished so i have no time for alignment, and 2, all of my coils are blown, and just plain not stiff enough as it is.

onto why masters autobody was such a pleasant experience..i always felt comfortable knowing i made the right decision bringing my car to this shop, but today solidified the feeling. The staff has always been courteous, feeding me when ever i made the trip down etc etc, but today was over the top.  i had mentioned that we used a seperate trailer to tow the car to San Jose..it was Master's trailer...thats right, they DELIVERED THE CAR TO ME 2 hours away, for no charge, and believe me, i tried to pay them (even threatened to mail them cash hahaha)..also, while we were waiting for the new trailer to be ready, andy, the owner and 6hift on these boards, let me take his mercedes to get something to eat...these are great people..if youre in norcal, youd be stupid to not at least consider these people...you wont find better work elsewhere, you wont find comparable work for this pricepoint, and you wont find better customer service.  

so, now that i got the car back, whats next?
suspension, interior, audio, details details and more details, both big (body color) and small (lighting, etc)

thanks for this build go out to
[B]Andy, his family, and Aaron @ Masters Autobody in Oakdale, Ca
Sean @ JDM PALACE
Grant @ Fresh Like Sushi
[/B]Everyone at vsc for the support and inspiration..big thanks to John, Mike Denoga, Brandon, and [B]Ronald[/B] for the more specific help and favors they have done for me over the course of the build.
Freddie @ Auto Fashion
All my friends who probably don't visit this forum but followed the build
My girlfriend and my roommate Tony

Can't wait to see this tomorrow.

Looks good so far.  Cant wait to see pics

Sorry bout what happened, cant wait to see more pics of your ride. :biggthumpup:

Just saw this car at wekfest, this car is the real deal!!... Front bumper flares into the front fenders perfect... I like everything about it...

holy SHIT this car is balls sick

This thread stopped delivering...

where's the new pics?

haha pics from wekfest will be up soon im sure, but im not gonna get the car shot professionally or anything until a few more expensive pieces come together..(expensive = long wait atm lol)  kinda dissapointed with how my car was shown at the show...i tried to lower it back down after taking it off the trailer, but i didnt have enough time to level everything out so the front was way too high...also, with out an alignment, my front camber was all out of whack..some kids tried to talk shit saying im cheating thinking im just lowering the car for the show, but w/e what do they know, i ended up taking 1st place Acura so all the hardships were worth it.

alexisthemovie...i saw your car..tried looking for you, but dont know what you look like lol.

sweet deal! people are like that though. Quick to assume and hate before they know the facts. I mean how hard is it to ask someone.

Did you look in the face to ride thread lol

[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/22hqbo.jpg[/IMG]

i was able to dial in this side of the car pretty good with all things considered and no camber..the other side of the car, not so much :smiley-rofl:

as for driving the car, i drove around san francisco with stocks up front, but with the rear wheels on.  glad to report the rear wheels DONT RUB even on the mean streets and hills of SF

:biggthumpup:! More please!

Just a touch more front camber and it looks like you could drive it around. I can't even imagine what it must look like rolling. SF streets destroyed my car. Mustve ripped out a hundred reflectors.

Front fitment when the fenders were raw metal was perfect. What happened between then and the finish that changed the front fitment?

he raised up the car so he could get on the trailer, lol.

bosssyyyy. this car makes me horny

hope you don't mind... found some pics of your car at wekfest, I didn't even go but now knowing that your car was there Damn! its come a long way man Congrats! lots of pics on the internet man!!!
[IMG]http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/185974_1875521732953_1388509366_3277428_1869529_n.jp[/IMG]

& baoser(george) took this picture
[IMG]http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183373_551940749498_34703491_31938541_5274501_n.jpg[/IMG]

& a video from wekfest
[URL="http://vimeo.com/20193145"]http://vimeo.com/20193145[/URL]

[IMG]http://vipdout.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/DSC_4602.jpg[/IMG]

GOOD STUFF!!! :biggthumpup:

bumper is dope, mesh coulda been another color or something, looks out of place. damn those front wheels poke...shouldve went a tad less aggressive Adrian, especially since u went the static route.

