G50 + Equips

I finally pulled the trigger got bought some work equips.

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Specs are step lip 18x10-8; 18x12-3. The tires im running are 225/40/18 Nexen 3000 and 265/35/18 Nankang NS2.  The reason why i have two different tires is cause i actually had the nexen laying in my garage for about 9 months.

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I just installed SPL Ruca, Toe and Tension rod and was able to test fit the wheel. In the picture I maxed out the camber on the arms and i measured a 23mm gap between the fender and out lip of the wheel. Which means if i were to run with max camber i could run a 18x12-26. Below is the picture with max camber. I dont know how many degrees it is but i pulled some camber out so the wheel would be flush.

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I took a quick shot at the alignment shop and the specs are in the green besides the camber which is -4 front and -10 rears.

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Those are some pictures rolling to and at Black2.

I still have my JIC FUCA and Tension rod to install which will camber in my fronts to around -8. I suspect that the fronts will be sunken in so after i figure out the exact numbers I will have to buy a spacer.

That's all for now and I'll update with pictures after I install the front arms.

Another pic from Black2 captured by Rob(phillyGS)

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so fuckin sick.

Beautiful! Good job bro!

Love it!!! Powdercoat them in the future or leave them as is?

Very nice!!! Thats ALOT of negative camber!!! And I thought the -4.5 in the rear looked crazy, you rockn -10! Madness (in a good way). What else you got planned for your car? You planning on running -8 front and -10 rear when it's all said and done? I didn't know there was an aftermarket FUCA for the G50. Me and Bryan tossing around the idea of UAS on the G50 even tho some have said there is rubbing issues. Apparently the key might be the front camber settings ....

Damn that is sick!! Will be more balanced when the front is -8.   Reminds me of OneTon Van's Q back in the day.

Very COOL!

Love G50s

[QUOTE=a.blanco0905;414604]Love it!!! Powdercoat them in the future or leave them as is?[/QUOTE]

I'm going to leave them as is for now. 

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;414610]Very nice!!! Thats ALOT of negative camber!!! And I thought the -4.5 in the rear looked crazy, you rockn -10! Madness (in a good way). What else you got planned for your car? You planning on running -8 front and -10 rear when it's all said and done? I didn't know there was an aftermarket FUCA for the G50. Me and Bryan tossing around the idea of UAS on the G50 even tho some have said there is rubbing issues. Apparently the key might be the front camber settings ....[/QUOTE]

My next plan is to get a pair of shorter shock bodies for my fortune auto coilovers, stiffer springs and a skid plate for the oil pan. When that is done I will be able to lower the front more so ill be able to tuck the tires. The FUCA is made by JIC which i bought from JSTYLE. There is also one i've seen on YAJ but that was 3 weeks ago. I wanted to go air on the G50 but there isn't any affordable kits. I was thinking about getting Air Cups for the fronts only but I've got use to driving low anyways with my coils I dont really see much of a point. 

[QUOTE=AME_VIP;414612]Damn that is sick!! Will be more balanced when the front is -8.   Reminds me of OneTon Van's Q back in the day.[/QUOTE]

Van's Q is my motivation.

Looks great, I love stepped equips!

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;414619]
My next plan is to get a pair of shorter shock bodies for my fortune auto coilovers, stiffer springs and a skid plate for the oil pan. When that is done I will be able to lower the front more so ill be able to tuck the tires. The FUCA is made by JIC which i bought from JSTYLE. There is also one i've seen on YAJ but that was 3 weeks ago. I wanted to go air on the G50 but there isn't any affordable kits. I was thinking about getting Air Cups for the fronts only but I've got use to driving low anyways with my coils I dont really see much of a point. 
[/QUOTE]

That is also my plan as well. I'll be ditching the bag at some point and switch to s short stroke Fortune with Swift springs and a cup kit (which might be offered by Fortune at some point next year). If not, I might just do a bag on the coils.

Looks good by the way!!!

Such a nice improvement! Looks great. I can personally attest to how low (and slow ;)) he drives. Insane!

