KANSAS VIP??? UCF20 build thread!!!
Hey everyone my name is Ray from Wichita Ks. I picked up my project 97 ls400 coach edition 2 weeks ago with the intention of making a clean VIP styled daily driver and i have gotten done a few things here and there I plan on keeping it pretty simple and clean.
Here is when i got it
2 days later I went and got my windows tinted I wanted bronze tint too sorta match the exterior this was the outcome not very bronze but I think it looks good it's about 20%
I got bored and looked at my grill it had the gold emblem with a grayish center with a few rock chips i decided on painting the center including emblem flat black and leaving the chrome frame. I dont know how i feel about it I want a badgeless grille but i can't seem to find any for 95-97 in budget yet anyone know where I can get one LMK!!
replaced all interior lights with bright white LED's
today I decide to upgrade the headlights I ended up getting 6000k HID's low beam and foglights clear bumper lights and LED corners I'm pretty happy with the outcome so far Oh yea also got a JP gold tsuna in the mail so i threw it plus gave the whole car a detail
after all this Im pretty satisfied with the exterior for now all i'm gonna add is LED tail lights and work on getting some wheels. I want some 19" full faced wheels in a 9/10 width and teenage offsets I would love to find a nice set of SSR vienna kreis or some work eurolines dh with polished faces but we will see! I know my progress is pretty basic so far so please don't flame a noob=) and opinions and comments are welcome!
Thanks for looking!!
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Hey everyone my name is Ray from Wichita Ks. I picked up my project 97 ls400 coach edition 2 weeks ago with the intention of making a clean VIP styled daily driver and i have gotten done a few things here and there I plan on keeping it pretty simple and clean.
Here is when i got it
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2 days later I went and got my windows tinted I wanted bronze tint too sorta match the exterior this was the outcome not very bronze but I think it looks good it's about 20%
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/Cars%20related/2011-08-09200845.jpg[/IMG]
I got bored and looked at my grill it had the gold emblem with a grayish center with a few rock chips i decided on painting the center including emblem flat black and leaving the chrome frame. I dont know how i feel about it I want a badgeless grille but i can't seem to find any for 95-97 in budget yet anyone know where I can get one LMK!!
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/Cars%20related/2011-08-10203607.jpg[/IMG]
replaced all interior lights with bright white LED's
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/Cars%20related/2011-08-09222907.jpg[/IMG]
today I decide to upgrade the headlights I ended up getting 6000k HID's low beam and foglights clear bumper lights and LED corners I'm pretty happy with the outcome so far Oh yea also got a JP gold tsuna in the mail so i threw it plus gave the whole car a detail
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/Cars%20related/2011-08-12175948.jpg[/IMG]
after all this Im pretty satisfied with the exterior for now all i'm gonna add is LED tail lights and work on getting some wheels. I want some 19" full faced wheels in a 9/10 width and teenage offsets I would love to find a nice set of SSR vienna kreis or some work eurolines dh with polished faces but we will see! I know my progress is pretty basic so far so please don't flame a noob=) and opinions and comments are welcome!
Thanks for looking!!
clean car you picked up, looks like it will come out great once you drop it and add rims
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clean car you picked up, looks like it will come out great once you drop it and add rims
Interior looks clean! have fun with your build!
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Interior looks clean! have fun with your build!
Very clean platform man, happy modding!!!
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Very clean platform man, happy modding!!!
thanks everyone for the comments so I have a few updates nothing major done but got some parts in...
These came in yesterday the car has factory air suspension which I wanted too just get a datasystem air controller but decided coilovers was the best way too go
and picked these up for super cheap locally they need some work but it's not bad the faces will be taken off and painted some sort of silver I haven't decided what yet any susgestions?? I even thought about color matching the faces hmmm