now go hit up Lombard st :P.

needs a new grill, fix that poke, and the mesh does really throw me offf

anywho looks nice and looks like superb bodywork

hahaha common people read! haha nah, I'm very happy with the car, but not with the way it was represented at wekfest. again, i had to raise the car and change the wheels to get it on the trailor and didnt have enough time to adjust the coils all the way back down..i picked the car up the day before the show and had no time to prep anything, including alignment. nothing has changed in the fitment from the pics of raw metal til now, so rest assured there is NOT that much poke lol. as for the grill, its already in the plans to be changed, just a matter of money. the mesh behind the bumper is already planned to be painted black until i do something that requires a FMIC. thanks tho to everyone for there comments.
 
on a side note, i cruised around in the car some more last night before putting it back into storage and i gotta say it rides like a dream.. without the car i was growing tired of it, but as soon as i got back in it, i LOVED it..something about that adrenalin rush..
 
oh! and did anyone notice the pretzle?  vip baby

[QUOTE=BAHC;372813]oh! and did anyone notice the pretzle? vip baby[/QUOTE]
 
Gotta be a Vip car then. =p
 
I agree with most of the statements so far. Definitely eager to see the final product though.

Addy you should know better than to ask people to read

goooood shit holmes =)

First and foremost I would like to say thanks Adrian for giving us the opportunity to make your vision come true!!!


Yeah as far as fitment...Adrian is right. There is a more aggressive stance that everyone will see soon!!

Hope you don't mind a little constructive criticism...but this is more what I was expecting:

[IMG]http://www.nightgarage.cc/VIP/bahcedit.jpg[/IMG]

Just a little chop I did quick.

That acutally looks alot better.

[QUOTE=elpresidente;372838]Hope you don't mind a little constructive criticism...but this is more what I was expecting:

[IMG]http://www.nightgarage.cc/VIP/bahcedit.jpg[/IMG]

Just a little chop I did quick.[/QUOTE]

You sir, nailed this! I think you just took Adrian back to the drawing board with this

[QUOTE=eyedea;372852]You sir, nailed this! I think you just took Adrian back to the drawing board with this[/QUOTE]
 
 
youre so good at photoshop elpresidente, seriously lol.
 
but again, the car isnt done yet lol. im not going back to the drawing board with anything...i had already stated the front fitment will be dialed in, the mesh painted black, and tbh i had already planned to paint the accents as presidente had depicted...as thats how job design paints all their kits. the only difference between my vision and presidents was im going to use a type-s chrome grill rather than just gutting it out.  i pulled the car out of the body shop on saturday and loaded it up for the show ppl....lol

Body work quality looks good... As others have stated you need to dial in the camber and height of the car in the front... I'm still waiting for complete car pictures to really formulate an opinion... As of now I'm not feeling how the fenders came out, specially the rear... to me it looks like it's pasted on fender flares ( no natural looking transition from where the body starts). 
 
 
[QUOTE=BAHC;372854]youre so good at photoshop elpresidente, seriously lol.
 
but again, the car isnt done yet lol. im not going back to the drawing board with anything...i had already stated the front fitment will be dialed in, the mesh painted black, and tbh i had already planned to paint the accents as presidente had depicted...as thats how job design paints all their kits. the only difference between my vision and presidents was im going to use a type-s chrome grill rather than just gutting it out. i pulled the car out of the body shop on saturday and loaded it up for the show ppl....lol[/QUOTE]
 
The V-Shape on the factory Grill on the Type-S is a totally different shape... Hope you knew that... It's not comparable with the 2004-2006 Bumpers...

good stuff man .... take your time homie ..        do it once .. do it right .. :biggthumpup:

I actually like the white mesh, gives it a clean look. As far as fitment someone didnt do there calculations rite, front wheels are way to aggresive for the rear I say sell the front wheels and get new ones before you damage them this way you can get good money for them and go a lil less aggresive. Even if you do custom arms in the front I think your gonna have clearance issues. I definately wanna see this thing lower also. You have great ideas, keep doin your thing :biggthumpup:

front wheels fit, and the sizing is as intended.  thanks for the compliments tho ^^

I think with a little camber in front the car should be right on money but personally if it was my car I would look into air suspension, you have to much money invested and it's a shame to see any damage just because you were too low.