Wow this car can handle some camber...looks good 

"Your sister is hot but your mom does that thing with her tongue"

excellent.

DAMN! Looking Very Official. Really with those wheels it will set off any car. Im Jelly lol i still want those wheels when they were Veilside lol. Niceeee.

That is one amazing set of EQUIPS! :biggthumpup:

it looks official Jimmy... Great pickup... it's a hell of a way to step your game up... 
 
Jimmy had his Shades on the whole time at Black 2... I like your style homie... Enjoy

woooooooo jimmy's lookin good.

yo, if you see this b4 text, either come to kingstowne meet to pick up sticker or we can meet another time today.

:biggthumpup:

stance is nice g50's are really growing on me good luck with it

dang man so jealous of the beastly offsets nissans can fit!  looks pretty gangster, a lot of people going all out with camber these days, love it!  will look really good when the front camber matches the rear.

Looks awesome. I figured 18s would be kind of small for that car but they look great on there.

always love equips

That's dope. 18's are the business on G50's. What's the measurement of the lips, how deep are they?

Looked good at the show..lovin the camber and equips

Sits perfect! Love the steplip

Car is sick Jimmy, glad you found some rollers to fit this thing. See u at FCF u bring the brown i will bring the green =)

I rike it a rot

Official!!

Car looks sick!!!
Makes me miss my G50 :sad:

Thanks for all the compliments. I'll post up more pics when I install the FUCA.

I found a 10 second rolling clip of my car at the end. 

[youtube]AE9Q5r-WUew[/youtube]

that camber looks crazy in the vid. good sheeit

damn, that is just too clean!!!

looks soooo legit Jimmy, sooo legit.

Found another pic from BLACK2

[IMG]http://www.sntrl.com/wp-content/gallery/black-2/img_6299.jpg[/IMG]

Crazy camber! Can't go wrong w those wheels...looks great rolling

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;414610]I didn't know there was an aftermarket FUCA for the G50.[/QUOTE]
you can use adjustable front upper control arms made for a 300zx on your g50.
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and theres not much room for a UAS bag in there. you'd have to do a custom air strut from airlift company, or look into an air cup kit for your coilovers...
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What are the specs on the wheels? and you plan to sell them anytime soon??? :D

Looks good! Makes me want equips on my Y33!

[QUOTE=mista808;415630]you can use adjustable front upper control arms made for a 300zx on your g50.
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How much camber did u get out of the z32 fuca?

[QUOTE=4DGS;415633]What are the specs on the wheels? and you plan to sell them anytime soon??? :D[/QUOTE]

18x10-8 / 18x12-3

and no im not planning to sell unless someone has a nice stack of cash in my face then ill consider.

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;415706]How much camber did u get out of the z32 fuca?

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If you modify them you can usually get a decent amount (6-8 degrees). Just shorten the threaded pillow ball part so you can make them shorter. 

Although, I did this years ago and have no idea which brand I used... so they might be different now??

Ride is looking really good homie. :biggthumpup:


-Smitty

[QUOTE=mista808;415630]you can use adjustable front upper control arms made for a 300zx 

and theres not much room for a UAS bag in there. you'd have to do a custom air strut from airlift company, or look into an air cup kit for your coilovers...[/QUOTE]

Mahalo nui loa for the info! I did not know that. I'm running a few z32 suspension links (spl) but looks like I might need to do some more research to see what else I missed. And yeah true that on the bags, read online from multiple ppl that there is rubbing issues. Its all because of that weird suspension link that attaches to the FUCA. Wish there was a tubular version of that link (maybe go custom in the future). But recently got word from a contact in Japan that there are a few G50's from Japan that use UAS. So trying fo find out what the trick is. Has something to do with front camber. Mahalo again!