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thanks everyone for the comments so I have a few updates nothing major done but got some parts in...
These came in yesterday the car has factory air suspension which I wanted too just get a datasystem air controller but decided coilovers was the best way too go
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/Cars%20related/2011-08-31194627.jpg[/IMG]
and picked these up for super cheap locally they need some work but it's not bad the faces will be taken off and painted some sort of silver I haven't decided what yet any susgestions?? I even thought about color matching the faces hmmm
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Sweet. looking forward to pics with the wheels on.
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Sweet. looking forward to pics with the wheels on.
Thanks bro!!! looking forward myself gotta refinish em first tho ...btw I love ur ride bro it's a huge inspiration
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Thanks bro!!! looking forward myself gotta refinish em first tho ...btw I love ur ride bro it's a huge inspiration
RAY!!! lost my sn on my old login....lol. made a new.
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RAY!!! lost my sn on my old login....lol. made a new.
lol James???? what up brah ...I don't even know what your sn was ...I'm just a lurker
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lol James???? what up brah ...I don't even know what your sn was ...I'm just a lurker
Awww shit wichita niggies in the houseee!
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Awww shit wichita niggies in the houseee!
yeah wichita in the house! glad you didnt sell the car. seen it on CL for a while ago
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yeah wichita in the house! glad you didnt sell the car. seen it on CL for a while ago
hellah fresh;409176 wrote:Awww shit wichita niggies in the houseee!
What's good!!!!! more Wichita headdsss nice!!!!! we needa have a meet hahaha
ikadburry;409186 wrote:yeah wichita in the house! glad you didnt sell the car. seen it on CL for a while ago
Yeah i put it up for sale after 1 week of owning it I really wanted a y33 q45 and one came up locally plus the color of the LS was throwing me off i really wanted black on black but got no response on it so I guess i'm just meant too keep it! lol oh well ...did you use too have a 2gs on bazeria's???
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[QUOTE=hellah fresh;409176]Awww shit wichita niggies in the houseee![/QUOTE]
What's good!!!!! more Wichita headdsss nice!!!!! we needa have a meet hahaha
[QUOTE=ikadburry;409186]yeah wichita in the house! glad you didnt sell the car. seen it on CL for a while ago[/QUOTE]
Yeah i put it up for sale after 1 week of owning it I really wanted a y33 q45 and one came up locally plus the color of the LS was throwing me off i really wanted black on black but got no response on it so I guess i'm just meant too keep it! lol oh well ...did you use too have a 2gs on bazeria's???
coming along! throw the wheels on it
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coming along! throw the wheels on it
speedaddict;409222 wrote:coming along! throw the wheels on it
I wish I could asap but I they need refinishing they where dropped off today too get done shop said they would have em done in 2 weeks :thumbsdown:
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[QUOTE=speedaddict;409222]coming along! throw the wheels on it[/QUOTE]
I wish I could asap but I they need refinishing they where dropped off today too get done shop said they would have em done in 2 weeks :thumbsdown:
Man.. Wichita... That city bangs hard back in the day, too bad all the homies in da joint now... Everyone give it up one time for Lansing correctional and hutch correctional.... Laws in kansas be fucked up yo...
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Man.. Wichita... That city bangs hard back in the day, too bad all the homies in da joint now... Everyone give it up one time for Lansing correctional and hutch correctional.... Laws in kansas be fucked up yo...
^^^lol nah wichita aint really that bad it's just a small city trying too be a big city haha
...Anyone have any ideas of what to do with the faces on the wheels?? I wanna just paint them some sort of silver any recommendations on color would help
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^^^lol nah wichita aint really that bad it's just a small city trying too be a big city haha
...Anyone have any ideas of what to do with the faces on the wheels?? I wanna just paint them some sort of silver any recommendations on color would help
I would have them refinished, have the clear taken off the barrels and paint off the faces and have them polished real nice and purdy
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I would have them refinished, have the clear taken off the barrels and paint off the faces and have them polished real nice and purdy
ray316;409204 wrote:did you use too have a 2gs on bazeria's???
yeah that was me
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[QUOTE=ray316;409204]did you use too have a 2gs on bazeria's???[/QUOTE]
yeah that was me
Polished would really set off the car.
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Polished would really set off the car.
ray316;409229 wrote:I wish I could asap but I they need refinishing they where dropped off today too get done shop said they would have em done in 2 weeks :thumbsdown:
Who is doing the work for you? in town?
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[QUOTE=ray316;409229]I wish I could asap but I they need refinishing they where dropped off today too get done shop said they would have em done in 2 weeks :thumbsdown:[/QUOTE]
Who is doing the work for you? in town?
hellah fresh;409880 wrote:Who is doing the work for you? in town?
yeah here in town I'm having the work done by one of my friends that has a body shop and does custom paint they don't need much work just some minor scratches on the lips and faces redone hes going too repolish the lips and fully strip and re paint the faces. Theres a few places in town that refinish wheels alloy wheel repair in derby does good work and so does FTW motorsports I just didnt need that much
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[QUOTE=hellah fresh;409880]Who is doing the work for you? in town?[/QUOTE]
yeah here in town I'm having the work done by one of my friends that has a body shop and does custom paint they don't need much work just some minor scratches on the lips and faces redone hes going too repolish the lips and fully strip and re paint the faces. Theres a few places in town that refinish wheels alloy wheel repair in derby does good work and so does FTW motorsports I just didnt need that much
I need to get my face polish too here soon.
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I need to get my face polish too here soon.
My wheels coming in today...now i gotta see bout alloy wheel repair guy to fix some minor issues and clean it up..
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My wheels coming in today...now i gotta see bout alloy wheel repair guy to fix some minor issues and clean it up..
no real updates i'm not trying too install the coils until the wheels are done
so i can do it all at once
i did pick up a 09 rx300 all wood shift knob since my stock one had a big crack on the woodgrain and was pretty worn