What is too low?

[IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/2gwau6p.jpg[/IMG]
 
haha you can tell how sleepy i was

bodywork looks great. i agree on the mesh being painted, disagree on any major grill modification or change.

you make me wanna sell my car and get a TL haha damnnnn...TOO SEXXXY!!

woww, your TL is soo gangster:runcoold: when can we get some more pics with the car all dialed in?!!=)

Came out sick. I agree that the inserts need painted but you said you're doing that already.  Not sure what you got planned for the grille, but I think the stock one is already pretty nice looking. That's lots of work, hope to see it hold up to daily riding at that, or lower height.

[QUOTE=BAHC;372896][IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/2gwau6p.jpg[/IMG]
 
haha you can tell how sleepy i was[/QUOTE] DID you at least bang one of them in your dreams .... DAMM THEY  GIRLS ARE HOT !

kingpin, were on the same page, I hope he hit atleast 2 of them

damn red head on the end wit white shirt

[QUOTE=elpresidente;372895]What is too low?[/QUOTE]

Well the inner lip of front bumper was low enough that they had a hard time getting the 2x4 under tires so he can use the jack. That's why I don't think coil-overs really going to work with his setup but again there is more than one way to peel an apple.

Car looks great Homie and cant wait to see it all wrapped up , Vsc bbq time ! and also philly she is 18 now lol

[QUOTE=jdmpalace;372990]Well the inner lip of front bumper was low enough that they had a hard time getting the 2x4 under tires so he can use the jack. That's why I don't think coil-overs really going to work with his setup but again there is more than one way to peel an apple.[/QUOTE]One person's low is another person's 4x4, that's why I asked..haha.  I personally love the convenience of my hydropneumatic suspension.  Makes life easy for things that would otherwise be a pita for daily driving since I love to drive low on the regular. Static just wouldn't work well for some of the crap we encounter in the city.

So in other words, I agree with you..lol.

wow, all these comments on do this and do that, have to come from people who dont read fully or understand whats its like to rush a vehicle together right before a show.  you didnt get it this far by not knowing whats going on.   im sure you'll get it all strait once you find the time.  
 
nice to finally see a tl plant a front bumper that close to the ground.:bowdown:
just wish you(or someone else stateside) would have went this hard on a ka9.

and what rodney said is correct, the tl type-s grille is slightly different in shape.

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;372856]I'm still waiting for complete car pictures to really formulate an opinion... As of now I'm not feeling how the fenders came out, specially the rear... to me it looks like it's pasted on fender flares ( no natural looking transition from where the body starts). 
 [/QUOTE]

I agree with you. No hate intended, maybe everything will look better once everything is touched up and dialed in.

[QUOTE=jdmpalace;372894]I think with a little camber in front the car should be right on money but personally if it was my car I would look into air suspension, you have to much money invested and it's a shame to see any damage just because you were too low.[/QUOTE]
 
Maybe just the front, But I say go cups the ride will be alot better. If I can do it all over I would have went the cup route

in my personal opinion, i love everything about the body work.  to my eye, it retains an OEM look, but i agree that its all subjective.
 
as for the front fitment, i think some are overestimating just how much poke there really is.
 
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/2hwk4t0.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/25u5gmc.jpg[/IMG]
 
considering the fronts were only at or around -2,3 camber, i think the fronts fit fine with some adjustments.  The fitment is the same as seen in [SIZE=5][URL=http://tinypic.com/r/imtc3a/7]View My Video[/URL][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]which was taken pre tubbing.  The only difference made since then was the tubbing of the front fenders..we did not make the wheels any more aggressive or the fenders any less aggressive.  [/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][/SIZE] 
[SIZE=2]comments and opinions are fine, but final judgements, both bad and GOOD, should be saved until i deem this phase of the build complete.  until then, heres some nicer photos of the nicer side of the car :smiley-rofl:[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2][IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/2nqbrx0.jpg[/IMG][/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/t8os5z.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/2vxkl0w.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/r22lip.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/n3olg4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/6htb29.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/oaotwo.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/ve7w8w.jpg[/IMG]
 
again, all shots are taken with no adjustments or alignment.
 
thanks for viewing and commenting!