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;415544]Found another pic from BLACK2

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Sick!!! What really sets it off too is the step lip. Dont see many G50's with step lip. Really matches the fender lines imo. Gonna look really dope when you finish the fronts. I like where this is going!! :biggthumpup:

loving it so far. 


any plans to paint it?? [B]Black[/B] maybe???! =)

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;415892]Mahalo nui loa for the info! I did not know that. I'm running a few z32 suspension links (spl) but looks like I might need to do some more research to see what else I missed. And yeah true that on the bags, read online from multiple ppl that there is rubbing issues. Its all because of that weird suspension link that attaches to the FUCA. Wish there was a tubular version of that link (maybe go custom in the future). But recently got word from a contact in Japan that there are a few G50's from Japan that use UAS. So trying fo find out what the trick is. Has something to do with front camber. Mahalo again![/QUOTE]
 
the issue with z32 fuca is that the common design (dog bone) binds at low ride height. the jic fuca are shortened, non adjustable stock style arms so it''s not an issue. there are a couple companies that make stock-clearance designs (nagisa, d/c jic, d/c stillen, etc.) and some dog bone styles that have offset adjusters that supposedly provide the clearance needed.
 
for the uas clearance, what they're most likely doing is usiong an adjustable camber plate to bring the top of the strut inward. this won't really add camber because of the suspension design but it will provide clearance to the third link. extending the fuca (whether adjustable or cut and weld) would probably help also.

Love the Equips with this car!  Great match.  Looking good.

um yea, im pretty jealous.  looks good man, keep it up

chris

Another pic i found from BLACK2

[IMG]http://www.jdmchicago.com/images/black2/equip.jpg[/IMG]

The front camber arms are already installed. Now the wheels are sunken in about 25mm so i'm waiting for the spacers to come in so it will be back to flush. Which means after spacers are installed the front specs will be 18x10 -33 =)

Ill update with pictures after Canibeat's First Class Fitment Show.

are you getting them on before the show?

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;417085]Another pic i found from BLACK2

[IMG]http://www.jdmchicago.com/images/black2/equip.jpg[/IMG]

The front camber arms are already installed. Now the wheels are sunken in about 25mm so i'm waiting for the spacers to come in so it will be back to flush. Which means after spacers are installed the front specs will be 18x10 -33 =)

Ill update with pictures after Canibeat's First Class Fitment Show.[/QUOTE]


Haha Awesome! You are going to kill me with fitment... my SL's are so weak. Ah well, new wheels will be in order shortly! 

Looking forward to seeing your car at the show!

[QUOTE=eds13;417089]are you getting them on before the show?[/QUOTE]

Yea everything should be done before the show

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;417094]Haha Awesome! You are going to kill me with fitment... my SL's are so weak. Ah well, new wheels will be in order shortly! 

Looking forward to seeing your car at the show![/QUOTE]

your car overall is killing me. all i have is fitment LOL.

see you at the show

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;417099]Y all i have is fitment LOL.
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That's a fairly important part of the car haha 

Do you plan on running aero? If so which?

Those wheels are so timeless

Here is some pictures from Canibeat First Class Fitment Show.
 
Here is the front with the FUCA installed + 25mm spacers. I didnt get them aligned yet but im expecting between -7 and -8 of camber. And the rest of the pics i just found floating around.
 
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[QUOTE=jzz30tt;417127]That's a fairly important part of the car haha 
 
Do you plan on running aero? If so which?[/QUOTE]
 
It was nice meeting you over the weekend. As for aero wise I wanted to go with the aimgain but i think i just brewed up something different in my mind. Its going to be a custom molded kit but im not yet trying to release that info yet.

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;417673]It was nice meeting you over the weekend. As for aero wise I wanted to go with the aimgain but i think i just brewed up something different in my mind. Its going to be a custom molded kit but im not yet trying to release that info yet.[/QUOTE]

Ha awesome! I'm really curious what it is because I kinda decided the same thing over the weekend. I'll probably still do aimgain sides and rear, but a custom front :)

btw-  Nice meeting you too man! Glad I got to see the car in person!

car is beautiful.  Love the wheels

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;417677]Ha awesome! I'm really curious what it is because I kinda decided the same thing over the weekend. I'll probably still do aimgain sides and rear, but a custom front :)

btw-  Nice meeting you too man! Glad I got to see the car in person![/QUOTE]

I had a similar idea. Great minds think alike lol.

