new member! q45 soon
i currently drive a z33, but will be selling it soon to get a 97-00 q45.
i actually started out looking at 02+ q45s, then moved to 03-04 m45s, now settled on the older q. plans are work wheels, springs, and tint. maybe lip kit, but i doubt it.
here's the thread on zt about it.
http://www.ziptied.com/forums/index.php?topic=16937.0
for those who cant view zt a pic of how i want the car to sit: (i also actually want a black car)
and a pic of the wheels i think i would get in 18" (not sure on width/offset)
looking for cars now. i live in norther new jersey and have been checking autotrader/craigslist fairly often.
:signdammit:
nothing yet...
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i currently drive a z33, but will be selling it soon to get a 97-00 q45.
i actually started out looking at 02+ q45s, then moved to 03-04 m45s, now settled on the older q. plans are work wheels, springs, and tint. maybe lip kit, but i doubt it.
here's the thread on zt about it. [url]http://www.ziptied.com/forums/index.php?topic=16937.0[/url]
for those who cant view zt a pic of how i want the car to sit: (i also actually want a black car)
[IMG]http://www.wald.co.jp/parts_acce/carrange/nissan/exchange/y33cima/img_F.jpg[/IMG]
and a pic of the wheels i think i would get in 18" (not sure on width/offset)
[IMG]http://www.workwheelsusa.com/wheels/BRANDfolder/images/Varianza_D3S2.gif[/IMG]
looking for cars now. i live in norther new jersey and have been checking autotrader/craigslist fairly often.
:signdammit:
nothing yet...
how soon do u need the varianza's ?
I have some 20" d3s for sale, check out my sig.
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how soon do u need the varianza's ?
I have some 20" d3s for sale, check out my sig.
20s? jesus christ. i didnt even wanna go 19", but lemme know about a price.
any vendors for springs would be appreciated. alli could find was eibach. not into that
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20s? jesus christ. i didnt even wanna go 19", but lemme know about a price.
any vendors for springs would be appreciated. alli could find was eibach. not into that
Anything smaller than 19 won't look right on a Y33 IMHO. g/l
As for widths and offset search around the forum I am sure you will find just what you need.
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Anything smaller than 19 won't look right on a Y33 IMHO. g/l
As for widths and offset search around the forum I am sure you will find just what you need.
NewJersey;117552 wrote:20s? jesus christ. i didnt even wanna go 19", but lemme know about a price.
any vendors for springs would be appreciated. alli could find was eibach. not into that
Yos, Q's rock 20's really well! If the price is right, you should go for it.
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[QUOTE=NewJersey;117552]20s? jesus christ. i didnt even wanna go 19", but lemme know about a price.
any vendors for springs would be appreciated. alli could find was eibach. not into that[/QUOTE]
Yos, Q's rock 20's really well! If the price is right, you should go for it.
NewJersey;117552 wrote:20s? jesus christ. i didnt even wanna go 19", but lemme know about a price.
any vendors for springs would be appreciated. alli could find was eibach. not into that
There's a group buy on NICOfourmsfor some Esperillas (sp)
Also F.L.S has some Teins for sale!
Damicci;117555 wrote:Anything smaller than 19 won't look right on a Y33 IMHO. g/l
As for widths and offset search around the forum I am sure you will find just what you need.
augdogg;117556 wrote:Yos, Q's rock 20's really well! If the price is right, you should go for it.
They're both right! 18s can look good, but you have to do a lot of work and ride extremly low all the time to compensate for gap!
19s are the ideal size that everybody goes w/ and those look good!
20s are big but they fit the Q very well!!!!!!
There's some NICE 18s in the for sale thread for 1500 shipped! Perfect fitment for a Q45!!
It's all your choice though! Good luck and Welcome to VSC! :biggthumpup:
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[quote=NewJersey;117552]20s? jesus christ. i didnt even wanna go 19", but lemme know about a price.
any vendors for springs would be appreciated. alli could find was eibach. not into that[/quote]
There's a group buy on NICOfourmsfor some Esperillas (sp)
Also F.L.S has some Teins for sale!
[quote=Damicci;117555]Anything smaller than 19 won't look right on a Y33 IMHO. g/l
As for widths and offset search around the forum I am sure you will find just what you need.[/quote]
[quote=augdogg;117556]Yos, Q's rock 20's really well! If the price is right, you should go for it.[/quote]
They're both right! 18s can look good, but you have to do a lot of work and ride extremly low all the time to compensate for gap!
19s are the ideal size that everybody goes w/ and those look good!
20s are big but they fit the Q very well!!!!!!
There's some NICE 18s in the for sale thread for 1500 shipped! Perfect fitment for a Q45!!
It's all your choice though! Good luck and Welcome to VSC! :biggthumpup:
Where in Northern NJ are you? We may be able to help you out
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Where in Northern NJ are you? We may be able to help you out
Welcome. Springs wont allow you to go low enough to pull of the style. Save alittle more and get some coilovers so you can adjust your ride height. Goodluck
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Welcome. Springs wont allow you to go low enough to pull of the style. Save alittle more and get some coilovers so you can adjust your ride height. Goodluck
I agree go with the coilovers. Welcome!
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I agree go with the coilovers. Welcome!