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no real updates i'm not trying too install the coils until the wheels are done
so i can do it all at once
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i did pick up a 09 rx300 all wood shift knob since my stock one had a big crack on the woodgrain and was pretty worn
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nice lookin build
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nice lookin build
dopeness!
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dopeness!
^^^ Thanks it sucks my build is so slow:(
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^^^ Thanks it sucks my build is so slow:(
Slow and methodical is sometimes best! Especially when a certain budget has to be met. Just makes one think through it more before execution, that is if that is your case. either way. I like the direction. I like the shift knob. It reminded me I have to look for a few things that are in the same infiniti line up for me as well.
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Slow and methodical is sometimes best! Especially when a certain budget has to be met. Just makes one think through it more before execution, that is if that is your case. either way. I like the direction. I like the shift knob. It reminded me I have to look for a few things that are in the same infiniti line up for me as well.
Kouki Monster;413672 wrote:Slow and methodical is sometimes best! Especially when a certain budget has to be met. Just makes one think through it more before execution, that is if that is your case. either way. I like the direction. I like the shift knob. It reminded me I have to look for a few things that are in the same infiniti line up for me as well.
yeah I deff agree with you on that i'm trying too do this build right that's why i'm not rushing on things ...the shift knob was a good investment imo it's OEM looks better and i payed less than $50 alot cheaper than some name brand ones ...i'm sure infiniti has some interchangeable ones for your whip
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[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;413672]Slow and methodical is sometimes best! Especially when a certain budget has to be met. Just makes one think through it more before execution, that is if that is your case. either way. I like the direction. I like the shift knob. It reminded me I have to look for a few things that are in the same infiniti line up for me as well.[/QUOTE]
yeah I deff agree with you on that i'm trying too do this build right that's why i'm not rushing on things ...the shift knob was a good investment imo it's OEM looks better and i payed less than $50 alot cheaper than some name brand ones ...i'm sure infiniti has some interchangeable ones for your whip
Ive decided I'm going too respray the whole car income tax season. I'm debating on the color I'm thinking either tiger eye mica Or keeping it tan but updating it too the newer ls460 satin cashmere metallic or go back too my honda roots and painting it galaxy grey metallic of the newer civic si's since i used too own one. any thoughts and opinions???
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Ive decided I'm going too respray the whole car income tax season. I'm debating on the color I'm thinking either tiger eye mica Or keeping it tan but updating it too the newer ls460 satin cashmere metallic or go back too my honda roots and painting it galaxy grey metallic of the newer civic si's since i used too own one. any thoughts and opinions???
hellah fresh;409176 wrote:Awww shit wichita niggies in the houseee!
Nice build! When i went there. There was alot of Loas and Vietnamese kats in the area i stay at! More girls there, everywhere! Than dudes(no homo) . I was probably the only pinoy there than i know..lol
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[QUOTE=hellah fresh;409176]Awww shit wichita niggies in the houseee![/QUOTE]
Nice build! When i went there. There was alot of Loas and Vietnamese kats in the area i stay at! More girls there, everywhere! Than dudes(no homo) . I was probably the only pinoy there than i know..lol
J.kuza;413970 wrote:Nice build! When i went there. There was alot of Loas and Vietnamese kats in the area i stay at! More girls there, everywhere! Than dudes(no homo) . I was probably the only pinoy there than i know..lol
yeah wichita is a pretty diverse city was you staying in oaklawn area by any chance if yes that explains why haha
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[QUOTE=J.kuza;413970]Nice build! When i went there. There was alot of Loas and Vietnamese kats in the area i stay at! More girls there, everywhere! Than dudes(no homo) . I was probably the only pinoy there than i know..lol[/QUOTE]
yeah wichita is a pretty diverse city was you staying in oaklawn area by any chance if yes that explains why haha
what are the wheel specs and what color are you paint the faces?
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what are the wheel specs and what color are you paint the faces?
ikadburry;414165 wrote:what are the wheel specs and what color are you paint the faces?
They 18x9.5/10.5 +29 front +12 rear. I will most likely use some 20mm spacers up front. The wheels are being re-done in sparkle silver metallic its a stock wheel color on the corvette z06 the lips will be high polish ...they are taking forever dude said he would have em done 2 weeks ago and it's been a month. I may just hold off till spring since you know how wichita winters are. or might try too flip em for some 19s since thats what I really wanted I just got too good of a deal on these
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[QUOTE=ikadburry;414165]what are the wheel specs and what color are you paint the faces?[/QUOTE]
They 18x9.5/10.5 +29 front +12 rear. I will most likely use some 20mm spacers up front. The wheels are being re-done in sparkle silver metallic its a stock wheel color on the corvette z06 the lips will be high polish ...they are taking forever dude said he would have em done 2 weeks ago and it's been a month. I may just hold off till spring since you know how wichita winters are. or might try too flip em for some 19s since thats what I really wanted I just got too good of a deal on these
i like the color it is now, the only one I think that would work really well is wine burgandy color
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i like the color it is now, the only one I think that would work really well is wine burgandy color
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like so
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that's a nice color i'm really leaning towards tiger eye mica i think it's stands out and it's a factory lexus color

