Theres a few of us here....very few

I just wanted to post something in here so the big never was out of the box...

Yep yep!  Reppin the midwest.   You're gonna be at Ames 4.0 right?  You better be! :D

scotty

Chi-town----stopping by....

Checkin in.

yep, here in rare form, as usual.

Here in KY. Been slow since I am getting married this year. Got to put the car on hold. Will be at Mid-Ohio for Exposed again this year.

Newbie resurrecting a thread from the dead to check in from Ohio.

i still here. I like having one of the Q45 's in  town that is not so stock

Its alive Its alive good to know you all are here...

I'm here even though I don't post often. I wish I had a digi cam to show you guys some pics but I don't :(

yoo Chicagoland area Up in here!

Chicago here also. 93 GS under construction.

Welcome to the spot bro good to know there's more VIP influenced peeps here in the plains post some pics of the GS...

I've  seen a gold LS400 rollin around Joliet with some deep hammers.

[QUOTE=JDMJim;77829]I've  seen a gold LS400 rollin around Joliet with some deep hammers.[/QUOTE]

that was me. I sold it a couple of days ago though. I kept the wheels though. The guy I sold it to was asking me about how to use the switches to lower it and raise it :) anybody wanna buy my wheels?

heres a celly pic in all her glory 
[img]http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo30/4b/8f/19cd6e6468b2.jpg?_rh=doekowwvdyvmnkufs52y2ab2[/img]

Looks like it was pretty clean no better pics...what's the specs on the wheels and what kind are they?

nah thats the only pic I have. I'm poor so I don't get any cool gadgets like digital cameras :(
they're 19x9 and 19x10 24 offset. the rears are low disk or whatever ssr uses. the fronts I forget what they are.

I figuered SSR Viennas.  Spoke wasn't right to be Work's. too bad it's gone :-( I was with my friends when I saw you @ Walt's ice cream shop

ahh you figured right :) well I have too many cars and it was either get rid of this car or my 80 malibu and I chose to keep my malibu. I still have my beater gs300 and I've thought about keeping the wheels for this car but then I would have to get the stance and then it would start all over. :p

What type of suspension was on the LS and what do you want for the wheels? The 80 Malibu must be pretty nice...can't be that poor if you own several cars what's the real skinny?

yo yo midwest gents.

What it do son? glad to see some growth in this area it was looking pretty bad for a minute there...lets keep it popping.

yup, there is not much of a midwest movement on the VIP stuff. It totally sucks. Ah well.

I am from Berwyn, Il Chicago suburb. I thought I checked in before.

Whatup bro thanx for checking in looks like a nice lil Y33 you got there let's see more pics if you got em

save the car kabob!!!!

I have some more pics on Cardomain. I want to go lower,  I'll have to wait until I have the money for an air ride. [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/839275[/url]

[QUOTE=jbo;79870]What type of suspension was on the LS and what do you want for the wheels? The 80 Malibu must be pretty nice...can't be that poor if you own several cars what's the real skinny?[/QUOTE]

just something I did. 2 450vair compressors, airide strutbag shocks and some manual valves. I want 1600 for the wheels. I can't sell them because I don't have a camera. I actually sold the ls so I can fund the rebuild on the malibu.

[QUOTE=nadreams;80308]yup, there is not much of a midwest movement on the VIP stuff. It totally sucks. Ah well.[/QUOTE]

thats true but in a way its better. I've left my car parked everywhere and I felt noone would ever steal it. People would go crazy about the air but not the wheels or anything. I kinda like it that way. more exposure means more problems.

Had a guy at the Elmhurst show with a Vertex lipkitted SC300/400. Nice old school Volk Racing 5 spokes too. slick car. all black

[QUOTE=JDMJim;81628]Had a guy at the Elmhurst show with a Vertex lipkitted SC300/400. Nice old school Volk Racing 5 spokes too. slick car. all black[/QUOTE]

Cmon I know you got pics... anything worthy between the 2 shows from last week post em up.