TristateViP;117710 wrote:Where in Northern NJ are you? We may be able to help you out
i am in boonton, nj. (morris county. very close to morristwon and parsippany)
i really dont want coilovers as i dont want to go THAT low. i know what you guys are saying as i've had a couple 240s with coilovers as dailys and to drift. i'm just not doing that with this car.
i guess i'll search for pics with 18s to see if i like the look at all and strongly consider 19s.
thanks guys :)
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[quote=TristateViP;117710]Where in Northern NJ are you? We may be able to help you out[/quote]
i am in boonton, nj. (morris county. very close to morristwon and parsippany)
i really dont want coilovers as i dont want to go THAT low. i know what you guys are saying as i've had a couple 240s with coilovers as dailys and to drift. i'm just not doing that with this car.
i guess i'll search for pics with 18s to see if i like the look at all and strongly consider 19s.
thanks guys :)
widebody_Q;117829 wrote:. Save alittle more and get some coilovers so you can adjust your ride height. Goodluck
i have plenty to spend on the car, i just dont want coilovers. (just specifically answering you here. wanted to make sure you knew it wasnt a money issue)
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[quote=widebody_Q;117829]. Save alittle more and get some coilovers so you can adjust your ride height. Goodluck[/quote]
i have plenty to spend on the car, i just dont want coilovers. (just specifically answering you here. wanted to make sure you knew it wasnt a money issue)
Sorry for assuming but price is usually the issue since parts cost alot for these cars. You may not find any Y33's on this forum with 18's. There was one but it was slammed so the 18's didnt look too small. Im not knocking 18's since I just switched down to 18's but since you want a mild drop, 19's will fill the fender gap alittle better. Reguardless what you end up doing, you can chill with the tristatevip guys
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Sorry for assuming but price is usually the issue since parts cost alot for these cars. You may not find any Y33's on this forum with 18's. There was one but it was slammed so the 18's didnt look too small. Im not knocking 18's since I just switched down to 18's but since you want a mild drop, 19's will fill the fender gap alittle better. Reguardless what you end up doing, you can chill with the tristatevip guys
19's or better homie...
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19's or better homie...
Welcome and I got a 97 Q and I love it!! yeah 19s or better, Y33s have a HUGE wheel well to fill up!!!
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Welcome and I got a 97 Q and I love it!! yeah 19s or better, Y33s have a HUGE wheel well to fill up!!!
this is the usual newbie approach.
And it is often too late to turn back once u realize you've made a mistake. You just end up spending more money and time, more money because you'll realize nobody wants to buy your lowering springs and your 18", more time because you'll have to start all over un-installing and waiting and waiting for new parts.
You can't take short cuts with these kind of VIP platform cars, in order to suck every drip of VIP juice out of it, you have to go real low and go all out.
the mentality of "I don't want to go that low" already defeats the purpose of going with a VIPcar. Mind as well keep it stock.
NewJersey;117984 wrote:i am in boonton, nj. (morris county. very close to morristwon and parsippany)
i really dont want coilovers as i dont want to go THAT low. i know what you guys are saying as i've had a couple 240s with coilovers as dailys and to drift. i'm just not doing that with this car.
i guess i'll search for pics with 18s to see if i like the look at all and strongly consider 19s.
thanks guys :)
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this is the usual newbie approach.
And it is often too late to turn back once u realize you've made a mistake. You just end up spending more money and time, more money because you'll realize nobody wants to buy your lowering springs and your 18", more time because you'll have to start all over un-installing and waiting and waiting for new parts.
You can't take short cuts with these kind of VIP platform cars, in order to suck every drip of VIP juice out of it, you have to go real low and go all out.
the mentality of "I don't want to go that low" already defeats the purpose of going with a VIPcar. Mind as well keep it stock.
[quote=NewJersey;117984]i am in boonton, nj. (morris county. very close to morristwon and parsippany)
i really dont want coilovers as i dont want to go THAT low. i know what you guys are saying as i've had a couple 240s with coilovers as dailys and to drift. i'm just not doing that with this car.
i guess i'll search for pics with 18s to see if i like the look at all and strongly consider 19s.
thanks guys :)[/quote]
i believe you people, haha!
anyone in the tri state that could point me to a decent condition black y33 under 160k miles- i would appreciate it! looking for a decent deal and prefer the black interior (though the black interior isnt really necessary)
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i believe you people, haha!
anyone in the tri state that could point me to a decent condition black y33 under 160k miles- i would appreciate it! looking for a decent deal and prefer the black interior (though the black interior isnt really necessary)
Qclass;118043 wrote:this is the usual newbie approach.
And it is often too late to turn back once u realize you've made a mistake. You just end up spending more money and time, more money because you'll realize nobody wants to buy your lowering springs and your 18", more time because you'll have to start all over un-installing and waiting and waiting for new parts.
You can't take short cuts with these kind of VIP platform cars, in order to suck every drip of VIP juice out of it, you have to go real low and go all out.
the mentality of "I don't want to go that low" already defeats the purpose of going with a VIPcar. Mind as well keep it stock.
cmon man, dont talk down to a "newbie"
ive been into and have built many cars over the years. 3 with coilovers!
i'm not an idiot, i just dont want coilovers, stop assuming i'm an idiot.
i am leaning towards taking the advice on the 19s though.
im not worried about resale on aftermarket parts. ive been through a million times.
feel me?
i dont know hwo else to explain myself. i actually like the car stock, i just like it a little more mildly lowered with decent wheels, tint. clean car.
i've had cars that couldnt negotiate a mild speed bump. im over that.
