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Old 05-05-16, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by FFM
That's actually a good question, I was quoted around $3500 with no jambs.
holy moly.
Old 05-06-16, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Nice progress man! -Josh
thank you!!

Originally Posted by mindcrime
what do you normally charge to wrap an IS F?
I can answer that via pm if your really interested.
Old 05-15-16, 04:21 PM
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New wheels, new tires!! HRE FF15s, with Pilot Super sports. Stuck some 295's in the back, but next time I think I'm going to go with some 305's. This was by far the most confidence inspiring mod i've done to the car. Combined with my handling mods, it absolutely eats up corners now, and once the rears get warm you DO NOT lose traction, just grip for ever!!











Also picked up the Novel mirror extensions to match the vent inserts!!


Big changes coming in the couple weeks!
Old 05-15-16, 11:39 PM
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Looking good!

Good to see you got the mirror extensions to match the fender ones.

Finishes things off nicely mate.

Will you need any fender work to fit the wider rear tires? Might beef mine up when I change them next time!

Will help with taming the supercharger when I add it!

Can't wait to read about the big changes, not that you haven't done some pretty major changes already!

Keep up the great work.
Old 05-16-16, 08:14 PM
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those tires are meaty. any rubbing?
Old 05-25-16, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PDP180180
Looking good! Good to see you got the mirror extensions to match the fender ones. Finishes things off nicely mate. Will you need any fender work to fit the wider rear tires? Might beef mine up when I change them next time! Will help with taming the supercharger when I add it! Can't wait to read about the big changes, not that you haven't done some pretty major changes already! Keep up the great work.
Thank you!! Love the mirror extensions, they are a subtle but nice touch. If everything goes well should have all my changes done before the middle of June, the supercharger however is unfortunately going to be a while for me, even after they release it. I'm a huge fan of n/a motors, and this one is so exceptional I'm not really sure it needs that much more HP before becoming undrivable in the real world. As per fenders see below!

Originally Posted by mindcrime
those tires are meaty. any rubbing?
Only in the front when I back up in reverse at hard steering angles, and occasionally on very large dips, or bumps, in the road at high speed. All four fenders are rolled flat, bumper tabs all relocated. Drive the crap out of it on the back roads, best mod so far. These tires are so confidence inspiring it's amazing.
Old 05-27-16, 03:47 PM
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Wow pretty tall tires with the 295/35 in rears. What are u running for fronts?
Old 05-28-16, 11:10 PM
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what's your offset and you lowered? sorry i forgot after reading all pages/
Old 05-30-16, 11:04 AM
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Hey, been lurking around the forum for a while, think i've read every build thread on here haha.
Lovely looking F you got there, gotta ask you, where did you find the rep tom's diffuser?
Old 05-30-16, 03:23 PM
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Were you at Ikea in West Covina about a week ago? Can't be too many of these rolling around...
Old 05-31-16, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jspecvtec
Wow pretty tall tires with the 295/35 in rears. What are u running for fronts?
I like meat!! Fronts are 245/40/19
Originally Posted by mindcrime
what's your offset and you lowered? sorry i forgot after reading all pages/
Lowered on coils, offset is pretty high from what I can remember, +55 in the back I believe.
Originally Posted by AlexSweISF
Hey, been lurking around the forum for a while, think i've read every build thread on here haha. Lovely looking F you got there, gotta ask you, where did you find the rep tom's diffuser?
thank you! I found it on my local craigslist, but I believe some guys in Puerto Rico are making them.
Originally Posted by smt6
Were you at Ikea in West Covina about a week ago? Can't be too many of these rolling around...
I live in NorCal, so wasn't me haha. Could've been one of the vipautosalon cars. Mine looks very similar for the time being.

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Old 07-12-16, 12:39 AM
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I keep neglecting this thread!! Made a couple minor changes... . Most notably I added the Aimgain GT-VIP front bumper, SARD wing, Grazio black chrome grill surround, and a rewrap inspired by the CCS-R with a little twist (custom orange flake)!
















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Old 07-12-16, 09:30 AM
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The orange flakes are amazing!
Old 07-12-16, 09:32 AM
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Wow! Nothing minor about that! Lol.

You work fast mate! Good to see an example of the Aimgain front without the rest of the kit. Still think this may be the way forward!

Looks great.

Think I preferred the last wrap, but this is still stunning none the less!

What other 'minor' changes are you looking at doing?! Lol.
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The orange flakes make the car look painted..

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