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that's a nice color i'm really leaning towards tiger eye mica i think it's stands out and it's a factory lexus color
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yeah wichita winters suck! from the pics the paint still looks good. i would hold off on paint and sell the 18s. find the 19s you want and get your stance and fitment worked out
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yeah wichita winters suck! from the pics the paint still looks good. i would hold off on paint and sell the 18s. find the 19s you want and get your stance and fitment worked out
ikadburry;414395 wrote:yeah wichita winters suck! from the pics the paint still looks good. i would hold off on paint and sell the 18s. find the 19s you want and get your stance and fitment worked out
the paint is pretty mint but it's not perfect has a few scratches and rock chips plus i'm not real fond of the color i will most likely upgrade too 19's and color change sometime the spring I wonder if i can rebarrell my faces too step lip 19's that would be dope!!!
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[QUOTE=ikadburry;414395]yeah wichita winters suck! from the pics the paint still looks good. i would hold off on paint and sell the 18s. find the 19s you want and get your stance and fitment worked out[/QUOTE]
the paint is pretty mint but it's not perfect has a few scratches and rock chips plus i'm not real fond of the color i will most likely upgrade too 19's and color change sometime the spring I wonder if i can rebarrell my faces too step lip 19's that would be dope!!!
1. Take care of the suspension and wheels.
2. I rather re-barrel if I were you since it'll be finish.
3. Re-spray would be my last thing..since the paint is in good condition.
..and Ray u suck at life. that is all.
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1. Take care of the suspension and wheels.
2. I rather re-barrel if I were you since it'll be finish.
3. Re-spray would be my last thing..since the paint is in good condition.
..and Ray u suck at life. that is all.
stfu james i am doing the suspension and wheels I'm just waiting for them too be done which should be this week I'm going too look into rebarreling them into step lip 19s if possible since these wheels are still one of my favorite designs ...u need too start on your wheels and we can caravan too dallas for wekfest haha
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stfu james i am doing the suspension and wheels I'm just waiting for them too be done which should be this week I'm going too look into rebarreling them into step lip 19s if possible since these wheels are still one of my favorite designs ...u need too start on your wheels and we can caravan too dallas for wekfest haha
ray316;414583 wrote:stfu james i am doing the suspension and wheels I'm just waiting for them too be done which should be this week I'm going too look into rebarreling them into step lip 19s if possible since these wheels are still one of my favorite designs ...u need too start on your wheels and we can caravan too dallas for wekfest haha
hahaha..yea wish i could..if there's one in spring mos def.
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[QUOTE=ray316;414583]stfu james i am doing the suspension and wheels I'm just waiting for them too be done which should be this week I'm going too look into rebarreling them into step lip 19s if possible since these wheels are still one of my favorite designs ...u need too start on your wheels and we can caravan too dallas for wekfest haha[/QUOTE]
hahaha..yea wish i could..if there's one in spring mos def.
finally got time too install my coilovers today i will go lower once the wheels go on plus they still need too settle ...the wheels should be sometime next week

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finally got time too install my coilovers today i will go lower once the wheels go on plus they still need too settle ...the wheels should be sometime next week
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Definitely subscribing to this thread!
Looks good so far bro.
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Definitely subscribing to this thread!
Looks good so far bro.
nice i like the look already with stock wheels haha
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nice i like the look already with stock wheels haha
looking good!
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looking good!
final finish on the wheel faces they're put together now will be mounted tomorrow im real happy with the outcome even thou they took over a month

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final finish on the wheel faces they're put together now will be mounted tomorrow im real happy with the outcome even thou they took over a month
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Nice! In for pics...
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Nice! In for pics...
Schnitz;416898 wrote:Nice! In for pics...
+1:biggthumpup:
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[QUOTE=Schnitz;416898]Nice! In for pics...[/QUOTE]
+1:biggthumpup:
Clean LS.
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Clean LS.
thanks everyone got the tires mounted yesterday i went with 225/35 for the front and 235/40 for the rears im thinking i should have gone with a bigger stretch now ...tried mounting the wheels on the car yesterday and the fronts didnt clear the calipers. I was told by the guy I bought em from that they would since he supposedly had tested them on a ls before so i never bothered too test them myself ...so im going too need spacers the only problem is that my wheels are dual bolt 4/5 lug does anyone know if im going too need the ones that come with the replacement studs or can i buy the ones that have them built in already like the ichiba v2s?? please help!!:runcoold:
here is the rear mounted up

and the car once again

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thanks everyone got the tires mounted yesterday i went with 225/35 for the front and 235/40 for the rears im thinking i should have gone with a bigger stretch now ...tried mounting the wheels on the car yesterday and the fronts didnt clear the calipers. I was told by the guy I bought em from that they would since he supposedly had tested them on a ls before so i never bothered too test them myself ...so im going too need spacers the only problem is that my wheels are dual bolt 4/5 lug does anyone know if im going too need the ones that come with the replacement studs or can i buy the ones that have them built in already like the ichiba v2s?? please help!!:runcoold:
here is the rear mounted up
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and the car once again
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how much clearance do you need? use some washers to get the wheel on and then just measure the thickness of the washers you used.
Most people say that anything above 5mm you should get new studs for.
I run about a 8mm spacer to clear my ls430 calipers with a o-disk wheel. And h&r exended studs
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how much clearance do you need? use some washers to get the wheel on and then just measure the thickness of the washers you used.
Most people say that anything above 5mm you should get new studs for.
I run about a 8mm spacer to clear my ls430 calipers with a o-disk wheel. And h&r exended studs
selah777;417147 wrote:how much clearance do you need? use some washers to get the wheel on and then just measure the thickness of the washers you used.
Most people say that anything above 5mm you should get new studs for.
I run about a 8mm spacer to clear my ls430 calipers with a o-disk wheel. And h&r exended studs
what he said..
also..i've been reading a lot bout bore and seized studs/spacers...only thing makes me nervous bout running them..:runcoold:
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[QUOTE=selah777;417147]how much clearance do you need? use some washers to get the wheel on and then just measure the thickness of the washers you used.
Most people say that anything above 5mm you should get new studs for.
I run about a 8mm spacer to clear my ls430 calipers with a o-disk wheel. And h&r exended studs[/QUOTE]
what he said..
also..i've been reading a lot bout bore and seized studs/spacers...only thing makes me nervous bout running them..:runcoold:
selah777;417147 wrote:how much clearance do you need? use some washers to get the wheel on and then just measure the thickness of the washers you used.
Most people say that anything above 5mm you should get new studs for.
I run about a 8mm spacer to clear my ls430 calipers with a o-disk wheel. And h&r exended studs
it doesn't need more much clearance i would say maybe 5-10mm I was planning on getting some 15mm spacers too bring the eta down too +14
illest;417161 wrote:what he said..
also..i've been reading a lot bout bore and seized studs/spacers...only thing makes me nervous bout running them..:runcoold:
that's what im afraid off thats why i wanna get it done right...
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[QUOTE=selah777;417147]how much clearance do you need? use some washers to get the wheel on and then just measure the thickness of the washers you used.
Most people say that anything above 5mm you should get new studs for.
I run about a 8mm spacer to clear my ls430 calipers with a o-disk wheel. And h&r exended studs[/QUOTE]
it doesn't need more much clearance i would say maybe 5-10mm I was planning on getting some 15mm spacers too bring the eta down too +14
[QUOTE=illest;417161]what he said..
also..i've been reading a lot bout bore and seized studs/spacers...only thing makes me nervous bout running them..:runcoold:[/QUOTE]
that's what im afraid off thats why i wanna get it done right...
Take a pic of the back pad of your wheel and post it.
You may run into a problem using something like v2's depending on the backpad of your wheel.
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Take a pic of the back pad of your wheel and post it.
You may run into a problem using something like v2's depending on the backpad of your wheel.
woot woot!
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woot woot!
selah777;417284 wrote:Take a pic of the back pad of your wheel and post it.
You may run into a problem using something like v2's depending on the backpad of your wheel.
here it is do you think there would be any issues??