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[quote=Qclass;118043]this is the usual newbie approach.
And it is often too late to turn back once u realize you've made a mistake. You just end up spending more money and time, more money because you'll realize nobody wants to buy your lowering springs and your 18", more time because you'll have to start all over un-installing and waiting and waiting for new parts.
You can't take short cuts with these kind of VIP platform cars, in order to suck every drip of VIP juice out of it, you have to go real low and go all out.
the mentality of "I don't want to go that low" already defeats the purpose of going with a VIPcar. Mind as well keep it stock.[/quote]
cmon man, dont talk down to a "newbie"
ive been into and have built many cars over the years. 3 with coilovers!
i'm not an idiot, i just dont want coilovers, stop assuming i'm an idiot.
i am leaning towards taking the advice on the 19s though.
im not worried about resale on aftermarket parts. ive been through a million times.
feel me?
i dont know hwo else to explain myself. i actually like the car stock, i just like it a little more mildly lowered with decent wheels, tint. clean car.
i've had cars that couldnt negotiate a mild speed bump. im over that.
NewJersey;118047 wrote:cmon man, dont talk down to a "newbie"
ive been into and have built many cars over the years. 3 with coilovers!
i'm not an idiot, i just dont want coilovers, stop assuming i'm an idiot.
i am leaning towards taking the advice on the 19s though.
im not worried about resale on aftermarket parts. ive been through a million times.
feel me?
i dont know hwo else to explain myself. i actually like the car stock, i just like it a little more mildly lowered with decent wheels, tint. clean car.
i've had cars that couldnt negotiate a mild speed bump. im over that.
Youre never over that :) I saw a black G50 , I dont know the mileage though, it was by my house in West New York
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[quote=NewJersey;118047]cmon man, dont talk down to a "newbie"
ive been into and have built many cars over the years. 3 with coilovers!
i'm not an idiot, i just dont want coilovers, stop assuming i'm an idiot.
i am leaning towards taking the advice on the 19s though.
im not worried about resale on aftermarket parts. ive been through a million times.
feel me?
i dont know hwo else to explain myself. i actually like the car stock, i just like it a little more mildly lowered with decent wheels, tint. clean car.
i've had cars that couldnt negotiate a mild speed bump. [B]im over that[/B].[/quote]
Youre never over that :) I saw a black G50 , I dont know the mileage though, it was by my house in West New York
a g50 is what again? (an f50 is an 02+ q45, right?)
i know a ton about s13/14s, FCs/FDS, z32/z33, etc... still learning more about these cars.
i test drove an 03 m45 last week. loved it, but the deal was bad. they offered me booty for trade in on the 350 and i decided a house is more important than car for now.
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a g50 is what again? (an f50 is an 02+ q45, right?)
i know a ton about s13/14s, FCs/FDS, z32/z33, etc... still learning more about these cars.
i test drove an 03 m45 last week. loved it, but the deal was bad. they offered me booty for trade in on the 350 and i decided a house is more important than car for now.
I'm not talking down on you, teasin you, playin with you, pokin with you, or whatever u think I'm doing to you.
in fact, this may be the best advice u will ever get.to help u save time and money just have fun whatever u decide to do.
=)
NewJersey;118047 wrote:cmon man, dont talk down to a "newbie"
ive been into and have built many cars over the years. 3 with coilovers!
i'm not an idiot, i just dont want coilovers, stop assuming i'm an idiot.
i am leaning towards taking the advice on the 19s though.
im not worried about resale on aftermarket parts. ive been through a million times.
feel me?
i dont know hwo else to explain myself. i actually like the car stock, i just like it a little more mildly lowered with decent wheels, tint. clean car.
i've had cars that couldnt negotiate a mild speed bump. im over that.
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I'm not talking down on you, teasin you, playin with you, pokin with you, or whatever u think I'm doing to you.
in fact, this may be the best advice u will ever get.to help u save time and money just have fun whatever u decide to do.
=)
[quote=NewJersey;118047]cmon man, dont talk down to a "newbie"
ive been into and have built many cars over the years. 3 with coilovers!
i'm not an idiot, i just dont want coilovers, stop assuming i'm an idiot.
i am leaning towards taking the advice on the 19s though.
im not worried about resale on aftermarket parts. ive been through a million times.
feel me?
i dont know hwo else to explain myself. i actually like the car stock, i just like it a little more mildly lowered with decent wheels, tint. clean car.
i've had cars that couldnt negotiate a mild speed bump. im over that.[/quote]
I started off the same way. Although I knew some things about VIP and loved the way it looked, I wanted to have a stock car that I could drive around everywhere, something that my other car wasnt. I bitched about bad roads, not going low and not stretching that much. 3 years later, there is no limit to this madness and driving the car is no longer a pleasure, its more like a headache but I love it.
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I started off the same way. Although I knew some things about VIP and loved the way it looked, I wanted to have a stock car that I could drive around everywhere, something that my other car wasnt. I bitched about bad roads, not going low and not stretching that much. 3 years later, there is no limit to this madness and driving the car is no longer a pleasure, its more like a headache but I love it.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=236178909&dealer_id=100022578&car_year=1998&model=Q45&num_records=25&systime=&make3=&make2=LEXUS&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&model2=GS300&search_lang=en&make=INFIN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=07202&advanced=y&end_year=2001&doors=&transmission=&max_price=13000&cardist=15
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I would take Q.Class' advice, as me being one of those people who took a shortcut or 2 an dnow I am not completely happy with my car. I could probably sell my parts to start over but I don't want to drive a half-assed VIP Platform vehicle. So I just suck it up. Just cause you are familiar with other vehicles doesn't mean anything when you switch to a new genre a cars. VIP and Drift cars don't share too much of the same aspects except for stance. I don't think anyone is insulting your intelligence just giving you advice based on quite a bit of experience.