Job Design bumper looks badass on your TL. I think you may need some adjustable suspension to be able to drive the car low though.

im going cups (or possibly hydros) but car will be driven when my new arms and coils come in. theres absoultely no rubbing in the rear, and with a stiff suspension up front and the right camber, i should be good. as for the front bumper, i know itll eventually shatter, so i already have something in the works. all im saying for now is i got a new a OEM TL bumper and a new OEM different manufacturer bumper to merge together and mold to the widened front fenders. will be a lot more durable, leaving this bumper for shows or weekends or w/e the hell i feel like atm haha

anyway to shorten the bumper some? see the very bottom, move that in place of the 1 or 2" gap between that and the vents

looks like they could have actually brought the bumper up when they molded it, but i'm not gonna lie, the lowness factor is gangsta. :giggity:

get new front wheels Adrian!

:pat:

I love the progress. Its amazing! I'm subscribed here sitting back in my chair eatting pop corn seeing what you got under your sleeve.  I have my own opinion of what you can do to your car but i rather just chill and watch the movie. 

:biggthumpup:

same stuff about the front wheels just keeps getting brought up even after BAHC has explained it over and overr and overrr...

P.S.We need more pics:thumbsup:

[QUOTE=Brandicus;373130]:pat:[/QUOTE]
 
QFT

I wanna see this car in person!
:biggthumpup:
looks like everything is OEM on your car. Bumpers, fenders not the wheels haha.

only teasin ya Adrian, some people take it so seriously and need to learn to read ;)

sick dude! love it! it looks so natural. It kinda reminds me of the wide flares you see on the touring cars now days.

Whats up with the black benz next to you?

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;373234]
Whats up with the black benz next to you?[/QUOTE]Fabulous SL

wow state side.. tight!

[URL="http://tinypic.com/r/16kw06/7"]View My Video[/URL]
 
cant see SHIT but you can tell how wide it is lol

Looking good Adrian! I know what you mean by not complete and rushing for the show. I had to do the same for a show in Vegas last year. Day before barley put back together and had to drive to Vegas the morning of, no sleep at all.

FRONT FENDER AND TIRES ARE CRAZY STANCE :)...

Ridiculous! :)

when we gonna get some more pics of the car?!:biggthumpup:

this car is sick in person, most shots posted in here dont do it  justice. cant wait to see you get this thing dialed in adrian. hot shit right here

i think this car is sick!!!! cant wait till u get her dialed in like u want :thumbsup:

Adrian,

What's the update???

car is on jackstands, camber arms are with freddie at autofashion, and waiting on new suspension (:

AW MAN I HATE IT WHEN I LOOK AT A THREAD WITH NEW POSTS AND THERES NO UPDATES!!! 

Such a tease.

<3

Damn Bro I just finished reading through you entire thread, and this this is Top Notch.  Definitely setting standards.

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<3 you Adrian....no homo.

More please.

This build came out great. How satisfied are you with Andy's work? Was it worth the drive all the way to HickVille USA? LOL You don't have to answer that.

100% satisfied with the work and their shop in general.  the many long drives to HickVille was okay as long as i get some fresh picked corn on the way back..hic!

Wow!!! is this car on the road or what... seems like it's been idle just as long as it was in surgery... What's the status???

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

WEAK!

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Work on that front fitment. And the grill needs to go.

^ i never woulda guessed !

lol^

Whoooda thunkittt!?!!!

