my first gen TL

it may not be what some consider true vip style :shrug: but i like it.
 
[IMG]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=12[/IMG]
i think its vip influenced, because i love the VipStyle lifestyle and i'm trying to incorporate the look into my ride as much as possible.
[IMG]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=11[/IMG]
 
Here is the pix of my wheels and tires...
[IMG]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=10[/IMG]
 
check out my photo album on my profile if u want and leave yur comments and feedback.

might not be a VIP platform but could always be a luxury ride car. ;]

you should really slam the car if you are chasing more a vipstyle look. Either way, mod your car to your satisfaction. Welcome to vsc.

put those rims on a truck and drop that thing

Ha ha ha, on a truck!!!! I like da whole VIP scene n da insane wheels but for me I gotta have 20's, atleast! The car us n da process of being completely stripped n painted black. Once I purchase a new set of 20's, I'll buy the air ride suspension.  
Thanx for the comments.

dub

nice ride not my cup of tea on wheel size and color but do what you feel bro good luck with your project

I hate to say it, but you came to the wrong site if that's your perception of the term "VIP".  That's more of a "DONK" or "DUB" style setup.

[QUOTE=toyomatt84;249767]I hate to say it, but you came to the wrong site if that's your perception of the term "VIP".  That's more of a "DONK" or "DUB" style setup.[/QUOTE]

go get 19s and slam the fucker...or even 18s...
ur far from being even vip influenced:)
but if you like it thumbs up mate!and good luck
ive got one of these sittn at my parents house, used to be my daily for 4 years, very reliable car!

I think everyone is under the impression that i only put wheels on it and am trying to call myself VIP style...thats not the case.....
 
here is the link to all the photos of the work i'm doing to the car.
 
[URL]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330637[/URL]

looks like u go some good plans! you probable should have posted that link up in the first place so we can  all  see where u are coming form. welcome and good luck. hopefully u find good inspiration here and look toward what YOU want to do 
-Martin

i dunno man... i like the work you're putting in but i don't see anything that's much more than something that [I]can[/I] be incorporated into a vip build (vents, leds, etc.). these are details but without the basics you're not even in the game. flagrant misuse of "vip" makes it even worse.
 
no drop, corny wheels, and "I'ma do this one Vip Style. And truthfully to be honest i wish my car was a five lug cuz i'd be fitting some 22's on it." makes me think you haven't really grasped the fundamentals of a vip or vip styled build at all.

so props on the work but no love for degrading the style.

i understand that many people don't feel i could consider this VIP influenced.  but after the car is put back together and my new wheels come in i plan to airride my ride.   I also intend to put in the privacy curtains, chome and wood tables.  I know a little bit more than people think i do.  I just would rather get 20's for the price of a set of 18's.  I like the 18's that most VIP guys are putting on their rides.  Those huge lips are awesome and if I didn't mind ruinning my $300/ea tires I would get those wheels and run that type of camber.  I assume i could get the urethane lip kit and maybe then people wouldn't think I was tryna build a donk.
 
but I appreciate everyones comments and i really like the interiors on these VIP style cars so give me some time and you will see that I can VIP influence my ride more than most people would give me credit for.

what wheels are you planning on getting, size/offsets?

you can have all the accessories, chrome, and curtains you want, but if your fitment is shit it'll ruin the whole "vip" theme

[QUOTE]I assume i could get the urethane lip kit and maybe then people wouldn't think I was tryna build a donk.[/QUOTE]

that was funny to me for some reason.

[QUOTE=davipstar;250018]i understand that many people don't feel i could consider this VIP influenced. but after the car is put back together and my new wheels come in i plan to airride my ride. I also intend to put in the privacy curtains, chome and wood tables. I know a little bit more than people think i do. I just would rather get 20's for the price of a set of 18's. I like the 18's that most VIP guys are putting on their rides. Those huge lips are awesome and if I didn't mind ruinning my $300/ea tires I would get those wheels and run that type of camber. I assume i could get the urethane lip kit and maybe then people wouldn't think I was tryna build a donk.
 
but I appreciate everyones comments and i really like the interiors on these VIP style cars so give me some time and you will see that I can VIP influence my ride more than most people would give me credit for.[/QUOTE]
 
i dunno man... we can onlly go by what you say and you keep on saying some lame s**t. maybe you do know your stuff and if so my apologies. i think what's much more likely is you think you know but you have only been exposed to a very small peak of what vip is all about.
 
it's not about wheel size, it's about appropriate wheels. it's not about worrying about cost, it's about bein on some higher level s**t.  it's not about urethane lip kits, it's about overall flow. it sure as f**k aint about tables and curtains. 
 
worse thing you can do is come into something acting like you have it down. everybody has to learn but do us all a favor and check yourself until that times comes. when you call your stock height tl on ho hum 20's with a couple details "vip" ppl that don't know any better take it for what it is and next thing you know everyone thinks they know what they're talking about.
 