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I would take Q.Class' advice, as me being one of those people who took a shortcut or 2 an dnow I am not completely happy with my car. I could probably sell my parts to start over but I don't want to drive a half-assed VIP Platform vehicle. So I just suck it up. Just cause you are familiar with other vehicles doesn't mean anything when you switch to a new genre a cars. VIP and Drift cars don't share too much of the same aspects except for stance. I don't think anyone is insulting your intelligence just giving you advice based on quite a bit of experience.
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[quote=TristateViP;118269][URL]http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=236178909&dealer_id=100022578&car_year=1998&model=Q45&num_records=25&systime=&make3=&make2=LEXUS&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&model2=GS300&search_lang=en&make=INFIN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=07202&advanced=y&end_year=2001&doors=&transmission=&max_price=13000&cardist=15[/URL][/quote]
that car is close as hell to me! its silver though and too much money. not that it's not worth it, cuz with only 60k miles on it and that immaculate interior, it is. just not what i'm looking for.
i'm feel like i'm beating a dead horse explaining myself about the coilover issue. i dont want that shit.
Lynnes Infiniti in Bloomfield I think it is has a 97 with 135k black for 5k
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Lynnes Infiniti in Bloomfield I think it is has a 97 with 135k black for 5k
TristateViP;118352 wrote:Lynnes Infiniti in Bloomfield I think it is has a 97 with 135k black for 5k
that one was fucking perfect. and gone a week ago when i called.
they said a deposit had been left.
i called again today. the sale happened.
the miles dont bother too much as swapping in another motor is an easy task for me.
i was actually wondering if anyone has swapped a vk45 into a y33 yet and how bolt in it is???
putting vq35s into s chasis is difficult with stock wiring/ecu. same deal?
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[quote=TristateViP;118352]Lynnes Infiniti in Bloomfield I think it is has a 97 with 135k black for 5k[/quote]
that one was fucking perfect. and gone a week ago when i called.
they said a deposit had been left.
i called again today. the sale happened.
the miles dont bother too much as swapping in another motor is an easy task for me.
i was actually wondering if anyone has swapped a vk45 into a y33 yet and how bolt in it is???
putting vq35s into s chasis is difficult with stock wiring/ecu. same deal?
going to jay peak, VT to snowboard this weekend. leaving saturday coming home tuesday.
a sweet ass 98 blk/blk with 98k miles came up for a decent price.
it'll be on the way home that i see it. i just today transferred the money out of my savings.
which brings me to ask- how do you you think i get this done?
stupid question, i know, but the dealer is over 200 miles away from my house, so i want to drive it away that day if possible.
i assume i could add it to my insurance over the phone, but i wouldnt have an ins card.
the dealer can hopefully do temp plates, but VT plates when i get back to jersey??
that and can i write them a check or what?
ive talked to them through email and called today, but didnt think to ask these questions.
shit will solve itself i guess or when i talk to them tomorrow.
im just excited.
now to get the z sold.
anyone in the market for a 2003 white touring 6spd z with 82k miles??
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going to jay peak, VT to snowboard this weekend. leaving saturday coming home tuesday.
a sweet ass 98 blk/blk with 98k miles came up for a decent price.
it'll be on the way home that i see it. i just today transferred the money out of my savings.
which brings me to ask- how do you you think i get this done?
stupid question, i know, but the dealer is over 200 miles away from my house, so i want to drive it away that day if possible.
i assume i could add it to my insurance over the phone, but i wouldnt have an ins card.
the dealer can hopefully do temp plates, but VT plates when i get back to jersey??
that and can i write them a check or what?
ive talked to them through email and called today, but didnt think to ask these questions.
shit will solve itself i guess or when i talk to them tomorrow.
im just excited.
now to get the z sold.
anyone in the market for a 2003 white touring 6spd z with 82k miles??
Ask if they provide 2-3 day coverage, some dealerships do that..Make sure you finalize everything before you go there, and get it in writing so you dont get there and screw you. Good luck
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Ask if they provide 2-3 day coverage, some dealerships do that..Make sure you finalize everything before you go there, and get it in writing so you dont get there and screw you. Good luck
TristateViP;120828 wrote:Ask if they provide 2-3 day coverage, some dealerships do that..Make sure you finalize everything before you go there, and get it in writing so you dont get there and screw you. Good luck
well, i asked and the answer was no. it's NH though, so i guess it makes sense as they don't even require insurance there.
i'll have to get a bank check/certified check.
searching on my bank's website i cant find a branch within 30 miles of Jay, VT or the town in NH.
haha, what a pain in the ass.
stalk me this weekend, i may be carrying some cash around, lol
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[quote=TristateViP;120828]Ask if they provide 2-3 day coverage, some dealerships do that..Make sure you finalize everything before you go there, and get it in writing so you dont get there and screw you. Good luck[/quote]
well, i asked and the answer was no. it's NH though, so i guess it makes sense as they don't even require insurance there.
i'll have to get a bank check/certified check.
searching on my bank's website i cant find a branch within 30 miles of Jay, VT or the town in NH.
haha, what a pain in the ass.
stalk me this weekend, i may be carrying some cash around, lol
the one in NH is a bust. carfax showed it was salvage/junk
onto another in PA.