RIP? whats new with it Ad.

nothing lol. has been a longer than expected process getting ahold of this suspension company.. hopefully stuff should start coming together in the next 2 weeks or so
 
as for what ive done in the downtime...chicken wire is now semi gloss black and headlights are off and open..contemplating different retrofits/led configurations

The black mesh should make it look much cleaner.  Im in for updates

[QUOTE=elpresidente;372838]Hope you don't mind a little constructive criticism...but this is more what I was expecting:
 
[IMG]http://www.nightgarage.cc/VIP/bahcedit.jpg[/IMG]
 
Just a little chop I did quick.[/QUOTE]
 
 
+1:dance:

new coils are here, will be going on when my custom front UCA gets here probably wednesday.  went with bc..20/18k spring rates.  didnt end up doing anything with the headlights so thatll just get done later..just wanna get this thing back on the road.  I'll be ordering my cup kit in about a week, and once thats in and installed its on to either interior, 2 tone wrapping my car, or supercharging it... however, this will continue to be a slowww build.  again, just happy to almost have it back on the road.

And I'll be waiting for more updates.
*thumbs up

[QUOTE=BAHC;390854]new coils are here, will be going on when my custom front UCA gets here probably wednesday.  went with bc..20/18k spring rates.  didnt end up doing anything with the headlights so thatll just get done later..just wanna get this thing back on the road.  I'll be ordering my cup kit in about a week, and once thats in and installed its on to either interior, 2 tone wrapping my car, or supercharging it... however, this will continue to be a slowww build.  again, just happy to almost have it back on the road.[/QUOTE]

I think all of the above? lol

mmk so uca's and new coils are on...its fun driving this thing again; i cant believe how comfortable these 20/18k coils are..almost wish i went stiffer, lol!  anyway, heres a sneak peak of what i did last night...bumper is off because im dropping the car at my alignment shop today while im at work, and i dont trust them driving up onto the rack with the bumper on, especially when im not there to keep them in line haha.  i did test fit with the front bumper on,and nothing hits up there.  driving to work today, i do occasionally rub slightly up front under compression, but its def. not anything a smidge more camber and some extra stiffness cant solve.  as for the car itself, it will eventually and innevitably go lower over time, just want to get reaquainted with the driving style first after having been driving a van for a year.
 
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cant really see shit in this next picture (super dark by that time lol) but it gives at least some what of an idea of current ride height.
 
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RIDICULOUS <3

SHE LIVES

congratulations, must feel like Christmas in July. that 3/4 ass shot is crazy, almost showing off some frontal inner stretch even with all that work. she's got some sexy  curvature to her that's for sure. congrats again and good luck moving forward from here. may the sun be upon your face and the wind upon your back...and super smoothe smoothe smoothe roads ahead =)

Don't change the grille!

WOW  looks like you need a Jack just to use that jack ..:biggthumpup:
 
 
Bumper off makes it look like an S14 on Steroids :giggity:

^ lol funny you say that, i was thinking it looked like a s chassis/drift car too LOL and yea i need 2 jacks

heres some vids of after the alignment...between -5/6 all around.  Eventually i want to get the car lower, especially the rear end, but i need to remember/remap my routes..been a while haha. next mod will be cup kit for the fronts.


iono how to embed...can i mod do it :pat:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZam8pSd61E[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo5px7sXLAE[/url]

AH mazing

[YOUTUBE]WZam8pSd61E[/YOUTUBE]
 
[YOUTUBE]Lo5px7sXLAE[/YOUTUBE]
 
:biggthumpup: Looks great man!!!

Ya!!! Great to see it on the road looking super proper! This is my Favorite TL for sure!!!

Love it!

tl bar has been raised i think.

or lowered. =)

Looks good there..did you fix the front yet?  The bumper I mean, maybe I shouldn't say fix..but repaint those parts.  I still really think that fender vent mod we talked about would look sick.

^ i painted the  mesh, but leaving the rest of the bumper white for now..lots still left to do with the car but just taking it slow and enjoying it for now.  i got the car shot this weekend so you'll be able to see how it sits...and yea, lookin at the car....fender vent may just be in the future.

Very nice...