stick around, learn, and look back at your intro in a few months and laugh.

aiight i'ma stay, look, and learn.  maybe i can learn/pick up a few things.:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=davipstar;250202]aiight i'ma stay, look, and learn.  maybe i can learn/pick up a few things.:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Great attitude homie!!! Welcome to the site and gl w/ your build. Remember: Its not so much about what people want your car to look like, but we can at least point you in a direction.:biggthumpup:

yeah    the term VIP is being grossly overused. take  BlackOnBlacks input as constructive and  enjoy your time here
-Martin

ok, so does anyone have any advice on some [U]wheels[/U]?

i read back through my reply and i swear i didn't mean it as mean as it came off. just keepin it 100. thanks for not taking it the wrong way.
 
for wheels (and everything else) the specifics are up to you. as long as you use some quailty s**t the actual style of wheel should be your personal choice. some popular brands in the scene include (but are by no means limited to) work, ssr, leon hardiritt, weds, trafficstar... it goes on and on but that makes up a good percentage of what cats are runnin.
 
i always recommend that new guys don't rush into cosmetic purchases. what might catch your eye when you first get really into vip evolves pretty quickly into your personal flavor.
 
what i do recommend taking care of asap is suspension. you can do 1,000,000 different things as far as wheels, body mods, accesories, etc. but what always has to be addressed 100% of the time is stance. it [I]should[/I] be slammed imo, but if nothing else a healthy drop. it's my observation that the results are usually better fitment wise if you drop then choose your wheel than vice versa anyway.

Hey man, I checked out your car domain.  I like all the work you've done to it so far.  You should upload those pictures somewhere and post it on your build thread.

Here are some of the pix of what i am currently doing to the exterior, after this is complete i will be working on the suspension.
 
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370007_medium.jpg[/IMG]
these are what my mirrors look like since going under the knife. We have wired them to two relays so that when i turn my car on they open up and close when i shut the engine off.
 
This is the picture of how shiny and black my hood and deck lid are now
 
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370035_medium.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370040_medium.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370061_medium.jpg[/IMG]
Here are the rest of the pix of my car. We haven't finished it yet, but hopefully it will be ready by the end of the month
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370053_medium.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370064_medium.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370056_medium.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370058_medium.jpg[/IMG]
 
Here are some pix of how i applied undercoating to the rest of the car to make sure 1. rust never shows up. 2. make it loook nice and clean. and 3. so that when the fenders are in place, you can't see the underbody of the car.
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370066_medium.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370065_medium.jpg[/IMG]

Did you custom mold in some Range Rover Sport vents?


[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370056_medium.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370058_medium.jpg[/IMG]

we didn't mold them we cut out the fenders and they snapped right in like legos.:biggthumpup:

[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3323/2741/33306370069_large.jpg[/IMG]
 
this is a picture i found that someone took of my car.  I hadn't posted anything else bc i wanted to wait til the car was finished and had a nice stance.   I can hear most of u know sayin "Drop it already" and well honestly i did not know about the whole "rolling fenders" before i had it painted and after it was out of the shop i started lookin around on here more and thats when i saw how it was that you guys were clearing such wide wheels.  so when i get it finished it should make u all happy to know that i didn't "Donk" it out or throw a bunch of Big Names on there of products that i do not have installed on my vehicle.  Bare with me guys. i'm still trying to learn what it takes to be moved up (and get out of Vip-in-training) on VSC.

Ok, i need some help from Master Vips.
 
i hear its all about stance and fitment. well i may get rid of 20 inch wheels but only if i can get some helpful information on why coilovers are great, on why i should run an air system.
 
i'm gettin nose bleeds from riding so high, 
not even when i was lowriding was i ever caught dead riding stock height. 
 
someone please help me.
 
i personally think i would like air better. but i don't know what kind of set up i need. 
 
the only shops in my area are the "minitruckin shops" i know they have knowledge on slamming trucks, but i'm not sure if i trust them with the Ac.

Its got potential, slam it on some Walds!

Hi. :wave:

~Cheers~

i would love to get some wald or work wheels.  i just don't know if they make any in a 4x4.5 bolt pattern.
 
everything i see is a for a 5 lug

hey Go90go, :wave:

[QUOTE=davipstar;282142]i would love to get some wald or work wheels. i just don't know if they make any in a 4x4.5 bolt pattern.
 
everything i see is a for a 5 lug[/QUOTE]
 
some come with 5+4 X4.5

well i don't know how to close this thread, but i plan to finish the TL and sell it. i realized that there is no point in spending time and money into something that isnt gonna get me Boss-status when i roll up on some Vips.  They'd prob just laugh so i'm looking at either a GS430 or LS430.  when i get it i'll be back.