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the one in NH is a bust. carfax showed it was salvage/junk
onto another in PA.
Good luck in finding the right one for you. Once you find one, let us know
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Good luck in finding the right one for you. Once you find one, let us know
you'll find one dont get discouraged..good luck
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you'll find one dont get discouraged..good luck
Just a hint.... I bought mine from texas and had it shipped. DON'T i repeat, DON'T use a cheap shipping company. I should have gone with the covered trailer but NOOOO.. tried to save couple hundred dollars.
the car above mine on the trailer had an oil leak, the truck drove through the desert during the summer... hence caked on sand all over my car... plus its black, I've got swirls out the wazzooo.
Thats ok, I plan on getting a cut and buff on the whole car pretty soon.
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Just a hint.... I bought mine from texas and had it shipped. DON'T i repeat, DON'T use a cheap shipping company. I should have gone with the covered trailer but NOOOO.. tried to save couple hundred dollars.
the car above mine on the trailer had an oil leak, the truck drove through the desert during the summer... hence caked on sand all over my car... plus its black, I've got swirls out the wazzooo.
Thats ok, I plan on getting a cut and buff on the whole car pretty soon.
after over a week of inter-negotiations i landed one.
going to pick her up hopefully on monday.
pics to come!
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after over a week of inter-negotiations i landed one.
going to pick her up hopefully on monday.
pics to come!
NewJersey;125974 wrote:after over a week of inter-negotiations i landed one.
going to pick her up hopefully on monday.
pics to come!
Great!! There has been a few I've seen for sale recently in good condition.
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[quote=NewJersey;125974]after over a week of inter-negotiations i landed one.
going to pick her up hopefully on monday.
pics to come![/quote]
Great!! There has been a few I've seen for sale recently in good condition.
what steered you away from getting a f50? I'm torn between f50 and GS300
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what steered you away from getting a f50? I'm torn between f50 and GS300
price was a factor.
but the more i looked at them, the less i liked them.
i was gonna get an m45 with payments or a y33. ended up getting at $6k
i just like this body. look at pics of them on this forum.
now that i've found one, i'm going crazy trying to find wheels i like.
i'm gonna give it at least a month to try and track down a set of 19x9 work euroline SL, but other than that i'm considering d3s, work LS 406.
i've also considered oem wheels off other cars. 19s off an m45 sport with 20mm bolt ons, etc.....
i'm SSOOOOOO into this car now it's becoming unhealthy..
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price was a factor.
but the more i looked at them, the less i liked them.
i was gonna get an m45 with payments or a y33. ended up getting at $6k
i just like this body. look at pics of them on this forum.
now that i've found one, i'm going crazy trying to find wheels i like.
i'm gonna give it at least a month to try and track down a set of 19x9 work euroline SL, but other than that i'm considering d3s, work LS 406.
i've also considered oem wheels off other cars. 19s off an m45 sport with 20mm bolt ons, etc.....
i'm SSOOOOOO into this car now it's becoming unhealthy..
well, the fact that I wanted a f50 is that I love the new look.
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well, the fact that I wanted a f50 is that I love the new look.
Is this NewJersey from ZT?
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Is this NewJersey from ZT?
yes sir
this boozt mike/night garage?
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yes sir
this boozt mike/night garage?
NewJersey;126267 wrote:yes sir
this boozt mike/night garage?
Yes sir as well..haha.
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[QUOTE=NewJersey;126267]yes sir
this boozt mike/night garage?[/QUOTE]
Yes sir as well..haha.
got it!
it's getting:
cima grill (prefer late model, but early will do if i cant find a late)
tein springs (2" drop)
probably the m45 sport wheels with 30mm front and 35mm rear bolt ons (unless i can find work euroline SL)
light tints all around
remote start that ive had forever
compund headlights and put xpel film on em and maybe get a 4000k HID kit. (need to look into that. like will the beam pattern be a disaster etc)
hid kit for fog lights (if that exists)
andrew bain led tails and sidemarkers (get over here andrew!!!!)
ipod cable
and possibly a tame double din head unit (hard to find one that doesnt look like a circus these days)
if i have it awhile i would consider repainting. paint is 8.5 out of 10 for an 11 year old car.
first things that need to be done:
vaccum and febreeze and shampoo 5 times.
get headliner cleaned. (the interior is in great shape except for the headliner being dirty in a couple spots)
detailing
replace air filter/cabin filter/fuel filter
oil change
new wiper blades (rainx latitude!)
i decided i dont like the look of the 99+ HID lights.
any other suggestions??
the guy i got it from was so nice.
he actually only had it a month and did work to it before he decided to get a murano for the wife.
it has all new tires, struts, battery, and brakes (rotors and pads)
he has two sons. one owns a garage in PA and the other a body shop. i would abuse that if i were him, lol
runs like a champ. pulls hard and idles rock solid. shifts good
in addition to parts/repairs reciepts he already had two "reciepts" for me that he made himself and signed. one for the real price and one with $1000 on it. he also included a fsm cdrom for carluch and an original leather infiniti has some new from the dealer trim pieces and heated seat switches.
owners manual thing he had bought on ebay.
this was the guys 3rd q. the other two were the older gen
he let me use his insurance and plates for the ride home. he said, "mail em back whenever"
this dudes only downfall was that he was a smoker and the car has a funk that needs to be expelled. there was a fucking cig butt in the ashtray. nasty.
i'm still thrilled even though i overpaid a lil.