[QUOTE=speedaddict;417711]car is beautiful.  Love the wheels[/QUOTE]

Thanks. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done to the body. Expect some crazy stuff for the next season.

I like this picture cause it really shows how much camber the front has and also got caught taking a nap.

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And more pics I found.

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Looking sick!! Seriously making me regret going for a "street friendly" setup on my build. Seriously, G50 stance/fitment looks sooooo much better when you go extreme like this. Good job!!!

Fuck this is so sick.

yeaaahh! CARBER all the wway!!! :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:
dont forget to inspect your tyres, cuz that camber eats tyres very fast !!

there is a dark blue one that looks like yours that i pass every day to work.....just gotta catch him and flag him down when we arent commuting to work lol


car lookin freshhhh tho! crazy camber!

front camber transformed the car, great work!

Perfect fitment if u ask me :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

Pics from todays Wrong Fitment Meet.

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[FONT=Garamond]KUSH!![/FONT]

THATS where the meet was? 

interesting.

thats killer pixs of G50 bro.

jimmyup doing it up!

Love that fitment!!

Sick! Srry had to say it again

^^Yes it is. Man I need to start working on my car. Inspiration right here.

I like the rear fitment...

"Your sister is hot but your mom does that thing with her tongue"

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Mmmmmmmmmmm. Do like.

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that seals the deal, i'm getting those jic fuca. perfect front camber.

now it needs a kit.







and a steam clean :smiley-rofl:

saw the pics on fatlace...front camber helped your car so much...definitely a sick build!

Love the front camber, how much camber all around?

Since the topic recently came up for me, curious if you had to mod the inner fenderwells to fit that much negative camber?

love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but you knew that already LOL

[QUOTE=4DGS;424569]Love the front camber, how much camber all around?[/QUOTE]

-8F / -10R

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;424575]Since the topic recently came up for me, curious if you had to mod the inner fenderwells to fit that much negative camber?[/QUOTE]

I had to hammer a good amount in the front wells so I can turn with full lock

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;424649]-8F / -10R[/QUOTE]
 
excellent. you have the 20mm shorter model uca right? 8* all around it is for me. :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=OG;424700]excellent.[/QUOTE]

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^^^I Concur with Herr Direktor =)
So what's up next? Respray, some tidying, lowering the rear...? Please enlighten us with your vision of the next phase :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=OG;424700]excellent. you have the 20mm shorter model uca right? 8* all around it is for me. :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

They're 25mm shorter. 

[QUOTE=Juzzo;424758]^^^I Concur with Herr Direktor =)
So what's up next? Respray, some tidying, lowering the rear...? Please enlighten us with your vision of the next phase :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

For 2012 on my list is to tub the fenders all around, stiffer springs, shorter shocks, radius the rear fenders, lower the front half inch and rears 1.5, undercarriage skid plate, respray and redo the entire interior to mint factory condition.

think i'm gonna diy my fuca. tig welder: check, powdercoater: check, es polyurethane busings: check. og spec.

[QUOTE=OG;424879]think i'm gonna diy my fuca. tig welder: check, powdercoater: check, es polyurethane busings: check. og spec.[/QUOTE]

nice! i'm thinking of doing the same to my stock arms and shortening it about 45mm =)

looks suppper solid! what size are your lips in the rears?

[QUOTE=OG;424879]think i'm gonna diy my fuca. tig welder: check, powdercoater: check, es polyurethane busings: check. og spec.[/QUOTE]

Where did you find the ES bushings for these? I can't seem to find them anywhere..

i thought i had them in my hyperflex kit but i guess not. back to the drawing board.

Its been awhile since i updated but some goody's arrived. 