I'm out by Chicago.  Here's a pic of my pos.  Soon to be for sale.

[IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/Nackers240sx/CRW_9320copy.jpg[/IMG]

Whatup bro welcome to the spot 240 conv looks pretty clean ever drifted it at Gateway Intl Raceway?looks familiar for some reason...what you getting next?

soon, very soon (within the next 8 months) we here in the midwest will have a connection for the VIP parts and lifestyle. I don't want to release much info right (jbo already kindda knows the deal) but I know of a shop opening that will be catering to the VIP culture. More to come as I find out more. I do know that there is talk of stocking certain ture VIP platform wheels and other misc. parts. (Work and AME are in the discussion right now.) The company is trying to cater to more of the VIP/ high end customers and less with the "tuner boyz".

Only event I've had the pleasure of making it to was at Autobahn.  I didn't do very good cause I had a terrible night/morning before the event and was feeling like crap.

I'm kinda undecided what I want right now, but so far I know I want something more luxury driven with a nice smooth ride.  Something 4 door rwd.  And lately I've been even thinking about an automatic.  With all that I've been really fond of the Lincoln LS.  I would like to get an older Q45 and go crazy with the vip style, but I want something newer and also something I won't really want to do much to cause I need to save money for more important things right now.

^^^^ I hear ya, its tough to spend all your money on a car. I guess that is the reason im still rollin in a 94 Toyota Corolla.

Jake

from stl. just checking in. sup guys?

chicago area, specifically Des Plaines lol. just checking in, hoping to move up to a better car. maybe a Q45 or M45 if the funds allow it.


currently rocking a 2K Gti =/

[quote=jdmhkup;87478]from stl. just checking in. sup guys?[/quote]
 
Welcome to the spot fellow StL native where in the area are you?
 
 
and welcome Swizz_dub you can only do what you can when you can so stick around and enjoy...

[QUOTE=jbo;88148]Welcome to the spot fellow StL native where in the area are you?
 
 
and welcome Swizz_dub you can only do what you can when you can so stick around and enjoy...[/QUOTE]
i'm in st.charles,you? is there any vip car in st.louis area? or midwest?

I'm on the south side of things as far as any VIP car sightings I'd have to say no not as of yet...what you rollin?

[QUOTE=jbo;88596]I'm on the south side of things as far as any VIP car sightings I'd have to say no not as of yet...what you rollin?[/QUOTE]
that's too bad man!!  i've got a project that's still undercontruction, 96 ls400 /w junction pruduce kit,still trying to decide on wheel,and sus.

^^^^ sounds sweet. Be sure to keep us midwest boys posted:slap:

checkin in from indiana

Welcome to the spot sir enjoy your stay...

[QUOTE=jdmhkup;89196]that's too bad man!!  i've got a project that's still undercontruction, 96 ls400 /w junction pruduce kit,still trying to decide on wheel,and sus.[/QUOTE]

Yo let's see pics of this work in progress I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to see it.

that's all i got so far, i'll try to put bag in it by next weekend. i want crazy wide wheel and i'll put metal flare on it. you guys have any suggestion on wheel and offset? i got 2 set here but i don't think they will do. btw nice wheel you got there jbo!! what size,off?

Looks nice bro very clean indeed can't wait to see it finished...and thanx for the comments on my wheels they are 18x8.5+20f and 8.5+13r fitment is pretty good

checking in from MN. You guys would be AMAZED at the VIP scene here. I don't know if anyone is on here but this is what i've seen so far:

Spotted twice: White Wald (i'm positive) LS400 (98-00) exposed exhaust, DUMPED, monotone, sweet decklid spoiler.

Spotted often: Black kitted 98-05 GS, slammed, i've only seen it moving there is alot of lip, JP (style) tails, tint.

Plus there are countless GS/LS and infiniti's driving around with wheels and a kit but the 2 above are the only ones i've seen that I would label "VIP".  

Anyone on here? I would [b]love[/b] to see more pictures of that LS. I had one of the same generation (99) mine was black, I always loved white ones. This one is top notch.