Rolls nice...  Roads are a dream over there... 
 
can't wait to see it finished...

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Looking pretty damn legit bro:biggthumpup: 
 
 
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Ive been missing out on alot, fender work def. came out Sick and its sitting jus mean looking :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

what a beast looking ride! love it.

Shit is badazz!!!

Looks great man!  Any new daytime pics?

thanks y'all.

I know you have more pics addy, quit teasin!

i really dont, not yet lol.

I think my little bro shot that photo at the meet...anyway your car looks good man!

damn that's phawnkey - in a real good way =)

[QUOTE=OG;399922]tl bar has been raised i think.[/QUOTE] Adrian  owns the TL bars .. Rondey's old car was also up there .. but when you are a leader there are no levels :biggthumpup:

there's no bars as there is no competition.  im a fan of what a LOT of people have been doin with their tl's..especially as of late..i just was finally able to see what i been scheming for 2 years come to life.  went to my first VSC meet way back when and i told mike denoga what my plans were..2 years later and it all came true for me..couldnt be happier with the car, but its not done yet!  thanks for all the good comments everyone

Damn Adrian that does look pimptastic! Your really raising the bar for the rest of the Honda-Fan-Boyz :biggthumpup:
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Oh and sorry no pun intended =)

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this picture speaks to me...it says, "GO LOWER!"  and as those of you that either know me in real life, or my car in previous iterations could have guessed, that's exactly what is about to happen!  Eventually ill section out the front bumper to get the entire car lower, but for now i'll drop the rear a half inch to an inch to level it out and at least get that side skirt a little closer to the ground, and eliminate that tire gap..i had the fender radiused so high for a reason!

anyway, even tho post processing was obviously involved, the picture really does show the difference between my paint job, and the standard WDP that is found on white tl's.

YES!

and you are correct about the paint man! looks sooo good. glad to see another person on coils haha. saw the video, love the video, saw this, love it even more. all the work is well worth it! I am editing cause i couldnt even think of what to say, speechless from awesomery

the more i look at this car the better it is, and i'm not really a fan of the platform to begin with. even being very extreme everything flows very well, both in styling and construction.

wrd looks better and better everday i see it

Looks good man... glad you finally reaching where you want it to be... I still think you widened it too much, but that's just me. 
 
I think that if you shorten the front bumper, smooth out & lower the sideskirts a little, do something in the rear to lower the bumper and tie it into the uniqueness of the rest of the car and add the 2010 TL side mirror... it would look insane... 
 
Great job so far... 
 
Now... when are you digging into the interior...?

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;400523]Looks good man... glad you finally reaching where you want it to be... I still think you widened it too much, but that's just me. 
 
I think that if you shorten the front bumper, smooth out & lower the sideskirts a little, do something in the rear to lower the bumper and tie it into the uniqueness of the rest of the car and add the 2010 TL side mirror... it would look insane... 
 
Great job so far... 
 
Now... when are you digging into the interior...?[/QUOTE]
 
 
you know, i really want to do something to the sideskirts and rear bumper to get them to sit lower (especially the rear bumper) but i probably wont.  Imma TRY to do interior before the end of this year, and after that, i think thats it for me for major mods, on this car.  thanks for the comments everyone.

Beautiful, just fucking beautiful, daddy has a new favorite tl for sure :biggthumpup:

car is amazing. nothing else to say. great job!

[QUOTE=BAHC;400561]you know, i really want to do something to the sideskirts and rear bumper to get them to sit lower (especially the rear bumper) but i probably wont.[/QUOTE]
 
don't drop the skirts and rear bumper, drop the car and raise the front bumper. duh.

[QUOTE=OG;400650]don't drop the skirts and rear bumper, drop the car and raise the front bumper. duh.[/QUOTE]
 
well yea, that part was already in the plans :P  but the design of the rear bumper just makes it so it looks high since it angles upward..i think thats what rodney was reffering to by doing something to it to get lower and unique

No! The pic is telling you to get bags so you can park it lower haha.

im scared bags wont give me the stiffness i need to drive low and protect my car from its new found fragility.