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[QUOTE=selah777;417284]Take a pic of the back pad of your wheel and post it.
You may run into a problem using something like v2's depending on the backpad of your wheel.[/QUOTE]
here it is do you think there would be any issues??
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Your existing studs are going to hit the back pad of the wheel if your currents studs are any longer than 15mm
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Your existing studs are going to hit the back pad of the wheel if your currents studs are any longer than 15mm
selah777;417712 wrote:Your existing studs are going to hit the back pad of the wheel if your currents studs are any longer than 15mm
Yea that's pretty much what i figure so my best option is too get some extended studs and spacers huh??? yo thanks for the help bro you've been very helpful!!
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[QUOTE=selah777;417712]Your existing studs are going to hit the back pad of the wheel if your currents studs are any longer than 15mm[/QUOTE]
Yea that's pretty much what i figure so my best option is too get some extended studs and spacers huh??? yo thanks for the help bro you've been very helpful!!
that or you could get thicker spacers that have the studs built in.
it really isnt hard to put new studs in though
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that or you could get thicker spacers that have the studs built in.
it really isnt hard to put new studs in though
selling the car already?! i have some 5mm spacers to put on the front
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selling the car already?! i have some 5mm spacers to put on the front
ikadburry;418254 wrote:selling the car already?! i have some 5mm spacers to put on the front
Man I'm just trying to see if I can get any good offers I really want too continue building a VIP car but I want a different platform there's a fairly clean y33 in town I kinda want ...I may just end up keeping it who knows and what kinda spacer is it if u wanna sell it I may take it off ur hands
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[QUOTE=ikadburry;418254]selling the car already?! i have some 5mm spacers to put on the front[/QUOTE]
Man I'm just trying to see if I can get any good offers I really want too continue building a VIP car but I want a different platform there's a fairly clean y33 in town I kinda want ...I may just end up keeping it who knows and what kinda spacer is it if u wanna sell it I may take it off ur hands
ichiba 5mm spacer. yeah the white y33 is nice
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ichiba 5mm spacer. yeah the white y33 is nice
Y dont you just hit up Bosley and get some 10mm spacer for 10 bucks each and use those for now.
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Y dont you just hit up Bosley and get some 10mm spacer for 10 bucks each and use those for now.
Man they only had slip on universal spacers and 10mm is too thick without extended studs I tried a 5mm spacer and it still wasn't enough clearance I'm going too need a 10mm or thicker I may just order some Ichiba v1 that come with the extended studs I seen some on eBay for like $85 ...I'm also thinking about scrapping the whole idea of 18s and going too 19s in order for me too have the stance I want I have too pretty much drop the car on the floor with only about a inch of clearance and ride stupid dumped and I'm worried about messin something up with these crappy Wichita roads
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Man they only had slip on universal spacers and 10mm is too thick without extended studs I tried a 5mm spacer and it still wasn't enough clearance I'm going too need a 10mm or thicker I may just order some Ichiba v1 that come with the extended studs I seen some on eBay for like $85 ...I'm also thinking about scrapping the whole idea of 18s and going too 19s in order for me too have the stance I want I have too pretty much drop the car on the floor with only about a inch of clearance and ride stupid dumped and I'm worried about messin something up with these crappy Wichita roads
weird I can still post?
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weird I can still post?
found this thread on google.
any updates....?
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found this thread on google.
any updates....?
No real updates the car is being daily driven. Ive been working on a few minor maintenance things. The mae wheels where sold I picked some temporary wheels for dirt cheap (way below retail) till I find something I really like I know a lot of people here won't agree with them but trust me they're definitely temporary they're varrstoen 1.1.2 (bbs lm reps) 19x9.5-10.5 +12 all around