Z32 Calipers w/ SS lines, brembo slotted rotors, hawk HPS pads and Swift Springs (34k/30k)

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After this is to tackle the fender lining. I need to cut and raise the lining so it will not rub after I lower another 1.5" =)

34k/30k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice!!! :biggthumpup:
Are those 7" springs?

jimmy, i dont know how to say this.... your my hero.

funny how steve and I find out your mods through VSC and you live 20 min up the road....

:rules:

dude your G50 is the sickest i saw in the online world! :biggthumpup:

Thanks everyone!

[QUOTE=jstyle;442065]Nice!!! :biggthumpup:
Are those 7" springs?[/QUOTE]

There 5"

[QUOTE=Mr.Doback;442101]funny how steve and I find out your mods through VSC and you live 20 min up the road....

:rules:[/QUOTE]

i told yall numb nutts last week that i ordered them LOL

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I swapped the springs and took it for a test drive. I was pretty impressed. It drove 1000x better then my 14k/11k setup. Before the ride felt really soft and bouncy but now its nice like its riding on rails. It doesnt feel too hard or too stiff. Its perfect for my liking.

dampers are the same?

[QUOTE=BAHC;442439]dampers are the same?[/QUOTE]

yea shocks are the same. i'm planning to re-valve them soon but i just want to see how long they will last as is. i need to buy another pair of short stroke shocks. as you can see in the picture the lower mount is raised all the way up. so with this setup, to lower the car more i need to drop the spring which i dont want to do. i'm going to take the short front shock and swap them to the rears and put the new shorter shocks in the fronts. but as for the ride now its a lot better. my ass was literally airborne a couple times hitting a few major dips driving to work but all the bumps and potholes were like butter.

i don't think you'll actually blow the shock since the travel will be so limited, i just don't think it will perform as good as it could. for the same reason, you'll probably be ok with ~1" of droop, should got helpers at the same time and gone for it.

[QUOTE=OG;442663]i don't think you'll actually blow the shock since the travel will be so limited, i just don't think it will perform as good as it could. for the same reason, you'll probably be ok with ~1" of droop, should got helpers at the same time and gone for it.[/QUOTE]

You're right about the limited travel. I figured some spring droop wouldnt hurt since they are soo stiff. But i will definitely get some helps in the next couple weeks. I can hear the rear spring pop back into place when im going up and down inclines.

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;442181]i told yall numb nutts last week that i ordered them LOL[/QUOTE]
why do our nuts always have to be numb though? :shrug:

[QUOTE=ayoitsstevo;442726]why do our nuts always have to be numb though? :shrug:[/QUOTE]

I LOL'd when i saw him post that....i really don't understand the requirement of numbness...

what does mary do to him?

I'm following this thread closely because I want to do a cup kit for my next round of suspension mods. My idea was to ditch my JIC's and go with a super short strut with stiff spring, and then the cups, but my problem was sourcing the strut. After reading through this thread again, it looks like I'm not the only one interested in super short struts (which is awesome). I was not aware that you could source shorter shock bodies and stuff like that. The extent of my "research" (if you can call it that haha) was that the Skyline struts would be my best bet, just based on oem length and the weight of the car (which Im guessing would influence the valving). Looks like you are having good success with Fortune Auto. Do you know someone that works there? My problem has always been the communication. I dont speak Japanese so I can never communicate with these manufacturers. Do you know of other manufacturers that offer things like shorter bodies and custom valving? My goal is to build/order something custom off the bat, short body, stiff spring, matching valving. The crazy part is that it needs to be spec'd for cups, which add another inch and a half to the height of the unit (meaning my strut would need to be an inch and a half shorter than someone that planned to go static). Looking at your current setup, I dont know if that is even possible (what you got there is already short!!). Well, good job with your build. And thanks for the pic's/info. You are the current King of G50 fitment in the US. Lookn sick.