$6100 for a 97 with 115k miles.
its amazingly quiet and stable at 85 mph. feels like im going 45mph.
power/auto/memory everything. sunroof!!!
working ac/cruise control/traction control
im aware i sound crazy, but im way happier today than when i got the z!!!!!
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got it!
[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/carluch/imagejpeg_2.jpg[/IMG]
it's getting:
cima grill (prefer late model, but early will do if i cant find a late)
tein springs (2" drop)
probably the m45 sport wheels with 30mm front and 35mm rear bolt ons (unless i can find work euroline SL)
light tints all around
remote start that ive had forever
compund headlights and put xpel film on em and maybe get a 4000k HID kit. (need to look into that. like will the beam pattern be a disaster etc)
hid kit for fog lights (if that exists)
andrew bain led tails and sidemarkers (get over here andrew!!!!)
ipod cable
and possibly a tame double din head unit (hard to find one that doesnt look like a circus these days)
if i have it awhile i would consider repainting. paint is 8.5 out of 10 for an 11 year old car.
first things that need to be done:
vaccum and febreeze and shampoo 5 times.
get headliner cleaned. (the interior is in great shape except for the headliner being dirty in a couple spots)
detailing
replace air filter/cabin filter/fuel filter
oil change
new wiper blades (rainx latitude!)
i decided i dont like the look of the 99+ HID lights.
any other suggestions??
the guy i got it from was so nice.
he actually only had it a month and did work to it before he decided to get a murano for the wife.
it has all new tires, struts, battery, and brakes (rotors and pads)
he has two sons. one owns a garage in PA and the other a body shop. i would abuse that if i were him, lol
runs like a champ. pulls hard and idles rock solid. shifts good
in addition to parts/repairs reciepts he already had two "reciepts" for me that he made himself and signed. one for the real price and one with $1000 on it. he also included a fsm cdrom for carluch and an original leather infiniti has some new from the dealer trim pieces and heated seat switches.
owners manual thing he had bought on ebay.
this was the guys 3rd q. the other two were the older gen
he let me use his insurance and plates for the ride home. he said, "mail em back whenever"
this dudes only downfall was that he was a smoker and the car has a funk that needs to be expelled. there was a fucking cig butt in the ashtray. nasty.
i'm still thrilled even though i overpaid a lil.
$6100 for a 97 with 115k miles.
its amazingly quiet and stable at 85 mph. feels like im going 45mph.
power/auto/memory everything. sunroof!!!
working ac/cruise control/traction control
im aware i sound crazy, but im way happier today than when i got the z!!!!!
im happy for you. Hope to see it around the area one of these days. Good luck with the wheel search
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im happy for you. Hope to see it around the area one of these days. Good luck with the wheel search
Damn .. followed the thread ... Looks like He is Now a Vip enthus... with the right car ..
I have the 99gs400 brother newly purchased a 2002 q45 ....
Welcome ! and I hope those pockets are deep hahaha I see you are looking at lots of mods so far and .. When I got My Gs I seen it was a Corp Lease vehicle .. and had 2 cigg burns on the pillar ... But the Funk was gone by the time I had it ... I have only smoked 3 ciggs in 2 years with the car ...
Otherwise smelling like new leather ;P ... congrats
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Damn .. followed the thread ... Looks like He is Now a Vip enthus... with the right car ..
I have the 99gs400 brother newly purchased a 2002 q45 ....
Welcome ! and I hope those pockets are deep hahaha I see you are looking at lots of mods so far and .. When I got My Gs I seen it was a Corp Lease vehicle .. and had 2 cigg burns on the pillar ... But the Funk was gone by the time I had it ... I have only smoked 3 ciggs in 2 years with the car ...
Otherwise smelling like new leather ;P ... congrats
lots of mods?
haha, in my opinion, i'm barely touching the car. on purpose!
i've got enough money to get stuff, i just dont wanna get out of control.
already called fred goeske for a quote on bolt on spacers.
i settled on 30mm front and 40mm rear if i get the 06 m45 sport wheels.
it will be detailed and shamppod a ton over the next month. the leather actually looks great, but i will clean/condition it a bunch anyway.
99 gs400? which gen is that?
02 q? cool. pics! share!
i kinda became an enthusiast with this car without knowing it.
a friend is coming over now and we're gonna look it over and decide how he's gonna LED up the tails for me. :bigok::bigok:
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lots of mods?
haha, in my opinion, i'm barely touching the car. on purpose!
i've got enough money to get stuff, i just dont wanna get out of control.
already called fred goeske for a quote on bolt on spacers.
i settled on 30mm front and 40mm rear if i get the 06 m45 sport wheels.
it will be detailed and shamppod a ton over the next month. the leather actually looks great, but i will clean/condition it a bunch anyway.
99 gs400? which gen is that?
02 q? cool. pics! share!
i kinda became an enthusiast with this car without knowing it.
a friend is coming over now and we're gonna look it over and decide how he's gonna LED up the tails for me. :bigok::bigok:
Nice ... I have the 2nd generation on bags .. can see an idea from the signature ..
and I can get some decent shots of the Q later this week ... Its in the garage hiding ..