[QUOTE=BAHC;400813]im scared bags wont give me the stiffness i need to drive low and protect my car from its new found fragility.[/QUOTE]
 
I've had no issues! :biggthumpup:
 
BTW- Gettin some nice reviews on Canibeat/stancenation=)

[QUOTE=BAHC;400813]im scared bags wont give me the stiffness i need to drive low and protect my car from its new found fragility.[/QUOTE]

i agree with you 100% id stick with the cups idea.

sneak peek:
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Amazing shots homie... Amazing!!!

canibeat pics are all over tumblr lol.

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;400848]Amazing shots homie... Amazing!!![/QUOTE]
 
 
lulz, it was too funny.  most people spend a lot of money on lighting equipment, stands, umbrellas, etc...he used a single light and a remote controlled exposure...just walked around the car holding the light for a long exposure ROFL came out clean too.

I love how this turned out. The Job Design bumper looks at home on your car. And the fender work turned out nice too!

I think the car came out awesome:biggthumpup:

Damn!!! These my friend are nice! Congrats on a bad ass car
[QUOTE=BAHC;400846]sneak peek:
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looks sick!! seeing this makes me miss my 3g TL :sad:

Damn. Came out bad ass.

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see the rest here...[URL]http://staystetti.com/changing-the-game-2/[/URL]
 
 
thanks for all the kind comments every one, on to the next stage! :dance:
 
 
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TL VIP CONCEPT CAR 2015 
 
 
all the other are still behind .. :biggthumpup:

I'm going to +1 with KP for TL VIP CONCEPT CAR 2015. 

Adrian... I'm just stoked!!!!!! I definitely need to see this in person.

word...changing the game indeed.  Love it Adrian!!!!

still in sj fool? i wanna come by and check it out havnt seen your ride since the last time we hung out.

Now that shit is DOPE! Glad those UCA worked out!

WOW!.. That shit is fire..

Damn, sickest TL around. Later.

nice bro, front fitment has me going back on the rear...everyone was like match the front to rear and now...pffft. agg and a 1/2. way to go. status:untouchable.

^front camber is the shit man hahaha.  imma add 2 more degrees out back to tuck that tire, but i actually have more camber up front then the rear right now.. i think it was agi back then who said he likes the look of more camber up front than in back, and i kinda agree.  above all else tho, its about having em as close as possible.

Cant stop staring at them pics....damnnnnnn :biggthumpup::biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

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[QUOTE=knguyen;402144]Cant stop staring at them pics....damnnnnnn :biggthumpup::biggthumpup::biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
That's partially due to all the pics flooding the nets/blogs lately LOL!
Good shit fam :biggthumpup:

ive heard its been passed around on flickr and tumblr a bit haha

When I seen this in person again ... Still lost on how you drive it so low .... Love it Adrian 
 
Keep up the great work and looking forward to the Q being done so we ca get all together for a Norcal Vip Shoot !

Dang.

you need some quad tips adrian!

[QUOTE=VipDout;402189]When I seen this in person again ... Still lost on how you drive it so low .... Love it Adrian 
 
Keep up the great work and looking forward to the Q being done so we ca get all together for a Norcal Vip Shoot ![/QUOTE]

dont you know? he gets out of the car and lifts it up over speed bumps...no wonder he's so yoked. =)

Canibeat did you right sir!

good shitz

thanks y'all

efame...done got featured

Killed the TL game with this one.

shut it down?

high-res pics needed. stat.

Reminds me how much I love the LXZ's.  

Car's sick!

[QUOTE=carlos;402622]high-res pics needed. stat.[/QUOTE]
 
you can get em from the original sites.
 
[URL]http://staystetti.com/changing-the-game-2/[/URL]
[URL]http://www.canibeat.com/2011/07/total-lust-slammed-static-acura-tl/[/URL]

Representing Refined Freedom...word...2 man crew

crazy.... love it

awesome build...congrats on the feature

[QUOTE=OG;402541]shut it down?[/QUOTE]

Blue screen of death. Can't even restart!