326 power has the shortest I have seen so far. 

and helper spring?? all the helper springs I have seen get fully compressed when car is lowered, and are there to keep the spring from coming off the perch when going over a bump if it over extended.. but i havent seen ones that help in actual suspensioning lol

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and yes,  as non vendor as i can possibly be with this. I have ways of obtaining them lol

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;442941]I'm following this thread closely because I want to do a cup kit for my next round of suspension mods. My idea was to ditch my JIC's and go with a super short strut with stiff spring, and then the cups, but my problem was sourcing the strut. After reading through this thread again, it looks like I'm not the only one interested in super short struts (which is awesome). I was not aware that you could source shorter shock bodies and stuff like that. The extent of my "research" (if you can call it that haha) was that the Skyline struts would be my best bet, just based on oem length and the weight of the car (which Im guessing would influence the valving). Looks like you are having good success with Fortune Auto. Do you know someone that works there? My problem has always been the communication. I dont speak Japanese so I can never communicate with these manufacturers. Do you know of other manufacturers that offer things like shorter bodies and custom valving? My goal is to build/order something custom off the bat, short body, stiff spring, matching valving. The crazy part is that it needs to be spec'd for cups, which add another inch and a half to the height of the unit (meaning my strut would need to be an inch and a half shorter than someone that planned to go static). Looking at your current setup, I dont know if that is even possible (what you got there is already short!!). Well, good job with your build. And thanks for the pic's/info. You are the current King of G50 fitment in the US. Lookn sick.[/QUOTE]


FA speaks english :) give em a call Terry is a good guy.

BTW - Car is coming along man! I pussed out on my rates, haha you killed me

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;442941]I'm following this thread closely because I want to do a cup kit for my next round of suspension mods. My idea was to ditch my JIC's and go with a super short strut with stiff spring, and then the cups, but my problem was sourcing the strut. After reading through this thread again, it looks like I'm not the only one interested in super short struts (which is awesome). I was not aware that you could source shorter shock bodies and stuff like that. The extent of my "research" (if you can call it that haha) was that the Skyline struts would be my best bet, just based on oem length and the weight of the car (which Im guessing would influence the valving). Looks like you are having good success with Fortune Auto. Do you know someone that works there? My problem has always been the communication. I dont speak Japanese so I can never communicate with these manufacturers. Do you know of other manufacturers that offer things like shorter bodies and custom valving? My goal is to build/order something custom off the bat, short body, stiff spring, matching valving. The crazy part is that it needs to be spec'd for cups, which add another inch and a half to the height of the unit (meaning my strut would need to be an inch and a half shorter than someone that planned to go static). Looking at your current setup, I dont know if that is even possible (what you got there is already short!!). Well, good job with your build. And thanks for the pic's/info. You are the current King of G50 fitment in the US. Lookn sick.[/QUOTE]

Yea you can talk to Fortune Auto. There office is in Virginia. They can get you exactly what you need besides the cup kit. Short Shock bodies, Swift springs and matching valving. [URL]http://www.fortune-auto.net/contact.htm[/URL]

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;443066]BTW - Car is coming along man! I pussed out on my rates, haha you killed me[/QUOTE]

Thanks. I still got a lot to dial in with the suspension. But with your spring rates you'll be very happy.

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;442974]326 power has the shortest I have seen so far. 

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[/QUOTE]

What am I looking at here?

some short ass coilovers

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;443232]some short ass coilovers[/QUOTE]

I see that, what car is it?

I think its a crown that he was workin on.. He has so many there I never remember which ones are what unless its a recognizable undercarage

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;443244]I think its a crown that he was workin on.. He has so many there I never remember which ones are what unless its a recognizable undercarage[/QUOTE]

OIC... That cool :) 

Anymore pics?

Nice! 326 Power has some very nice parts but they're expensive. I also spy the fender lining that is cut. I really need to do that on my G50.

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Pretty sure that is it. He has done a few so not sure

and i know.. way off topic but the camber was worth posting 
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The fortune auto suspension are great!

Good choice.

y34? plz tell me you haz moar pix!

A little something. All static =)

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So i have good and not so good update. I finally got my cracked oil pan welded and S14 PBM skid plate

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But my equips has a crack on the face. :sad:

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When I put the car on the lift i found out my passenger tie rod and both lower ball joints went bad.