I remember my first mods were 1 week after purchase ... coilovers tein has and 19s(chrome 5s ... then changed both those later and found this site .. way to late .. lol
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Nice ... I have the 2nd generation on bags .. can see an idea from the signature ..
and I can get some decent shots of the Q later this week ... Its in the garage hiding ..
I remember my first mods were 1 week after purchase ... coilovers tein has and 19s(chrome 5s ... then changed both those later and found this site .. way to late .. lol
Nice....we gotta get some springs for it :)
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Nice....we gotta get some springs for it :)
TristateViP;127056 wrote:Nice....we gotta get some springs for it :)
word i want teins
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[quote=TristateViP;127056]Nice....we gotta get some springs for it :)[/quote]
word i want teins
so i took it to the car wash and vacuumed it out. cleaned the leather. bought some upholstery cleaner that worked suprisingly well on the headliner.
one of the headlight bulbs was super blue looking and i picked up a regular9003 to replace it.
turns out a ghetto bird must have owned it at some point. there was a 100w blue bulb on the passenger side. that and the oem connector was removed. the spades on the bulb were individually connected and the metal clip thing was fucked with. i put the spade connectors on the 9003 the same way and it works for now.
the hood rat who put that super blue thing in there had some kinda black tacky shit holding each spade on. i dont. i only need it to last long enough for me to pass inspection. then headlights come out anyway to take out orange reflector.
side shot after car wash
front shot
ass
matching headlights now
shit bulb
i wonder if the other side headlight connector was ghettoed off too. (didnt wanna pull off air box and other shit to see tonight) so annoying...
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so i took it to the car wash and vacuumed it out. cleaned the leather. bought some upholstery cleaner that worked suprisingly well on the headliner.
one of the headlight bulbs was super blue looking and i picked up a regular9003 to replace it.
turns out a ghetto bird must have owned it at some point. there was a 100w blue bulb on the passenger side. that and the oem connector was removed. the spades on the bulb were individually connected and the metal clip thing was fucked with. i put the spade connectors on the 9003 the same way and it works for now.
the hood rat who put that super blue thing in there had some kinda black tacky shit holding each spade on. i dont. i only need it to last long enough for me to pass inspection. then headlights come out anyway to take out orange reflector.
side shot after car wash
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_021408_003.jpg[/IMG]
front shot
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_021408_008FF.jpg[/IMG]
ass
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_021408_010FF.jpg[/IMG]
matching headlights now
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_021408_011FF.jpg[/IMG]
shit bulb
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_021408_013.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_021408_014.jpg[/IMG]
i wonder if the other side headlight connector was ghettoed off too. (didnt wanna pull off air box and other shit to see tonight) so annoying...
Do you want Y33 Teins or S13 Teins for this? I'll call one of my guys and get back to you.
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Do you want Y33 Teins or S13 Teins for this? I'll call one of my guys and get back to you.
i assume y33 teins. i think all the pictures of y33 with tein are the y33 specific spring.
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i assume y33 teins. i think all the pictures of y33 with tein are the y33 specific spring.
TristateViP;128377 wrote:Do you want Y33 Teins or S13 Teins for this? I'll call one of my guys and get back to you.
That would be S14 or Y33...but the S14's will make your car lower than I know you want. I already know you say you don't want to mod it much, but mark my words...you'll get bit by this bug just like the other car bugs that bit you..haha.
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That would be S14 or Y33...but the S14's will make your car lower than I know you want. I already know you say you don't want to mod it much, but mark my words...you'll get bit by this bug just like the other car bugs that bit you..haha.
here's a photchop a friend from zt did of my car with m6 knockoffs. he wont stop with this m6 wheel shit...

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here's a photchop a friend from zt did of my car with m6 knockoffs. he wont stop with this m6 wheel shit...
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Yuck..stick with your M45 idea, those would look better ..
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Yuck..stick with your M45 idea, those would look better ..
TristateViP;128456 wrote:Yuck..stick with your M45 idea, those would look better ..
agreed
a lower quality chop with the m45 wheels and tint. i dont even want to go half that dark though.

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agreed
a lower quality chop with the m45 wheels and tint. i dont even want to go half that dark though.
[IMG]http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g80/xxtravistyxx/AngryY33-220copycopy.jpg[/IMG]
Wheels look the same except bigger. I can tell the slight differences but overall look similar.
Still better than stock I guess.
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Wheels look the same except bigger. I can tell the slight differences but overall look similar.
Still better than stock I guess.
ok i found an actual y33 with m45 wheels.
it's black just like my car and has the same springs i want to run.
his spacers are 25mm all around. i wanted to run a lil bigger.
opinions???

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ok i found an actual y33 with m45 wheels.
it's black just like my car and has the same springs i want to run.
his spacers are 25mm all around. i wanted to run a lil bigger.
opinions???
[IMG]http://is.rely.net/3-12-3410-l-3gGIl0b90sOQnAHfkztTg.jpg[/IMG]
I think its already been done, but its simple and clean.
you also might want to consider the jp heritage wheels, same style just much nicer looking imo.

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I think its already been done, but its simple and clean.
you also might want to consider the jp heritage wheels, same style just much nicer looking imo.
[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/Brandicus/heritage3.jpg[/IMG]
Brandicus;128703 wrote:I think its already been done, but its simple and clean.
you also might want to consider the jp heritage wheels, same style just much nicer looking imo.