Quick test fit on the fronts to make sure they clear the brakes just in case

Also I've definitely made up my mind on the color change I can't stand the color now and I want something else. Im pretty sure I'm going to do nebula gray pearl from the 2012 Lexus color line up. Its not final yet on the color but all this will probably go down within the next month
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No real updates the car is being daily driven. Ive been working on a few minor maintenance things. The mae wheels where sold I picked some temporary wheels for dirt cheap (way below retail) till I find something I really like I know a lot of people here won't agree with them but trust me they're definitely temporary they're varrstoen 1.1.2 (bbs lm reps) 19x9.5-10.5 +12 all around
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/d4639832.jpg[/IMG]
Quick test fit on the fronts to make sure they clear the brakes just in case
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/39e8cddc.jpg[/IMG]
Also I've definitely made up my mind on the color change I can't stand the color now and I want something else. Im pretty sure I'm going to do nebula gray pearl from the 2012 Lexus color line up. Its not final yet on the color but all this will probably go down within the next month
good thing you test fitted this set first...haha=)
got pics of them mounted yet?
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good thing you test fitted this set first...haha=)
got pics of them mounted yet?
no pics yet i just got the tires in today i went with 215/35, 235/35 federal ss595. Theyre going to get mounted sometime this week. The car is at the shop right now the plan is a color change, fenders rolled and pulled i'm trying to make it so i can run as low possible. I also have some insurance group LED tailights, and some belleza led side view mirror covers on the way. the color i decided on is lexus smoky granite mica factory on most newer lexus' here is a example.
http://4-photos.ebizautos.com/used-2007-lexus-ls_460-basetrim-10455-8357522-4-640.jpg
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no pics yet i just got the tires in today i went with 215/35, 235/35 federal ss595. Theyre going to get mounted sometime this week. The car is at the shop right now the plan is a color change, fenders rolled and pulled i'm trying to make it so i can run as low possible. I also have some insurance group LED tailights, and some belleza led side view mirror covers on the way. the color i decided on is lexus smoky granite mica factory on most newer lexus' here is a example.
[URL]http://4-photos.ebizautos.com/used-2007-lexus-ls_460-basetrim-10455-8357522-4-640.jpg[/URL]
solid choice..nimbus gray woulda been nice too
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solid choice..nimbus gray woulda been nice too
Just bought the paint went with smoky granite mica that nimbus gray is nice tho!
few updates:
cars is getting ready for paint

got the tires mounted also

tried them out and messed with the stance a little im definately gonna go lower first need to adjust the camber

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Just bought the paint went with smoky granite mica that nimbus gray is nice tho!
few updates:
cars is getting ready for paint
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got the tires mounted also
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tried them out and messed with the stance a little im definately gonna go lower first need to adjust the camber
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/7e01eafc.jpg[/IMG]
Great choice, I too prefer the SGM over any of the other Toyota gray's:biggthumpup:
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Great choice, I too prefer the SGM over any of the other Toyota gray's:biggthumpup:
nice!!!
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nice!!!
preview on the color so far still working on it that's the jams

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preview on the color so far still working on it that's the jams
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Damn that color looks nice
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Damn that color looks nice
Heres a pic of the fender work progress it was poking a bit before cus I still haven't adjusted the camber once I do I'm probably gonna throw a 10 or 15mm spacer in the rear and drop it a lil more

Also copied Vincent and painted my calipers sparkle silver I love it

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Heres a pic of the fender work progress it was poking a bit before cus I still haven't adjusted the camber once I do I'm probably gonna throw a 10 or 15mm spacer in the rear and drop it a lil more
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/fc113733.jpg[/IMG]
Also copied Vincent and painted my calipers sparkle silver I love it
[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/ray_316/a56ad848.jpg[/IMG]
Thought it was a rim lip at first... Nice work..keep it coming...:biggthumpup:
ray316;441965 wrote:preview on the color so far still working on it that's the jams

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Thought it was a rim lip at first... Nice work..keep it coming...:biggthumpup:
[QUOTE=ray316;441965]preview on the color so far still working on it that's the jams
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nice keep it coming
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nice keep it coming
:signdammit::nx::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7: your car is taking forever for daniel to get finish..
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:signdammit::nx::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7::redxhitrf7: your car is taking forever for daniel to get finish..
damn tell me about it im ready to get it back
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damn tell me about it im ready to get it back
i like the color choice cant wait to see the outcome
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i like the color choice cant wait to see the outcome

sneak peek not done yet still
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sneak peek not done yet still
brought the car home last night i'm pretty happy with the outcome for the most part im rubbing alot in the front even after i pulled the fenders may since i have hardly any camber