Man sad to see the crack on the face of ur wheels :sad: is that still repairable??

BTW do u know if that s14 skid plate will work on the Y33??

Damn sorry to hear, doubt that it'll be repairable. :sad:

I told you, your good jimmy! you still have 4 spokes left. =)

[QUOTE=Why33;453393]Man sad to see the crack on the face of ur wheels :sad: is that still repairable??

BTW do u know if that s14 skid plate will work on the Y33??[/QUOTE]

Yea its repairable. My fab guy that welded my oil pan said he can weld up the wheel. As for the S14 skid plate you can make it work for the Y33. It wasn't a bolt on for my G50. I had to drill mounting holes. 

[QUOTE=Mr.Doback;453418]I told you, your good jimmy! you still have 4 spokes left. =)[/QUOTE]

:smiley-rofl: LOL your right. It was still good enough to make it home.

You rock Jimmy! I wish I had time to work on my Q, it just sits in the garage waiting... :(

Damn homie, keep the G50 alive bro. We are few and dedicated!

well that sux.....weld 'er back up and gooooooo lol

small update: 

I cut my rear upper fenders so wheels wont rub

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Now i can tuck my 18x12's two inches :giggity:

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This is what happens when you see me cruising in tucking

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[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tougemonsta/7884018202/"]トヨタ・セルシオ  x 日産・プレジデント (Liberty VIP)[/URL] by [URL="http://www.flickr.com/people/tougemonsta/"]Golden (GL) Lense[/URL], on Flickr

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[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tougemonsta/7881473094/"]日産・プレジデント x Work EQUIP[/URL] by [URL="http://www.flickr.com/people/tougemonsta/"]Golden (GL) Lense[/URL], on Flickr

JDM ROLLING SHOT!!!!!

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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/tougemonsta/7874700404/]日産・プレジデント x Work EQUIP[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/tougemonsta/]Golden (GL) Lense[/url], on Flickr

[URL="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/387168_3970878984888_98424610_n.jpg"]Cops trying to catch me riding dirty :signdammit:

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So after i slammed it for the tuck it was rubbing the entire time so i had to raise it to drive lol

[URL="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/556465_4494151111272_1817327981_n.jpg"]DAMN I NEED A PAINT JOB!!!! But i like how this pic shows the tuck.

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Fck the police.....


Nice pix Jimmy

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looks like a shark bit your shit. nasty, but the results were proper.

[SIZE=1]lemme get dem fuca.[/SIZE]

[QUOTE=OG;462671]

[SIZE=1]lemme get dem fuca.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

you dont give up huh LOL. maybe we can work something out soon....

you ever get the faces fixed?

[QUOTE=vipv35;463554]you ever get the faces fixed?[/QUOTE]

i did get them welded. but after the 5hr drive back from wekfest it cracked through the welds. :sad:

deng that sucks :(

shit bro. that womps. charge it to the game and cop another wheel

Damn, that is unfortunate. What's your plan then?

[QUOTE=vipv35;463755]Damn, that is unfortunate. What's your plan then?[/QUOTE]

when the money is right i'm going to buy all new replacement parts. as for now im looking for temp wheels.

small update. got some 7 series wheels on for H2Oi. If you dont know its a huge VW/Audi weekend long event. so why not show some euro love.

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Your car is awesome simpleg50. You ever come down to Richmond? We need to meet up

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;465253]small update. got some 7 series wheels on for H2Oi. If you dont know its a huge VW/Audi weekend long event. so why not show some euro love.

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OMG!! Me too: haha 

Btw that is a 2" radius... working on a little bit higher + flare for next year :) 

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[QUOTE=jzz30tt;466634]OMG!! Me too: haha 

Btw that is a 2" radius... working on a little bit higher + flare for next year :) 

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NICE LOL! Welcome to the club!

what offset are the wheels

[QUOTE=Vh45depower;466917]what offset are the wheels[/QUOTE]

the bmw wheels are 19x9 +24 with 56mm adapters