Only problem with that is the cost...which he's trying to keep down. I say it needs to be lower, and with like at least 30mm spacers..hard to tell from that pic of the wheel fitment.
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[QUOTE=Brandicus;128703]I think its already been done, but its simple and clean.
you also might want to consider the jp heritage wheels, same style just much nicer looking imo.
[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/Brandicus/heritage3.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Only problem with that is the cost...which he's trying to keep down. I say it needs to be lower, and with like at least 30mm spacers..hard to tell from that pic of the wheel fitment.
anybody else into these wheels????
they might be availible in 19" if i bitch enough.
in 20x9.5 theyre like 35 offset.
i think if they have 19" it will be 9" wide.
prolly need spacers.
ive bothered the fuck out of this guy and would love to run this wheel 19" until i can find somne euroline SL...
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anybody else into these wheels????
[IMG]http://www.mpautosports.com/ebay/product/MRR/HR3-7.gif[/IMG]
they might be availible in 19" if i bitch enough.
in 20x9.5 theyre like 35 offset.
i think if they have 19" it will be 9" wide.
prolly need spacers.
ive bothered the fuck out of this guy and would love to run this wheel 19" until i can find somne euroline SL...
ok, so one more chop.
this is pretty much how my car would look. (same drop and fitment to a T)
the wheels are mrr hr2 19x9.5 +35. (would probably run no spacer or maybe a 10mm. are there any good hubcentric spacers in 10mm? this wheels hub bore is 73mm and the car's hub is 66.6mm)

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ok, so one more chop.
this is pretty much how my car would look. (same drop and fitment to a T)
the wheels are mrr hr2 19x9.5 +35. (would probably run no spacer or maybe a 10mm. are there any good hubcentric spacers in 10mm? this wheels hub bore is 73mm and the car's hub is 66.6mm)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/Pink_GodziRa/AngryMMRY33.jpg[/IMG]
no longer want to go with those wheels.
i'm looking for a good deal on better brands now.
saw some Amistad type r in 19x9/19x10 +24 for both but got there late and they were sold.
looking into AME shallen LX (check the pic of their y33 in the ame gallery)
i want to use 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 tires. there isn't shit for selection in the 275 tire!
found that greddy (trust actually) has a good spring available and am trying to get a set. 55-60mm drop and 3.4front/3.1 rear spring rate. (10-15mm lower than tein springs)
my brother got me a cima grill back on my birthday and the spare set of head and tail lights arrived yesterday. pics to some of the headlight refurbishing soon. LED tails may take a while.
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no longer want to go with those wheels.
i'm looking for a good deal on better brands now.
saw some Amistad type r in 19x9/19x10 +24 for both but got there late and they were sold.
looking into AME shallen LX (check the pic of their y33 in the ame gallery)
i want to use 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 tires. there isn't shit for selection in the 275 tire!
found that greddy (trust actually) has a good spring available and am trying to get a set. 55-60mm drop and 3.4front/3.1 rear spring rate. (10-15mm lower than tein springs)
my brother got me a cima grill back on my birthday and the spare set of head and tail lights arrived yesterday. pics to some of the headlight refurbishing soon. LED tails may take a while.
so i found some wheels i like.
they're lowenhart LDR. 3 piece forged wheels.
19x8.5+39 and 19x9.5+45
going to go 25mm spacer all around. actually 30mm would be better, right?
i haven't paid yet (going to on monday)
opinions?

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so i found some wheels i like.
they're lowenhart LDR. 3 piece forged wheels.
19x8.5+39 and 19x9.5+45
going to go 25mm spacer all around. actually 30mm would be better, right?
i haven't paid yet (going to on monday)
opinions?
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/lowenhart-ldr19brushed1watermark.jpg[/IMG]
honestly? love the wheel HATE the offsets. I would wait until you find a set that fits properly.
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honestly? love the wheel HATE the offsets. I would wait until you find a set that fits properly.
well, they're a good deal. spacers will cost me less than $200
i got nothing but hate about these wheels on ziptied.
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well, they're a good deal. spacers will cost me less than $200
i got nothing but hate about these wheels on ziptied.
played with spare headlights:
new cima grill on the car:

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played with spare headlights:
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new cima grill on the car:[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_022908_005Q.jpg[/IMG]
not that it matters, but why was this thread moved and why were a ton of my posts deleted? oh well.
wheels came today and im getting tires tomorrow. ended up going with federal ss595 (245/40/19 and 255/40/19)
was gonna go with flaken 452 but the federals were a good deal.
some pics:

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not that it matters, but why was this thread moved and why were a ton of my posts deleted? oh well.
wheels came today and im getting tires tomorrow. ended up going with federal ss595 (245/40/19 and 255/40/19)
was gonna go with flaken 452 but the federals were a good deal.
some pics:
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_031108_003.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/s13srmadness/Q45/Photo_031108_005.jpg[/IMG]
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Will look good, what offsets are they?
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Will look good, what offsets are they?
the offsets suck, but i already have some nice 30mm bolt ons on the way
the wheels are +39 for the 8.5 fronts and +45 for the 9.5 rear
so, i'll send up with
8.5 +9 front and 9.5 +15 rear
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the offsets suck, but i already have some nice 30mm bolt ons on the way
the wheels are +39 for the 8.5 fronts and +45 for the 9.5 rear
so, i'll send up with
8.5 +9 front and 9.5 +15 rear