Checking in from Milwaukee,WI.  I have an '04 BMW 745 and '04 Lexus SC430 that I am looking to add some VIP-style to.  Right now the 745 is sitting on 22" and the SC430 on 20".  Both could use a more aggressive stance, air ride, and mild kits though.
I am more excited about doing the 7-Series though.  I am looking into a Wald kit, very aggressive 22" forged wheels, and a custom air ride since no one makes on for this car.

We need to plan a meet for the midwest...VIP style...there are a few of us.

that's what I have been saying.

Well i no longer own my xb...we should see what i bring to the meet..

Another one bites the dust what did u pick up? I'm with having a meet when we talking.

My guy has a shop out here in Joliet Il...me and JDMJIM stay this way...so maybe we could have a meet early spring next year with a small photo shoot...

I honestly believe we need to start getting stronger and showing our work....so we can get that support.

I'm down we need to really etch this in stone maybe organize it around the same time as a show that would be neutral for everyone...

HIN is usually aroung late march early april...

pm sent!!! JBO

chicago here.

STL here. I know JBO pretty well. My friend just bought a truck from him. lol.
 Always down for a meet. The B will be having a few surgeries though so i need a little bit of a heads up.

Lets do this sometime in May 0f 08.

May sounds good what's everybody else think?

works for me.

as long as its in chicago im in

Well as i mention before...we can probably have it at my guy's store which is in joliet,IL.

what does everyone think?

isnt too far. cool with me.

Doesn't sound bad what kind of store does your boy have? I'm guessing something car related...

Yeah is a car store.... well let me know what you guys think so we can we the ball rolling.

Hell, I'm down, hook it up
Before the winter wheels come out

Tim this would not be until next year in may

hmmm, may, YAY, new wheels

keep me in the loop!

I am contemplating sell the car though...I need funds for school!

I would like to get the meet going but dont have an idea how to kick it off....JBO, timmuh, timfiredog,jdmjim....if you guys have any suggestions lets get it organized...

Fosho fosho will get it all done...

Jose, You gotta finish the car. or get the rims on at least. I gotta get my interiro parts speaking of which

[quote=jag09;90640]checkin in from indiana[/quote]

...wow, another Indiany member?  

I say we meet in Indiana, I mean, c'mon, it's the "Crossroad of America" or something like that.

well checkin in here, just moved from warrensburg Mo (hour east of KC) to laramie WY and will be back to florida in about a year. is wyoming part of the midwest???

Welcome to the joint and I have no clue...

chi south subs... manhattan south of joliet!

Thought you lived in Bolingbrook/R-ville area? Maybe that's why no one has called me to tell me they are following me/you...

all Midwest and not one Michigan member... I'm a sad lonely man =/

checkin in from the middle of Minnesota, f'in cold and mot many VIPs up here, anyone from my area 763

612

checkin in. currently in the navy but im from 773 area...hoping to get stationed closer to home.  i was just home dis weekend and man they got some nasty ass potholes specially coming from midway lol...i think its nice how theres a few of us tho...out there..dare to be different i guess 
 
[IMG]http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/drae86toreno/Martin8.jpg[/IMG]

Looking excellent bro welcome to the midwest section...

yeah, you better waych out for those potholes. Construction season is already gearing up for March 1st. we'll go from potholes to gravel on the roads.

[URL="http://vipstylecars.com/forums/member.php?u=7402"][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]drae86toreno[/SIZE][/FONT][/URL] vbmenu_register("postmenu_130449", true);  the potholes near midway are horrible...i was there approx. two weeks ago and it was like crossing the grand canyon at cicero. its has been reported there are 60,000 potholes to fill in the chicagoland area.

lol man thats crazy..yeah when i go back to chicago im probably just gona walk during the winter CTA FTW! lol and garage my GS...that was the only thing i was looking forward to in coming back to ATL. but i never normall go those routes anywys...so its all good...i normally hang around the suburbs...hopefully i can get orders to be around the area..so i can hang and roll with you guys!...wat are the top shops around now? i know touge factory is big on drifting/240 stuff while ams is still king when it comes to dsm's i think? i duno how drivers image is doing tho...