excuse the crappy sell pics!
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brought the car home last night i'm pretty happy with the outcome for the most part im rubbing alot in the front even after i pulled the fenders may since i have hardly any camber
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excuse the crappy sell pics!
Colour is really nice.
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Colour is really nice.
Schnitz;445566 wrote:Colour is really nice.
Thank you sir!
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[QUOTE=Schnitz;445566]Colour is really nice.[/QUOTE]
Thank you sir!
Nice colour sir
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Nice colour sir
looks good man. i like the color. cant wait to see some better pics.
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looks good man. i like the color. cant wait to see some better pics.
Damn looks real nice, although needs that final cut&buff to really shine. You'll just have to wait till it's fully cured... Don't know if I should add something to my paint to make it a little diff from yours. Maybe some pigment and flake... decisions decisions =)
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Damn looks real nice, although needs that final cut&buff to really shine. You'll just have to wait till it's fully cured... Don't know if I should add something to my paint to make it a little diff from yours. Maybe some pigment and flake... decisions decisions =)
Looks real nice hope better pics are coming soon...
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Looks real nice hope better pics are coming soon...
Nice choice don't like the window pillars tho
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Nice choice don't like the window pillars tho
wow! how much would you say you got into that?
i see these all the time online for 2-5k depending on miles and year and they look soooo good!
keep up the good work
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wow! how much would you say you got into that?
i see these all the time online for 2-5k depending on miles and year and they look soooo good!
keep up the good work
Thanks everyone!!
Juzzo;445755 wrote:Damn looks real nice, although needs that final cut&buff to really shine. You'll just have to wait till it's fully cured... Don't know if I should add something to my paint to make it a little diff from yours. Maybe some pigment and flake... decisions decisions =)
Yeah the car still hasn't been wet sanded and and buffed I was running short on time and needed it sooner since its my daily driver. I will take it to have it done on my next day off
jbo;445772 wrote:Looks real nice hope better pics are coming soon...
Thanks Once it's done I'll get some better pics up!
okstance;445821 wrote:wow! how much would you say you got into that?
i see these all the time online for 2-5k depending on miles and year and they look soooo good!
keep up the good work
Let see I picked up the car for 6500 I wanted a problem-free lower mileage one so I didn't mind paying a little more I actually picked it up from OKC! So far I've put in about 5k that's paint, bodywork, wheels and suspension also fixed a lot of minor maintenance things. So I'm about 11k into it so far including the car not bad at all I think it is a budget build!!
I'm taking the car to have the exhaust done ASAP I hear my exhaust scraping everywhere since I dropped it some more also I'm going to re-do the tint I'm debating between a light blue about 45% MB style,green, or just plain black but lighter about 35-40% any opinions???
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Thanks everyone!!
[QUOTE=Juzzo;445755]Damn looks real nice, although needs that final cut&buff to really shine. You'll just have to wait till it's fully cured... Don't know if I should add something to my paint to make it a little diff from yours. Maybe some pigment and flake... decisions decisions =)[/QUOTE]
Yeah the car still hasn't been wet sanded and and buffed I was running short on time and needed it sooner since its my daily driver. I will take it to have it done on my next day off
[QUOTE=jbo;445772]Looks real nice hope better pics are coming soon...[/QUOTE]
Thanks Once it's done I'll get some better pics up!
[QUOTE=okstance;445821]wow! how much would you say you got into that?
i see these all the time online for 2-5k depending on miles and year and they look soooo good!
keep up the good work[/QUOTE]
Let see I picked up the car for 6500 I wanted a problem-free lower mileage one so I didn't mind paying a little more I actually picked it up from OKC! So far I've put in about 5k that's paint, bodywork, wheels and suspension also fixed a lot of minor maintenance things. So I'm about 11k into it so far including the car not bad at all I think it is a budget build!!
I'm taking the car to have the exhaust done ASAP I hear my exhaust scraping everywhere since I dropped it some more also I'm going to re-do the tint I'm debating between a light blue about 45% MB style,green, or just plain black but lighter about 35-40% any opinions???
Car is looking good. Nice job on the color.
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Car is looking good. Nice job on the color.
speedaddict;445850 wrote:Car is looking good. Nice job on the color.
thank you sir!!!
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[QUOTE=speedaddict;445850]Car is looking good. Nice job on the color.[/QUOTE]
thank you sir!!!
saw ur car at foodlion . . . . jk. Yours is stuntin on this ish

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saw ur car at foodlion . . . . jk. Yours is stuntin on this ish
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damn, i havent seen a food lion in at least 20 years!
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damn, i havent seen a food lion in at least 20 years!
projecty33;445947 wrote:saw ur car at foodlion . . . . jk. Yours is stuntin on this ish

lol pretty close that looks like a lighter color plus ucf10 not 20 id rock that tho lol!!
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[QUOTE=projecty33;445947]saw ur car at foodlion . . . . jk. Yours is stuntin on this ish
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lol pretty close that looks like a lighter color plus ucf10 not 20 id rock that tho lol!!
i like the color...
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i like the color...
Damn, that color's bad! Does it come with Vtec or i-Vtec?=)
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Damn, that color's bad! Does it come with Vtec or i-Vtec?=)
Very nice build man.. Post some daytime pictures when you can.
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Very nice build man.. Post some daytime pictures when you can.
where did you find the interior LED's? And did yo replace all the interior lights?
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where did you find the interior LED's? And did yo replace all the interior lights?
cars looking good!!
are there many VIP guys in that area??
i think ill be moving to the rose hill area this weekend from oklahoma and i dont know anyone up there xD
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cars looking good!!
are there many VIP guys in that area??
i think ill be moving to the rose hill area this weekend from oklahoma and i dont know anyone up there xD
LookiNg good man!:biggthumpup: In for the day time pics.
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LookiNg good man!:biggthumpup: In for the day time pics.
TheChefJPratt;457589 wrote:where did you find the interior LED's? And did yo replace all the interior lights?
V-leds.com I think it's been a while
okstance;457603 wrote:cars looking good!!
are there many VIP guys in that area??
i think ill be moving to the rose hill area this weekend from oklahoma and i dont know anyone up there xD
No that I know off just me and my homie's VIP styled Acura TL we have a good amount of car guys in our crew that drive clean stanced imports. I don't know of anything in rose hill we are all Wichita but it's not far feel free too hit me up when you're in town
Why33;457604 wrote:LookiNg good man!:biggthumpup: In for the day time pics.
Here is a few not the best but you get the idea by far anything special it's my daily
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V-leds.com I think it's been a while
[QUOTE=okstance;457603]cars looking good!!
[COLOR=#222222][FONT=Times]are there many VIP guys in that area??
i think ill be moving to the rose hill area this weekend from oklahoma and i dont know anyone up there xD[/QUOTE]
No that I know off just me and my homie's VIP styled Acura TL we have a good amount of car guys in our crew that drive clean stanced imports. I don't know of anything in rose hill we are all Wichita but it's not far feel free too hit me up when you're in town [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[QUOTE=Why33;457604]LookiNg good man!:biggthumpup: In for the day time pics.[/QUOTE]
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Here is a few not the best but you get the idea by far anything special it's my daily
I likes!!! Simple and clean, perfect for a DD
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I likes!!! Simple and clean, perfect for a DD
looking good
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looking good
Cleannn I like
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Cleannn I like
looking so good! ive only seen one stanced car since i moved out here.
i was driving to work on douglas by 42 below and saw a slammed creme G35.
hopefully i can start making money again and modding my car so i can come out with you guys ^_^
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looking so good! ive only seen one stanced car since i moved out here.
i was driving to work on douglas by 42 below and saw a slammed creme G35.
hopefully i can start making money again and modding my car so i can come out with you guys ^_^
looks like the perfect daily ride! ride height is on point!
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looks like the perfect daily ride! ride height is on point!
Small update bought some new wheels ssr Visconti LXD nothing crazy but I'm happy for now