Drivers who? DOn;t forget Sound Performnce. Those are the Toyota guys. But that's about it otherwise. Lot's of DIY'ers and it shows with the busted up cars.

sound performance...weres that at? drivers image uhm..it was on mcormick blvrd. i think...

[QUOTE=Nizzy;126664]all Midwest and not one Michigan member... I'm a sad lonely man =/[/QUOTE]

michigan member rite here....what part of MI r u from???

[QUOTE=drae86toreno;131439]sound performance...weres that at? drivers image uhm..it was on mcormick blvrd. i think...[/QUOTE]


Something like Bloomingdale on Army Trail RD...maybe

[QUOTE=JDMJim;131333]Drivers who? DOn;t forget Sound Performnce. Those are the Toyota guys. But that's about it otherwise. Lot's of DIY'ers and it shows with the busted up cars.[/QUOTE]

:smiley-rofl:  Sorry but the Drivers who was great.

hmmm, it's spring time. Time to plana midwest meet?

Most def. Somebody needs to.

[QUOTE=timfiredog;150735]hmmm, it's spring time. Time to plana midwest meet?[/QUOTE]

With all this rain and crap we've got going on we need to see how and when the weather is gonna break because most of us dont want to clean the hell out of our cars to drive them in the rain we still have time...

jbo..looks like I'll be out there first week of October or there abouts.  We're making a little "cross-country" trip out of it, hitting up various spots as we make our way there.  We already have our house out there in Florissant.

I was hoping to drive home the end of may to see if i can meet up some of you guys but instead ima just fly there....gas prices i heard is a lot up there...plus i didnt get my tires in yet so yeah..maybe next time :(

oh wait, didi I miss something? elpresidente moving to STL?

sir yes sir...

[QUOTE=timfiredog;157963]oh wait, didi I miss something? elpresidente moving to STL?[/QUOTE]
Yep, as jbo confirmed...

SWEET!! wow, hey jbo, looks like we may actually need to get a meet together some time.

The wife and I fly into LAX on the 2nd of October.  We'll be staying a day or two with my boy Ray (forum member swifty949) in the LBC then start our 1600 mile plus journey to STL in the Jag (we're taking like a week to do it so we can hit all the views and attractions..haha).  Got a house in Florissant waiting for our arrival (and the Benz is getting shipped the whole way there).  I'm pretty stoked...

So, Elpresidente is on a mission. Sent from the VIP gods above, to come over to the mid-west & spread the scene. He is a missionary man.

Might want to reconsider Florrisant...not terribly bad, but definitely doesn't have the best reputation of places to live in St. Louis.  Of course, if you already have the house...
 
I'm in the process of trying to get out of here and move back to KY.  Not a big fan of this town, other than the car scene.  If I'm still here though, which is a possibility considering the housing market, definitely be in touch.

that'll be nice. there's very few of us here....very few

Finally, we will have a VIP scene in the StL rather than just a couple.

Honestly he'll be the first...lol...hit me up Mike

[QUOTE=jbo;184097]Honestly he'll be the first...lol...hit me up Mike[/QUOTE]
Haha, I've been trying to but you're never on!!!  Or at least, not on when I'm on.  The area we're moving to is a brand new development area (all new houses)..so I'm not sure which area he's speaking of that's not the greatest.  Haha, either way..we already have the house so I'll make due with whatever the circumstances.  I'm originally from Philly, it can't be that bad..haha.

not to bad of an area.. the new development is nice. enjoy the crappy roads! if you guys get a meet up hallor at me jbo. like to get in on that 1..

We fly out to LAX on the 16th, but the car won't be ready to pick up in LBC till the 20-22nd.  Depending on how quickly they unload I guess.  So it looks like a few days before Halloween is when we'll arrive in the STL since we're taking our time with the road trip to sight see and what not.  Maybe have an introductory meet just to put faces to names when we get settled in?