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Small update bought some new wheels ssr Visconti LXD nothing crazy but I'm happy for now
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Front view sorta

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Front view sorta
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LOVE the wheels they remind me of my dukes
Good job
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LOVE the wheels they remind me of my dukes
Good job
damn, loving the new wheels! they're hot!!
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damn, loving the new wheels! they're hot!!
new wheels are TONS better! same specs?
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new wheels are TONS better! same specs?
Thanks for the feedback everyone! the new specs are 19x9,19x10 +5 all around after spacers
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Thanks for the feedback everyone! the new specs are 19x9,19x10 +5 all around after spacers
looks ill! id say stop by my work so i can get some legit pics from it but i dont think you could make it into our parking lot
i guess theres some spots on the sidestreets-shoot me an email if you are around douglas much so we could shoot a few shots maybe?!
[EMAIL="okstance@gmail.com"]okstance@gmail.com[/EMAIL]
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looks ill! id say stop by my work so i can get some legit pics from it but i dont think you could make it into our parking lot
i guess theres some spots on the sidestreets-shoot me an email if you are around douglas much so we could shoot a few shots maybe?!
[EMAIL="okstance@gmail.com"]okstance@gmail.com[/EMAIL]
Looks pretty sick
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Looks pretty sick
okstance;460893 wrote:looks ill! id say stop by my work so i can get some legit pics from it but i dont think you could make it into our parking lot
i guess theres some spots on the sidestreets-shoot me an email if you are around douglas much so we could shoot a few shots maybe?!
[EMAIL="okstance@gmail.com"]okstance@gmail.com[/EMAIL]
my car is on stocks right now bro im doing a quick diy refinish on the wheels before this meet coming up on saturday it should be a pretty good turn out! you should go their will be plenty of cars too shoot up there! my whole crew will be there. it's at the alley bowling place on 13th and greenwhich starts at 5pm
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[QUOTE=okstance;460893]looks ill! id say stop by my work so i can get some legit pics from it but i dont think you could make it into our parking lot
i guess theres some spots on the sidestreets-shoot me an email if you are around douglas much so we could shoot a few shots maybe?!
[EMAIL="okstance@gmail.com"]okstance@gmail.com[/EMAIL][/QUOTE]
my car is on stocks right now bro im doing a quick diy refinish on the wheels before this meet coming up on saturday it should be a pretty good turn out! you should go their will be plenty of cars too shoot up there! my whole crew will be there. it's at the alley bowling place on 13th and greenwhich starts at 5pm
The new wheels are dope:biggthumpup:
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The new wheels are dope:biggthumpup:
i like those last wheels, IMO they fit and look prefect
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i like those last wheels, IMO they fit and look prefect
You should bring this up to Omaha on Sept 1st to the Ice cream cruise. Im throwing my air ride on and bringing my 98 down for it would be cool to have a couple Vip style cars there.
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You should bring this up to Omaha on Sept 1st to the Ice cream cruise. Im throwing my air ride on and bringing my 98 down for it would be cool to have a couple Vip style cars there.
ray316;460920 wrote:my car is on stocks right now bro im doing a quick diy refinish on the wheels before this meet coming up on saturday it should be a pretty good turn out! you should go their will be plenty of cars too shoot up there! my whole crew will be there. it's at the alley bowling place on 13th and greenwhich starts at 5pm
i wont even be off work until 7 =[ next time! besides im still stock height xD
if you know anyone who needs a t2i with all the works lmk so i can buy your old setup off of you! lol
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[QUOTE=ray316;460920]my car is on stocks right now bro im doing a quick diy refinish on the wheels before this meet coming up on saturday it should be a pretty good turn out! you should go their will be plenty of cars too shoot up there! my whole crew will be there. it's at the alley bowling place on 13th and greenwhich starts at 5pm[/QUOTE]
i wont even be off work until 7 =[ next time! besides im still stock height xD
if you know anyone who needs a t2i with all the works lmk so i can buy your old setup off of you! lol
The new rims are definitely a big.. :biggthumpup:
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The new rims are definitely a big.. :biggthumpup:
very clean, I like the new wheels!
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very clean, I like the new wheels!